Colorado pays a visit to Dallas on Thursday, hoping to shut down the Stars snipers in hockey action at American Airlines Center.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had the Dallas Stars as -210 moneyline favorites in this particular NHL betting matchup earlier. The over under total, meanwhile, was set early at 5.5 before betting started to move the line at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 3.9-1.6 victory for the Stars. 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 15-14-7 so far on the season. The Colorado Avalanche, meanwhile, are 12-21-1. OVER/UNDER betting fans have seen Dallas go 15-21 and the Avalanche go 14-16-4 on the totals. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Dallas vs Colorado injuries news.
The NHL Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Dallas Stars rated this week at No. 24 and the Colorado Avalanche sitting at No. 30.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Dallas Stars No. 21-ranked offense (2.56 goals per game) against a Colorado Avalanche defense that ranks No. 30 at 3.29 goals per game allowed. The Stars Sportsbook has clicked at a 16.28% rate while the Avalanche have a 78.74% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Colorado was a 6-3 loser in its last match at home against the Flames. They lost as favorites, while the total score of 9 made Sportsbooks of OVER bettors.
Dallas was a 3-2 Sportsbook in its last match on the road against the Coyotes. They won as -130 underdogs, while the total score of 5 made Sportsbooks of UNDER bettors.
Next Betting Matchups
Colorado home to New York, Saturday, December 31st
Dallas home to Florida, Saturday, December 31st