Colorado Avalanche vs Dallas Stars Prediction, Picks & Odds | 04 Apr 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Avalanche vs Stars

The Colorado Avalanche square off against the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center, with face-off scheduled for 15:00 on Saturday, April 4.

We’re keeping our betting prediction nice and simple by heading to the Moneyline. Take the -110 that the Avalanche are able to secure a victory over the Stars.

Colorado Avalanche have won four straight road games. Most recently, they lost 8-6 at home to Vancouver Canucks at Ball Arena. Sam Malinski racked up 3 points, featuring 2 goals and 1 assist.

Dallas Stars were winners last time out. It was a 3-0 home victory against Winnipeg Jets at American Airlines Center. Matt Duchene, Arttu Hyry and Adam Erne scored one goal each. Jake Oettinger got a shutout making 22 saves.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 2-1 in favor of the Stars when they last played the Avs, with the encounter taking place at Ball Arena. It’s been six Stars wins in the past 10 games between these teams.

Starting Goalies

Scott Wedgewood (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	31-6-6	2	.921	4
23/24	16-7-5	2.85	.899	0

Casey DeSmith (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	15-8-6	2.4	.907	1
23/24	12-9-4	2.89	.895	1

5 wins, 4 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.7 goals from 33.0 shots on goal, with a 23.7% powerplay efficiency. The Avs have given up 3.2 goals from 23.1 shots, averaging 3.5 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 91.4%.

Nathan MacKinnon is the top points scorer with 13 points, 6 goals and 7 assists, with Martin Necas recording 13 points, 5 goals and 8 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Mackenzie Blackwood have a 3.18 goal against average with a .855 save percentage.

The Stars have 3 wins, 5 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 2.5 goals from 22.8 shots on goal, with a 19.4% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.1 goals from 25.5 shots, averaging 3.6 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 83.3%.

The top points scorer is Jason Robertson with 10 points, 4 goals and 6 assists, while Wyatt Johnston is next in line after registering 7 points, 5 goals and 2 assists. Goalie Jake Oettinger have a 2.51 GAA with a .893 SV%, including one shutout.

Colorado Avalanche vs Dallas Stars Prediction & Picks

Our expert Colorado Avalanche vs Dallas Stars tips include betting advice on all fronts — from a main match prediction and player prop guidance to a correct score selection and a ready-made bet builder.

Game Prediction

There is a strong case that Colorado Avalanche will end up winning and that means heading to the Moneyline. You can get a value -110 that they triumph in this NHL clash.

We’re always on top of team news and when combined with recent form, it helps us uncover the best value. Our NHL handicappers also take a data-led approach, using key stats to back every pick.

Key Avalanche vs Stars stats:

• Avalanche have won 4 consecutive games on the road.
• Avalanche have won 9 of their last 10 games on the road.
• Avalanche have won 15 of their last 20 games on the road.
• Stars have lost 7 of their last 10 games.
• Stars have lost 3 of their last 5 games.

Avs Moneyline Probability

The odds at the top betting apps suggest our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. After careful examination, our analysts have this probability close to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this hockey wager.

Those looking for bigger odds about a win for Colorado should head to the Match Winner & Total Goals lines. You can combine this pick with an Under / Over goals prediction for more juice.

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Our Game Prediction

Avalanche Moneyline @ -110 Bet Now

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Valeri Nichushkin Over 0.5 Assists +240

Valeri Nichushkin (Avalanche) has finished with at least one assist in 3 straight games. We are going to stick with him when it comes to Overs and bettors are able to get odds of +240 which represent value.

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Correct Score Prediction

Avalanche 4 - 2 Stars

The Avalanche can be backed to win 4-2 when it comes to the correct score. We’ll go for the +1500 that this happens and hopefully we’ll get a good run for our money.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Avalanche

Stars

1-0

Avalanche

+5500

Stars

+5500

2-0

Avalanche

+5000

Stars

+5000

2-1

Avalanche

+1500

Stars

+1500

3-0

Avalanche

+3300

Stars

+3500

3-1

Avalanche

+1900

Stars

+2000

3-2

Avalanche

+850

Stars

+900

4-0

Avalanche

+4000

Stars

+4500

4-1

Avalanche

+1500

Stars

+1800

4-2

Avalanche

+1500

Stars

+1600

4-3

Avalanche

+1000

Stars

+1050

5-0

Avalanche

+6600

Stars

+8000

5-1

Avalanche

+2400

Stars

+2900

5-2

Avalanche

+1600

Stars

+1800

5-3

Avalanche

+2200

Stars

+2400

5-4

Avalanche

+1900

Stars

+2000

6-0

Avalanche

+10000

Stars

+12500

6-1

Avalanche

+5500

Stars

+7000

6-2

Avalanche

+2900

Stars

+3500

6-3

Avalanche

+2800

Stars

+3300

6-4

Avalanche

+4500

Stars

+5000

6-5

Avalanche

+4500

Stars

+4500

7-1

Avalanche

+9000

Stars

+11000

7-2

Avalanche

+7000

Stars

+9000

7-3

Avalanche

+5000

Stars

+6600

7-4

Avalanche

+6000

Stars

+6600

7-5

Avalanche

+10000

Stars

+10000

7-6

Avalanche

+11000

Stars

+11000

8-2

Avalanche

+12000

Stars

+14000

8-3

Avalanche

+12500

Stars

+15000

8-4

Avalanche

+11000

Stars

+12500

8-5

Avalanche

+13000

Stars

+14000

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Colorado Avalanche vs Dallas Stars Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

There are betting odds of -105 about Dallas Stars winning, with Colorado Avalanche currently available at -114. This means the top sportsbooks give the road team a 53% chance of winning.

The puck line stands at 1.5 and the total goals line is 6.5. A Totals wager is always available and can often provide value selections. If you’re wanting to back Over 6.5, the odds are +110.

The best betting sites offer hundreds of game lines and team props when it comes to National Hockey League clashes. Make sure you look through all the available options before deciding which bet to place.

Moneyline

Avalanche

-114

Stars

-105

3-Way Moneyline

Avalanche

+128

Tie

+325

Stars

+165

Puck Line

Avalanche -1.5

+210

Stars +1.5

-263

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-133

Over 6.5

+110

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Colorado Avalanche Stats

Dallas Stars Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 9 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 7.00 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.00 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.70 goals and allowed 3.30 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 4.00 pts and allowed 2.00 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.70 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.50 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.60 goals and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.50 goals and allowed 3.00 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.9
• Shots: 33
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 7.8
• Blocks: 17.6
• Faceoff Wins : 29.4
• Hits: 16.6
• Giveaways: 15.9
• Takeaways: 4.4

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 1
• Shots: 31.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 7.5
• Blocks: 16.7
• Faceoff Wins : 29
• Hits: 16
• Giveaways: 16.5
• Takeaways: 4.2

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 22.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 7.9
• Blocks: 11.8
• Faceoff Wins : 23.7
• Hits: 21.4
• Giveaways: 14.3
• Takeaways: 4.8

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 1
• Shots: 23.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 10.4
• Blocks: 12.7
• Faceoff Wins : 24.2
• Hits: 21.8
• Giveaways: 14.3
• Takeaways: 5

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