Colorado Avalanche vs. Dallas Stars Player Props, Picks and Predictions – Thursday, Jan. 04

We have your Colorado Avalanche vs. Dallas Stars prop betting and game preview needs covered as the Colorado Avalanche hit the road to face the Dallas Stars.

The Dallas Stars (22-10-4) are set to host the Colorado Avalanche (24-11-3) in a high-stakes Western Conference showdown. With both teams vying for supremacy in the standings, this matchup promises to be a clash of titans on the ice.

Colorado Avalanche vs. Dallas Stars Odds Info

Moneyline: Colorado Avalanche +110 (PointsBet) / Dallas Stars -126 (FanDuel)

Puck Line: -1.5 – Colorado Avalanche -230 (BetRivers) / Dallas Stars +185 (BetRivers)

Total: 6.5 – -110 (Bet365) / -100 (FanDuel)

Game Info

Date: Thursday, Jan. 04

Time: 08:00 PM

Location: American Airlines Center – Dallas, TX

TV: ESPN+

Colorado Avalanche Betting Trends

• On the road this season, the Colorado Avalanche have 8 wins and 10 losses.
• As the underdog this season, the Colorado Avalanche have 1 win and 1 loss.
• This season, the Colorado Avalanche have hit 21 overs and 17 unders.

Dallas Stars Betting Trends

• At home this season, the Dallas Stars have 12 wins and 7 losses.
• As the favorite this season, the Dallas Stars have 20 wins and 12 losses.
• This season, the Dallas Stars have hit 23 overs and 13 unders.

Historic Head-to-Head Stats and Analysis

Over the course of the last two seasons, the Colorado Avalanche and the Dallas Stars have faced off a total of five times, with the Avalanche emerging victorious in four of those encounters while the Stars claimed one win. The home team has secured three wins compared to the visiting team’s two. When it comes to betting statistics, Colorado has consistently outperformed expectations, covering the spread in four out of the five games, whereas Dallas has only managed to do so once. In terms of totals betting, the Over has hit three times, suggesting a tendency towards higher-scoring games, while the Under has been the outcome on two occasions. The Avalanche have demonstrated a strong offensive presence, outshooting the Stars in most games and showcasing their ability to come back from deficits, particularly in the third period. The Stars have shown resilience and the ability to take early leads but have struggled to maintain them against the Avalanche’s offensive surges.

The most recent game between the two teams took place on November 18, 2023, and ended with a decisive 6-3 victory for the Colorado Avalanche over the Dallas Stars. The game began with the Stars taking an early lead with two goals in the first period, but the Avalanche mounted a comeback in the second and third periods, scoring six goals to secure the win. Tyler Seguin of the Stars opened the scoring and added another goal, but it was not enough to stave off the Avalanche’s offensive onslaught, led by goals from Miles Wood, Ryan Johansen, Valeri Nichushkin, Mikko Rantanen, Andrew Cogliano, and Ross Colton. The Avalanche’s ability to capitalize on power plays was evident as they converted 25% of their opportunities, while the Stars struggled on the penalty kill. The Avalanche outshot the Stars 38-28, with their goaltender, Alexandar Georgiev, making 25 saves. This game not only highlighted the Avalanche’s scoring depth but also their resilience and ability to overturn a deficit.

Colorado Avalanche vs. Dallas Stars Predictions

The Colorado Avalanche and the Dallas Stars are gearing up for an epic battle at the American Airlines Center, with both teams looking to assert their dominance in the Western Conference. The Avalanche, sitting at the top of the Central Division, are on a three-game winning streak and boast the league’s second-highest scorer in Nathan MacKinnon, who has been on fire with 61 points. The Stars, just a few points behind and third in the division, are looking to rebound from a recent loss and will rely heavily on the offensive prowess of Jason Robertson, who leads the team with 37 points.

Defensively, both teams have shown resilience throughout the season, with the Stars tied for the fourth-best penalty kill percentage at 85.3%. The Avalanche, however, are not far behind and have been successful in finding the back of the net with a 24.5% power-play percentage, ranking eighth in the NHL. This game could very well be decided by special teams, with both squads showcasing strong units on both ends of the ice.

The key player matchup to watch will be between the Avalanche’s MacKinnon and the Stars’ Robertson. MacKinnon’s speed and playmaking ability against Robertson’s sharpshooting could tilt the ice in favor of either team. As the Avalanche look to extend their winning streak and the Stars aim to protect their home ice advantage, fans can expect a fast-paced, highly competitive game filled with skillful plays and strategic hockey.

Colorado Avalanche vs. Dallas Stars Pick

The Colorado Avalanche come into this game with a strong track record against the Dallas Stars, having won four out of their last five encounters. With the Avalanche currently on a three-game winning streak and boasting the second-highest scorer in the league, Nathan MacKinnon, their offensive firepower is hard to ignore. Despite the Stars’ impressive penalty kill percentage, the Avalanche’s power play is potent, and their ability to capitalize on special teams could be the difference-maker in this matchup. Additionally, the Avalanche’s resilience in overcoming deficits, as seen in their previous meeting where they turned a 3-0 disadvantage into a 6-3 victory, demonstrates their ability to perform under pressure and stage comebacks when needed.

While the Stars have the advantage of playing at home and will be looking to bounce back from a recent loss, the Avalanche’s recent form and historical success against Dallas suggest they have the upper hand. The Stars’ recent struggles to cover the spread, combined with the Avalanche’s ability to outperform expectations, further support the decision to back Colorado in this game. Given the odds and the trends, a moneyline bet on the Colorado Avalanche appears to be the more compelling choice for this Western Conference showdown.

The Pick: Colorado Avalanche +110 (PointsBet)

Colorado Avalanche vs. Dallas Stars Player Prop Picks

Here are the players who have hit over their current prop line in at least 7 of their last 10 games.

Colorado Avalanche

Dallas Stars