Avalanche vs. Stars NHL Playoffs Second Round Game 3: How to Watch, Odds, Picks & Predictions

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The Colorado Avalanche ready for Game 3 of the NHL Playoffs Second Round against the Dallas Stars at Ball Arena on Saturday, May 11, starting at 10:00 PM ET on TNT, truTV, Max, TVAS, SN1, and SportsNet. The teams are tied 1-1 in the series. The Stars have +114 moneyline odds against the favored Avalanche (-135).

Avalanche vs. Stars Game Info & Odds

  • When: Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 10:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: TNT, truTV, Max, TVAS, SN1, and SportsNet
  • Where: Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado
  • TV Channel: TNT, truTV, Max, TVAS, SN1, and SportsNet
  • Favorite: Avalanche (-135)
  • Underdog: Stars (+114)
  • Over/under: 6.5

Avalanche and Stars Betting Trends

  • Colorado’s games this season have gone over this matchup’s total of 6.5 goals 54 times.
  • Dallas has combined with its opponent to score more than 6.5 goals in 45 of 91 games this season.
  • The teams combine to score 7.3 goals per game, 0.8 more than this game’s over/under.
  • Combined, these teams give up 5.9 goals per game, 0.6 fewer than this game’s total.
  • The Avalanche have put together a 49-22 record when listed as a moneyline favorite this season.
  • The Stars have been made an underdog 10 times this season, and won four of those games.

Avalanche Stats & Insights

  • The Avalanche average 3.7 goals per game, for a total of 302, which leads the NHL.
  • The Avalanche are ranked 16th in league play in goals against this season, having allowed 252 total goals (3.1 per game).
  • The team’s goal differential is eighth-best in the league at +50.
  • The Avalanche have an 11.2% shooting percentage as a team, ranking fifth in the NHL.
  • The Avalanche have earned four shutouts this season with their skaters averaging 20.4 hits and 14.8 blocked shots per game.
  • In their past 10 games, the Avalanche are 6-3-1 to earn 75.0% of the possible points.
  • They have put up 43 goals during that time.
  • Defensively, the Avalanche have given up 34 goals (3.4 per game) in those 10 outings.

Stars Stats & Insights

  • The Stars have the league’s third-best scoring offense (294 total goals, 3.6 per game).
  • The Stars have allowed 2.8 goals per game, 232 total, the eighth-fewest among NHL teams.
  • They have a +62 goal differential, which is third-best in the league.
  • The Stars are shooting 11.4% (fourth in the league).
  • The Stars have shut out their opponent four times this season. As a team, they are averaging 17.8 hits and 14.9 blocked shots per game.
  • In their past 10 games, the Stars have gone 6-3-1 to earn 75.0% of the possible points.
  • They are scoring at a 2.5 goals-per-game average (25 total) during that stretch.
  • Defensively, the Stars have allowed 22 goals (2.2 per game) in those 10 outings.

Avalanche Key Players to Watch

  • Nathan MacKinnon has been a major player for Colorado this season, with 140 points in 82 games.
  • Through 80 games, Mikko Rantanen has 42 goals and 62 assists.
  • Alexandar Georgiev (38-18-5) has a goals against average of 3.0 on the season, and 1587 saves. His .897 save percentage ranks 48th in the league.

Avalanche Player Props

  • Nathan MacKinnon Points Prop: 1.50 (Over Odds: -145, Under Odds: +114)
  • Nathan MacKinnon Assists Prop: 1.50 (Over Odds: +154, Under Odds: -200)
  • Mikko Rantanen Points Prop: 1.50 (Over Odds: +130, Under Odds: -166)
  • Mikko Rantanen Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -175, Under Odds: +135)
  • Cale Makar Points Prop: 1.50 (Over Odds: +165, Under Odds: -215)
  • Cale Makar Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -195, Under Odds: +150)

Stars Key Players to Watch

  • Dallas’ Jason Robertson has collected 51 assists and 29 goals in 82 games, good for 80 points.
  • Joe Pavelski’s 67 points this season, including 27 goals and 40 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Dallas.
  • Jake Oettinger’s record stands at 35-14-4 on the season, giving up 140 goals (2.7 goals against average) and collecting 1336 saves with a .905 save percentage (32nd in the league).

Stars Player Props

  • Jason Robertson Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -180, Under Odds: +140)
  • Jason Robertson Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +105, Under Odds: -135)
  • Joe Pavelski Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +105, Under Odds: -135)
  • Joe Pavelski Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +180, Under Odds: -238)
  • Matt Duchene Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +120, Under Odds: -150)
  • Matt Duchene Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +200, Under Odds: -270)

Avalanche vs. Stars Injuries

  • Avalanche: Gabriel Landeskog: Knee (Out For Season), Jonathan Drouin: Lower Body (Out), Devon Toews: Undisclosed (Questionable), Logan O’Connor: Hip (Out For Season)
  • Stars: Jani Hakanpaa: Lower Body (Questionable)

Avalanche vs. Stars Prediction

  • Puck Line Pick:

    Stars (+1.5)

  • Pick OU:

    Over (6.5)

  • Score Prediction:
    Avalanche 4 – Stars 3

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WRITTEN BY

Matt Rooney

Matt comes from Chicago and has lived in the area his whole life. Graduated from and played football at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, IL while also serving as the director of student sports broadcasting. He writes for Betsperts as well as appears on several shows across the network.

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