The visiting Colorado Avalanche hope for a solid performance on Thursday as they look to steal a win at American Airlines Center against the Dallas Stars.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Colorado Avalanche were listed as 149 underdogs on the NHL hockey moneyline earlier at Sportsbook. The over under total was set at 5.5 before betting started earlier on Thursday at Sportsbook.
A 2.8-2.6 result in favor of the Avalanche is the prediction by the Odds Shark handicapping pick engine. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Colorado Avalanche vs Dallas Stars Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Dallas Stars are 6-6-5 so far on the season. The Colorado Avalanche, meanwhile, are 7-8-0. OVER/UNDER betting fans have seen Dallas go 8-9 and the Avalanche go 6-8-1 on the totals. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Dallas vs Colorado injuries news.
According to new NHL Power Rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 22-ranked Dallas Stars and the No. 28-rated Colorado Avalanche in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Dallas Stars No. 16-ranked offense (2.65 goals per game) against a Colorado Avalanche defense that ranks No. 19 at 2.8 goals per game allowed. The Stars Sportsbook has clicked at a 15.38% rate while the Avalanche have a 80% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Colorado won its last outing, a 4-1 result against the Kings on November 15. Bettors who backed the Avalanche at +110 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (5) sent PUSH bettors to the payout window.
In their last action, Dallas was a 2-1 loser at home against the Devils. Bettors on New Jersey at +137 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
Next Betting Matchups
Colorado at Minnesota, Saturday, November 19th
Dallas home to Edmonton, Saturday, November 19th