The hockey wagering menu sees a clash between Dallas and Colorado on Saturday, with the host Stars trying to win for themselves and reward bettors who back them on the moneyline.

The Stars currently sports a record of 24-17-1. The Avalanche are 23-20-2. Betting totals have seen the Stars post a 19-20-3 OVER/UNDER record this season, while the Avalanche have gone 17-24-4 against the number.



View Colorado vs Dallas Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
Hockey odds makers opened the Stars as -150 moneyline favorites in this matchup. Over under bettors saw the number open at 5.5.

Power Rankings:
The Odds Shark NHL Power Rankings have the Stars at No. 21 and the Avalanche at No. 13 heading into this contest.



How They Match Up:
Offensively, the game matches up Dallas' No. 12-ranked offense (2.8 goals per game) against a Avalanche defense that ranks No. 14 at 2.8 goals per game allowed. The Stars Sportsbook has clicked at a 14.2% rate while the Avalanche have a 81.8% rate on the penalty kill.

Last time out for Colorado, they were a 3-2 loser as they battled the Predators on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Predators at -165 were rewarded, while the 5 combined goals moved the game PUSH for totals bettors.

Dallas was a 5-4 Sportsbook in its last match on the road against the Kings. They won as +145 underdogs, while the total score of 9 made Sportsbooks of OVER bettors.


Colorado Avalanche Trends:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing Buffalo are 7-3
After playing Nashville are 4-6
After a loss are 5-5

Dallas Stars Trends:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
Before playing Los Angeles are 6-4
After playing Los Angeles are 6-4
After a win are 4-6

A few Avalanche at Stars trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Colorado's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Colorado's last 5 games when playing on the road against Dallas
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Colorado's last 14 games when playing Dallas
Colorado is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games
Dallas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Dallas' last 5 games when playing at home against Colorado
Dallas is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Dallas' last 14 games when playing Colorado


Next up:
Colorado at Phoenix, Monday, January 16
Dallas at St. Louis, Monday, January 16