The Dallas Stars (12-5-3) and Colorado Avalanche (11-6-1) meet Saturday at Ball Arena in Denver. Puck drop is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Stars vs. Avalanche odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Stars have the unenviable task of playing the Winnipeg Jets in Dallas Friday, then facing the quick turnaround on the road against the Avalanche. Dallas suffered the 5-4 loss in overtime Friday. These teams just met in Dallas, and the Stars fell 3-2 in a shootout Nov. 21.
The Avalanche were expected to face the Nashville Predators Friday, but their game was canceled due to a broken water main in downtown Nashville, which caused flooding inside of Bridgestone Arena.
Colorado last played Wednesday at home against Vancouver, suffering a 4-3 loss on home ice as the Over hit. The Under is still 5-1 in the past 6 games overall for the Avalanche, including the 3-2 SO win over the Stars in Dallas.