How to Pick the Avalanche vs. Stars Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats

A pair of the Western Conference's top clubs face one another on Tuesday, February 27 when the fourth-place Colorado Avalanche (35-19-5) host the second-place Dallas Stars (35-16-9). The sportsbooks have made the Avalanche solid favorites at -137 on the moneyline, and the Stars are at +116.

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6.5 (model projecting 6.7 goals)

• This season, Colorado and its opponent have combined to outscore Tuesday's total of 6.5 goals 35 times.
• In Dallas' 60 games this season, 35 have finished with more goals than Tuesday's total of 6.5.
• These two teams combine for 7.2 goals per game, 0.71 more than the over/under for this contest.
• The 6.2 goals per game these two teams allow are 0.3 less than the total set for this contest.

Moneyline Pick

Avalanche Moneyline: -137

• In the 50 times this season the Avalanche have been favored on the moneyline, they have finished 32-18 in those games.
• When playing with moneyline odds of -137 or shorter, Colorado has put together a 26-12 record (winning 68.4% of its games).
• The implied moneyline probability for this game says the Avalanche have a 57.8% chance to win.

Stars Moneyline: +116

• Dallas has played as the moneyline underdog seven times this season, and won two times.
• The Stars have a pair of victories in games with moneyline odds of +116 or longer (in three chances).
• Dallas has a 46.3% implied probability to win this matchup.

Score Prediction

Prediction:
Colorado 4, Dallas 3

Avalanche Leaders

• Nathan MacKinnon has been critical to Colorado's offense this season, recording 96 points in 59 games.
• Mikko Rantanen has 30 goals and 44 assists for Colorado to compile 74 total points (1.3 per game).
• Cale Makar has contributed 61 points for Colorado in 54 games this season, netting a goal on 7.8% of his shots and recording 13 goals and 48 assists.
• As Colorado's top goalie, Alexandar Georgiev has recorded 30 wins and 14 losses this season while giving up 137 goals with 1207 saves.

Stars Points Leaders

• Jason Robertson's 18 goals and 39 assists in 60 games give him 57 points on the season, making him a key part of his team's offense.
• Matt Duchene has made a major impact for Dallas this season with 56 points, thanks to 23 goals and 33 assists.
• Dallas' Joe Pavelski has 49 points (20 goals, 29 assists) this season.
• Dallas' Jake Oettinger is 21-10-4 this season, amassing 923 saves and permitting 99 goals (2.9 goals against average) with a .903 save percentage (31st in the league).

Avalanche's Schedule

Stars' Schedule

Colorado vs. Dallas Game Info

• Date: Tuesday, February 27, 2024
• Time: 9:30 PM ET
• How to Watch on TV: ESPN+ and Hulu
• Location: Denver, Colorado
• Venue: Ball Arena

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