In this article, we will formulate an Avalanche vs Stars prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, March 16 at Ball Arena in Denver, CO. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Dallas Stars Betting Preview
The Dallas Stars (42-21-2, 30-35 ATS) went through a four-game winning streak during their four-game home streak, but they are now on the road and the problems occurred. The Stars opened a current four-game road trip to the Oilers, beat the Canucks, and lost to the Jets. Following this game with Colorado, Dallas will return home for another four-game stay. The Stars are 2nd in the Central Division Standings with 86 points, three ahead of the Avs and ten behind the Jets.
The Stars average 3.38 goals per game this year (4th), while they allow 2.60 GPG (5th). Matt Duchene leads the team with 66 points (25 G and 41 A). Jason Robertson contributes 66 points (28 G and 38 A), while Wyatt Johnston has 60 points (24 G and 36 A).
Colorado Avalanche Betting Preview
The Colorado Avalanche (40-24-3, 30-37 ATS) were on a six-game winning run but failed to make it seven in a row after falling short to the Minnesota Wild in the shootout on the road. However, the Avalanche returned to winning ways against the Calgary Flames with a 4-2 road victory. After this tilt against Dallas, Colorado will travel for a three-game road trip. The Avs are 3rd in the Central Division Standings and could cut the gap between them and the Stars to just a point with a win on Sunday.
The Avalanche score 3.33 goals per game on average (6th), while they concede 2.87 GPG (11th). This season, Nathan MacKinnon leads the team with 102 points (27 G and 75 A). Cale Makar has 75 points (24 G and 51 A), while Artturi Lehkonen chips in with 41 points (27 G and 14 A).
Why the Avalanche will beat the Stars
- The Avalanche have won each of their last eight home games.
- The Stars have lost three of their last four day games against Central Division opponents.
- The Avalanche have covered the puck line in each of their last eight games at Ball Arena.
- The Stars have failed to cover the puck line in eight of their last 10 road games against Central Division opponents.
- The Stars have lost the second period in each of their last five games as underdogs against Central Division opponents when trailing after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Five of the Stars’ last six day games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Four of the last five day games between the Stars and Avalanche have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Three of the last four day games between two teams from the Central Division have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Stars’ last nine games as underdogs.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2’ market has hit in each of the Avalanche’s last nine Sunday day games at Ball Arena.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Colorado Avalanche are one of only two teams with two players to record at least 50 assists this season (Martin Necas, Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar).
- The Colorado Avalanche rank 3rd in the league for shots against per game this season (26.2).
- The Dallas Stars rank 4th in the league for goals per game this season (3.38).
- The Dallas Stars rank 5th in the league for goals against per game this season (2.60).
Avalanche vs Stars Prediction
The Stars won six of the previous ten H2H encounters, including five of the last seven. This season, the teams traded victories; Dallas won 5-3 at home, while Colorado won 6-3 in Denver. The Avalanche are currently in better form and their home form is fantastic as they won the previous eight at Ball Arena. The Stars lost three of the last four on the road, and I think they will suffer one more defeat here before returning home for a four-game stand. It’s not going to be an easy game for the Avs but I am going with the hosts to extend their home-ice winning streak.