Colorado Avalanche (27-18-1) vs Dallas Stars (28-15-1)
Game Info: Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 4:00 pm (Ball Arena)
The Line: Betting Odds: Colorado Avalanche -135 / Dallas Stars +114 — Over/Under: 5.5
In this article, we will formulate a Dallas Stars vs Colorado Avalanche prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, January 18th at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Dallas Stars Betting Preview
The Dallas Stars are 28-15-1 this year after they lost to Montreal by a score of 3-1 in their last game. Dallas led 1-0 early in the first period, but they allowed the last three goals in the game for the loss. The Stars outshot Montreal by a total of 33-24, won 48.2% of the face-offs, and went 0-4 on the power play in the game. Dallas got their lone goal from Robertson, while Oettinger stopped 21 out of 23 shots in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Stars defeated the Maple Leafs by a score of 4-1 but did lose to the Senators by a score of 3-2 before that. Dallas has won eight of their last ten games and they are currently third in the Central standings with 57 points. Dallas has scored 3.16 goals per game and they have allowed 2.46 goals against per game, while also going 17.4% on the power play and 85.6% on the penalty kill this season. Matt Duchene has led Dallas with 17 goals, 24 assists, and 78 shots on goal, while Jason Robertson has added 12 goals, 25 assists, and 112 shots on goal this year. Jake Oettinger is 22-10-1 with a 2.30 goals against average and a .912 save percentage this season.
Colorado Avalanche Betting Preview
The Colorado Avalanche are 27-18-1 this season after they lost to Edmonton by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Colorado led 3-0 in the first period, but they allowed the last four goals in the game for the loss. The Avalanche were outshot by a total of 28-25, won 53.3% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Colorado got goals from MacKinnon (2) and O’Connor, while Blackwood stopped 24 out of 28 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Avalanche defeated the Rangers by a score of 3-2 but did lose to the Jets by a score of 3-0 before that. Colorado has alternated wins and losses over their last eight games and they are currently fourth in the Central standings with 55 points. Colorado has scored 3.30 goals per game and they have allowed 3.11 goals against per game, while also going 20.9% on the power play and 79.7% on the penalty kill this season. Nathan MacKinnon has led Colorado with 17 goals, 55 assists, and 173 shots on goal, while Mikko Rantanen has added 25 goals, 37 assists, and 127 shots on goal. Mackenzie Blackwood is 9-3-1 with a 1.87 goals against average and a .931 save percentage this year.
Why the Avalanche will beat the Stars
- The Avalanche have won each of their last seven games following a loss.
- The Stars have failed to cover the puck line in six of their last seven games against Central Division opponents.
- The Avalanche have covered the puck line in four of their last five games as favorites following a loss.
Total Goals Facts
- Seven of the Stars’ last eight games against Central Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Avalanche’s last four home games against Western Conference opponents has gone OVER the total goals line.
- Four of the last five games between teams from the same division have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3’ market has hit in each of the Avalanche’s last 13 games following a home loss.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in seven of the Stars’ last eight games as underdogs.
Colorado Avalanche Player Prop Facts
- Nathan MacKinnon has recorded at least one assist in seven of the Avalanche’s last eight home games.
- Mikko Rantanen has scored a goal in four of his last five appearances against the Stars at Ball Arena.
- Mikko Rantanen has recorded at least one point in each of the Avalanche’s last nine home games.
Dallas Stars Player Prop Facts
- Jamie Benn has recorded at least one point in each of the Stars’ last seven games against Central Division opponents.
- Roope Hintz has scored a goal in each of the Stars’ last three day games.
- Wyatt Johnston has recorded at least one assist in each of the Stars’ last four games against Western Conference opponents.
Dallas Stars vs Colorado Avalanche Prediction
Dallas comes into this matchup after a home loss to Montreal in their last game, but they will be back on the road here. The Stars are 12-9-0 on the road this year, while the Avalanche are 13-9-1 at home. Colorado kept alternating wins and losses over the last two weeks and if that trend were to continue, they would be due for a win here. The Avalanche are the slightly better offensive team so far this year, but Dallas has way better defensive numbers. This should be an excellent game between two very good teams from the Central, but I have to take the Avalanche, as Dallas’ play over their last four games has not been great. Take Colorado at home.