Dallas Stars vs Colorado Avalanche Prediction 3/18/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

The Dallas Stars and Colorado Avalanche meet Wednesday in NHL action at the Ball Arena. Here’s a Dallas Stars vs. Colorado Avalanche prediction. This article will include a Dallas Stars vs. Colorado Avalanche Pick.

Dallas Stars Betting Preview

The Dallas Stars beat the Red Wings, lost to the Mammoth, and play the Wild next. The Stars have won 14 of their last 16 games.

The Dallas Stars are averaging 3.45 goals per game and are scoring on 29.6 percent of their power play opportunities. Wyatt Johnston leads Dallas with 37 goals, Mikko Rantanen has 49 assists, and Jason Robertson has 234 shots on goal. Defensively, the Dallas Stars are allowing 2.69 goals per game and are killing 80.9 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Jake Oettinger has allowed 112 goals on 1,124 shots faced, while Casey DeSmith has given up 59 goals on 633 shots.

Colorado Avalanche Betting Preview

The Colorado Avalanche lost to the Jets and Penguins and will play the Blackhawks next. The Avalanche has lost 3 of their last 4 games.

The Colorado Avalanche is averaging 3.73 goals per game and is scoring on 15.8 percent of their power play opportunities. Nathan MacKinnon leads Colorado with 45 goals, Martin Necas has 50 assists, and Cale Makar has 175 shots on goal. Defensively, the Colorado Avalanche are allowing 2.5 goals per game and are killing 82.4 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Scott Wedgewood has given up 78 goals on 919 shots faced, and Mackenzie Blackwood has allowed 68 goals on 710 shots.

Why the Colorado Avalanche will win

• The Avalanche have won five of their last six games following a home loss.
• The Stars have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games against opponents on a losing streak.
• The Avalanche have covered the puck line in each of their last four games as favorites following a home loss.
• The Avalanche have won the second period in each of their last four home games following a home loss.

Why the Dallas Stars will win

• The Stars have won nine of their last 10 games against opponents on a losing streak.
• The Avalanche have lost three of their last four games as favorites.
• The Stars have covered the puck line in 12 of their last 13 games as road underdogs.
• The Avalanche have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six games.
• The Avalanche have lost the second period in four of their last five night games at Ball Arena when tied after the first period.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the last five night games between the Stars and Avalanche has gone OVER the total goals line.
• Each of the Stars’ last four games as underdogs following a home loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in seven of the Stars’ last eight games against Western Conference opponents.
• The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in each of the Avalanche’s last four night games.

Colorado Avalanche Player Prop Facts

• Nathan MacKinnon has scored a goal in each of the Avalanche’s last six games as favorites against the Stars.
• Nathan MacKinnon has recorded at least one assist in six of his last seven appearances with the Avalanche as favorites against Central Division opponents.
• Nathan MacKinnon ranks 1st in the league for multi-goal games (13) this season.

Dallas Stars Player Prop Facts

• Matt Duchene has scored at least one goal in four of the Stars’ last five road games.
• Miro Heiskanen has recorded at least one assist in eight of the Stars’ last nine games against Central Division opponents.
• Wyatt Johnston has scored a goal in each of his last three appearances—equal-longest active streak in the league.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Colorado Avalanche rank 30th in the league in power play percentage this season (15.81%).
• The Colorado Avalanche are one of only three teams in the league to rank in the top 5 for both goals for and goals against per game this season.
• The Dallas Stars are one of only three teams in the league to rank top 5 for both goals for and goals against per game this season.
• The Dallas Stars rank 5th in the league for goals per game this season (3.45).

Dallas Stars vs Colorado Avalanche Prediction

The Avalanche are going to be favored for obvious reasons, as they’ve been the most consistent team in the league and they’ve been a buzz saw at home especially. However, the value is with the Stars and the plus money. The Avs are coming off possibly their worst week of the season and the Stars have won 5 of the last 8 games against the Avalanche. The previous two meetings this season went into a shootout. These teams are even for the most part. Whenever I can get plus money with either side, I’m going to take it. Give me the Stars.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Dallas Stars