Searching for best bets for the upcoming contest between the Colorado Avalanche and the Dallas Stars on Saturday at 4:00 PM ET? You’ve found the right place. In the article below, we offer our picks and predictions to help you make wise betting decisions for this matchup.

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Avalanche vs. Stars Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 6.1 goals)

• Colorado and its opponent have combined for more than Saturday’s total of 6.5 goals 24 times this season.
• A total of 12 of Dallas’ games have finished with over 6.5 goals this season.
• The total for this game (6.5) is 0.0 more than the combined scoring averages for the Avalanche (3.3) and the Stars (3.16).
• This game’s over/under is 0.9 more than the 5.6 goals these two teams allow per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Avalanche Moneyline: -129

• The Avalanche have won 66.7% of their games when favored on the moneyline this season (24-12).
• Colorado is 22-10 (winning 68.8% of its games) when it has played with moneyline odds of -129 or shorter.
• Based on this contest’s moneyline, the Avalanche have an implied probability of 56.3% to win.

Stars Moneyline: +109

• Dallas has played as the moneyline underdog four times this season, and won twice.
• The Stars are winless in games with moneyline odds of +109 or longer (in one chance).
• Dallas’ implied probability to win this matchup is 47.8% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Colorado 4, Dallas 3

Avalanche Points Leaders

• Nathan MacKinnon is one of Colorado’s leading contributors this season with 72 points. He has averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 9.9%.
• Mikko Rantanen has 25 goals and 37 assists for Colorado to compile 62 total points (1.3 per game).
• Colorado’s scoring effort is aided by Cale Makar’s 62 points. He’s contributed 37 assists.
• In the 32 games Mackenzie Blackwood has played this season, his save percentage is .917, the eighth-best in the league.

Stars Points Leaders

• Matt Duchene is a top offensive contributor for his squad with 41 points (0.9 per game). He has scored 17 goals and 24 assists in 44 games (playing 17:21 per game).
• Jason Robertson has made a big impact for Dallas this season with 37 points, thanks to 12 goals and 25 assists.
• Dallas’ Wyatt Johnston has 32 points (10 goals, 22 assists) this season.
• Jake Oettinger has a record of 22-10-1 in 33 games this season, conceding 74 goals (2.3 goals against average) with 766 saves and a .912 save percentage, 15th in the league.

Avalanche’s Schedule

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Stars’ Schedule

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Colorado vs. Dallas Game Info

• Date: Saturday, January 18, 2025
• Time: 4:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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• Location: Denver, Colorado
• Venue: Ball Arena

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