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The Colorado Avalanche (3-2-0) and Dallas Stars (2-2-1) will meet in the NHL tonight. Puck drop is set for 8:30 p.m. EDT at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. The game will broadcast live on ESPN.
The Avalanche are favored at -113 on the moneyline, with the Stars -106 to pull off the upset. The over/under is set at 5.5 (134o / +110u).
Let's get into our Avalanche vs. Stars predictions and NHL picks.
Avalanche vs. Stars Prediction
- Pick: Mikko Rantanen Anytime Goalscorer (+220, FanDuel | Play to +195)
Our Colorado vs. Dallas best bet is on Rantanen to score a goal anytime, with the best odds currently available at FanDuel. For all of your NHL bets, be sure to find the best lines by using our live NHL odds page.
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Avalanche vs Stars Odds
| Avalanche Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +210 | 5.5 -134o / +110u | -113 |
| Stars Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -265 | 5.5 -134o / 110u | -106 |
- Avalanche vs. Stars puck line: Avalanche -1.5 (+210), Stars +1.5 (-265)
- Avalanche vs. Stars over/under: 5.5 (-134o / +110u)
- Avalanche vs. Stars moneyline: Avalanche -113, Stars -106
- Avalanche vs. Stars best bet: Mikko Rantanen Anytime Goalscorer (+220, FanDuel | Play to +195)
Avalanche vs. Stars Preview
A player who should be willing to fire early and often on Tuesday night is the Stars' Mikko Rantanen, who is slated to face his former club. He has thrived in this setting, scoring five goals over his past five games against the Avalanche.
It's also worth noting that Rantanen has scored twice in his past three games.
Furthermore, Colorado is a much bigger threat offensively than it is defensively. This season, the Avs rank 21st in goals allowed per game.
Part of that equation is goaltending, specifically Mackenzie Blackwood's play. Through his first four starts, Blackwood owns a .867 save percentage and a 3.31 goals-against average.
Best Bet: Mikko Rantanen Anytime Goalscorer (+220, FanDuel | Play to +195)
