The Dallas Stars (52-21-9) will host the Colorado Avalanche (50-25-7) on Thursday at 9:30 PM ET, in a game featuring two of the best clubs in the Western Conference. Stars (-131) versus Avalanche (+110) has a clear favorite, according to the moneyline odds.
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Stars vs. Avalanche Picks
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Total Pick
Pick OU: Over 6.5 (model projecting 6.6 goals)
- Dallas and its opponent have combined to outscore Thursday's over/under (6.5 goals) 44 times this season.
- So far this season, 53 games Colorado has played finished with more than 6.5 goals.
- The Stars score 3.59 goals per game, compared to the Avalanche's average of 3.68, adding up to 0.8 more goals than this contest's total of 6.5.
- This game's over/under is 0.6 more than the 5.9 goals these two teams allow per game combined.
Moneyline Pick
Stars Moneyline: -131
- The Stars are 52-28 when favored on the moneyline this season.
- Dallas is 44-17 in games it has played with moneyline odds of -131 or shorter (72.1% win percentage).
- The implied moneyline probability in this game says the Stars have a 56.7% chance to win.
Avalanche Moneyline: +110
- Colorado has six wins when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (which has happened 15 times).
- When the Avalanche's moneyline odds are +110 or longer, they have won a single game out of six opportunities.
- Colorado's implied probability to win this game is 47.6% based on the moneyline.
Score Prediction
Prediction:
Dallas 4, Colorado 3
Stars Leaders
- One of Dallas' top offensive options this season is Jason Robertson, who has recorded 80 points in 82 games.
- Joe Pavelski has 67 points (27 goals, 40 assists) to add to the team's offensive efforts.
- With 65 points through 80 games (25 goals and 40 assists), Matt Duchene has been an important part of Dallas' offensive efforts this season.
- Across 54 games played, Jake Oettinger has a goaltending record of 35-14-4. During those games, he's allowed 140 goals while recording 1336 saves.
Avalanche Points Leaders
- Nathan MacKinnon's 51 goals and 89 assists in 82 matchups give him 140 points on the season, making him a key part of his team's offense.
- Mikko Rantanen is a top scorer for Colorado, with 104 total points this season. He has scored 42 goals and provided 62 assists in 80 games.
- Cale Makar has 21 goals and 69 assists, for a season point total of 90.
- Alexandar Georgiev has a record of 38-18-5 in 63 games this season, conceding 183 goals (3.0 goals against average) with 1587 saves and an .897 save percentage, 48th in the league.
Stars' Schedule
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| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/3/2024 | Golden Knights | L 2-0 | Away | -114 |
| 5/5/2024 | Golden Knights | W 2-1 | Home | -152 |
| 5/7/2024 | Avalanche | L 4-3 | Home | -125 |
| 5/9/2024 | Avalanche | - | Home | -131 |
| 5/11/2024 | Avalanche | - | Away | - |
Avalanche's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/28/2024 | Jets | W 5-1 | Home | -156 |
| 4/30/2024 | Jets | W 6-3 | Away | -117 |
| 5/7/2024 | Stars | W 4-3 | Away | +105 |
| 5/9/2024 | Stars | - | Away | +110 |
| 5/11/2024 | Stars | - | Home | - |
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Dallas vs. Colorado Game Info
- Date: Thursday, May 9, 2024
- Time: 9:30 PM ET
- How to Watch on TV: TNT, truTV, Max, TVAS, SportsNet, and SN360
- Location: Dallas, Texas
- Venue: American Airlines Center
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