The Dallas Stars (48-20-9) travel to face off against the Colorado Avalanche (48-23-6) on Sunday, April 7th. This game will be played at Ball Arena in Denver and televised on ESPN. Both the Stars and Avalanche will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Puck drop is scheduled for 10:00 ET.

Stars vs Avalanche

The Dallas Stars Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

As the top team in the Western Conference, the Dallas Stars have been favored in 87% of their games this season. On the road, the Stars have a record of 25-10-5, giving them 105 points on the season.

Over their last ten games, Dallas has gone 8-2, and they have won four of their last five. In their last three games, the Stars have gone 2-1.

On the road, the Stars have gone 7-3 against the puck line in their last ten games and have a road puck line mark of 21-19 for the season. So far, Dallas has an average scoring differential of +.8 goals per game. Across their last ten road games, the Stars have an 8-2 record vs. the puck line.

Overall, the Stars have gone 34-43 against the puck line this season, including an 8-2 mark as the underdog. In their 67 games as the favorite, Dallas has an average scoring margin of +1 goal per contest. So far, they have 27 wins by multiple goals.

Following a 3-2 loss on the road to the Blackhawks, the Stars are eager to bounce back. During the first period, the Stars started slow, but they turned things around by scoring one time in the second period and one goal in the third. All two goals came at even strength. They finished with 44 shots on goal and had 5 turnovers.

Dallas was favored by -1.5 giving them a loss vs. the puck line. The game ended below the over/under line of 6, with a combined total of 5 goals.

The Colorado Avalanche Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

At home this season, the Avalanche have been dominant, going 29-7-1 and have been favored in 65 of their 77 games. In the Western Conference, they are in 3rd place and have a record of 32-13 against conference opponents. Overall, Colorado is 48-23-6 and have gone 6-4 in their last ten games.

Against teams from the Central Division, the Avalanche have gone 15-8 and are in 2nd place in the division. In their last five games, they have gone 2-3 and are 1-2 in their last three games. For the season, they have 102 points.

Colorado enters this game with a puck line record of 37-40 and a puck line mark of 22-15 at home. So far, the Avalanche have 34 wins by multiple goals and an average scoring margin of +.7 goals per game.

When looking at their last ten games at home, the Avalanche have gone just 5-5 against the puck line. Overall, Colorado has been favored in 65 games and has a puck line record of 32-33 when favored. In their last ten games, the team’s puck line record is 4-6.

Following a 6-2 loss on the road to the Oilers, the Avalanche are eager to bounce back. In the first period on offense, the Avalanche managed to score two times, but that turned out to be the only scoring they could muster for the entire game. In the game, Colorado managed to score all two goals at even strength. They concluded with 23 shots on goal and committed 9 turnovers.

Entering the game as the underdog, Colorado not only suffered a straight-up loss but also failed to cover the puck line. The combined total of 8 goals exceeded the over/under line, which was set at 6.5 goals for the game.

Dallas Offense Breakdown

Offensively, the Stars come into the game at 3.6 goals per contest placing 2nd in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 10th position in the league. Coming into the game, the Stars have a 32-12 record when they have more shots on goal than their opponent. When they have fewer shots on goal, they are 16-6.

For the season, the over/under record of the Stars’ stands at 41-35-1. They have had 41 games during the season that exceeded the 6 over/under line. On average, their games are averaging 6.6 goals per game.

Avalanche Offense Breakdown

Offensively, the Avalanche come into the game at 3.7 goals per contest placing 1st in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 4th position in the league. Colorado’s offense is currently ranked 2nd in power play goals. When it comes to shorthanded goals, they are 11th in the league.

The Avalanche’s over/under record this season is 43-31-3. For the season, they have had 44 games that surpassed this game’s over/under line of 6. Overall, their games are averaging6.8 goals per game.

Dallas Team Defense

Defensively, the Stars come into the season ranked 27th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 28.7 shots per game against Dallas. For the season, they are ranked 21st in shutouts, coming in with 4 shutouts.

Colorado Team Defense

Defensively, the Avalanche come into the season ranked 16th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 29.8 shots per game against Colorado. For the season, they are ranked 17th in shutouts, coming in with 4 shutouts.

Stars vs Avalanche Trends

• In their last five road games, Dallas has averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 1 . The team’s record in this stretch was 4-1 while going 4-1 vs. the spread.
• Through their last five home contests, the Avalanche offense has averaged 4 goals per game while allowing an average of 2. Colorado posted an overall record of 3-2 while going 2-3 ATS.
• As the betting underdog, the Avalanche have an puck line mark of just 4-6 in their last ten games. Colorado posted a straight up mark of 4-6 in these matchups.
• As the betting favorite, the Stars have an puck line record of 4-1 in their last five games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 4-1.

Stars vs Avalanche Prediction

For a moneyline bet, I’m backing the Avalanche to secure a victory over the Stars at home. With the moneyline currently set at -130, I’m locking in my bet on the Avalanche straight-up.

If you’re looking for a puck line bet, I’d suggest going with the Stars to cover. Even in the event of a Avalanche victory, this game is expected to be closely fought, and the Stars should cover the puck line.

For those looking at the over/under line set at 6 goals, our expectation is that this game will surpass that mark, and we suggest making a bet on the over.

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