The Dallas Stars (42-15-10) and Colorado Avalanche (44-13-9) meet in the NHL tonight. Puck drop is set for 9:30 p.m. EDT at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo. The game will be broadcast live on TNT.
The Avalanche are favored by -1.5 on the puck line, with the over/under set at 6.5 (+102o / -120u). The Avalanche are a -147 favorite to win outright, while the Stars are +123 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Stars vs. Avalanche predictions and NHL picks.
Stars vs. Avalanche Odds, Pick
| Stars Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -202 | 6.5 +102o / -120u | +123 |
| Avalanche Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +165 | 6.5 +102o / -120u | -147 |
Stars vs. Avalanche Spread: Avalanche -1.5 (+165 ), Stars +1.5 (-202)
Stars vs. Avalanche Over/Under: 6.5 (+102o / -120u)
Stars vs. Avalanche Moneyline: Stars +123, Avalanche -147
Stars vs. Avalanche Preview
The Dallas Stars and Colorado Avalanche will clash on Wednesday night from the Mile High.
Dallas comes into this contest with a 42-15-10 record on the season. That strong record places them three points behind the Avs for first place in the Central Division.
Center Wyatt Johnston has led the Stars with 37 goals on the season.
The Avs have posted a 44-13-9 record.
Colorado has been the best team in hockey this season but is on a two-game skid, which it will look to snap tonight.
Nathan MacKinnon leads the National Hockey League in scoring with 45 goals.
Stars vs. Avalanche Prediction
Leg 1: Dallas Stars +1.5
We will ride with the road dog in this matchup.
These two teams have been evenly matched throughout the season, and I anticipate another closely contested matchup tonight.
Dallas has been one of the best road teams in the NHL this year (20-7-6).
Leg 2: Wyatt Johnston 2+ SOG
We will team up with our Action Pro Report for this prop.
Johnston has cashed this prop in 12 of his last 15 games.
Our Action Pro Report projects 2.7 shots tonight.
Best Bet: Dallas Stars +1.5 & Wyatt Johnston 2+ SOG
