The Dallas Stars are set for Game 2 of the NHL Playoffs Second Round against the Colorado Avalanche at American Airlines Center on Thursday, May 9, beginning at 9:30 PM ET on TNT, truTV, Max, TVAS, SportsNet, and SN360. The Avalanche are up 1-0. Oddsmakers list the Avalanche as the underdog in this matchup, with +114 moneyline odds against the Stars (-135).
Stars vs. Avalanche Game Info & Odds
- When: Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 9:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: TNT, truTV, Max, TVAS, SportsNet, and SN360
- Where: American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas
- TV Channel: TNT, truTV, Max, TVAS, SportsNet, and SN360
- Favorite: Stars (-135)
- Underdog: Avalanche (+114)
- Over/under: 6.5
Stars and Avalanche Betting Trends
- Dallas’ games this season have gone over this matchup’s total of 6.5 goals 44 times.
- Colorado has played 53 games this season with over 6.5 goals.
- These two teams rack up a combined 7.3 goals per game, 0.8 more than this game’s over/under.
- Opponents of these teams average 5.9 goals per game combined, 0.6 fewer than this game’s over/under.
- The Stars have won 52 of their 78 games when listed as a moneyline favorite this season (66.7%).
- The Avalanche have been listed as an underdog 15 times this season, and won six, or 40.0%, of those games.
Stars Stats & Insights
- The Stars offense’s 294 total goals (3.6 per game) are ranked third in the league this year.
- The Stars are ranked eighth in NHL action for the fewest goals against this season, having given up 232 total goals (2.8 per game).
- The team has the league’s third-best goal differential at +62 this season.
- The Stars shoot 11.4% as a team, ranked fourth-best in the league.
- The Stars have shut out opponents four times, averaging 17.8 hits and 14.9 blocked shots per game this season.
- Over the past 10 contests, the Stars have earned 75.0% of the possible points with a 6-3-1 record.
- They are scoring at a 2.3 goals-per-game average (23 total) during that time.
- On the defensive side, the Stars have allowed 20 goals (2.0 per game) in those 10 matchups.
Avalanche Stats & Insights
- The Avalanche have the NHL’s top-scoring offense (302 total goals, 3.7 per game).
- The Avalanche’s 252 total goals given up (3.1 per game) rank 16th in the league.
- Their +50 goal differential is eighth-best in the league.
- The 11.2% shooting percentage the Avalanche have amassed ranks fifth in the league.
- The Avalanche have four shutout wins this season.
- Over the last 10 contests, the Avalanche have gone 7-2-1 (80.0% of possible points).
- They are scoring at a 4.5 goals-per-game average (45 total) during that span.
- Defensively, the Avalanche have given up 32 goals (3.2 per game) in those 10 matchups.
Stars Key Players to Watch
- Jason Robertson is currently one of Dallas’ top contributors (80 total points), having registered 29 goals and 51 assists.
- Through 82 games, Joe Pavelski has 27 goals and 40 assists.
- Jake Oettinger (35-14-4) has a 2.7 goals against average and a .905 save percentage (32nd in the league).
Stars Player Props
- Jason Robertson Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -200, Under Odds: +154)
- Jason Robertson Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +100, Under Odds: -130)
- Joe Pavelski Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -110, Under Odds: -120)
- Joe Pavelski Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +160, Under Odds: -210)
- Matt Duchene Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +110, Under Odds: -140)
- Matt Duchene Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +180, Under Odds: -238)
Avalanche Key Players to Watch
- Colorado’s Nathan MacKinnon has recorded 89 assists and 51 goals in 82 games, good for 140 points.
- Mikko Rantanen has made a major impact for Colorado this season with 104 points, thanks to 42 goals and 62 assists.
- Alexandar Georgiev has a record of 38-18-5 in 63 games this season, conceding 183 goals (3.0 goals against average) with 1587 saves and an .897 save percentage, 48th in the league.
Avalanche Player Props
- Nathan MacKinnon Points Prop: 1.50 (Over Odds: -145)
- Nathan MacKinnon Assists Prop: 1.50 (Over Odds: +165)
- Mikko Rantanen Points Prop: 1.50 (Over Odds: +135)
- Mikko Rantanen Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -150)
- Cale Makar Points Prop: 1.50 (Over Odds: +180)
- Cale Makar Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -175)
Stars vs. Avalanche Injuries
- Stars: Jani Hakanpaa: Lower Body (Questionable)
- Avalanche: Gabriel Landeskog: Knee (Out For Season), Jonathan Drouin: Lower Body (Out), Joel Kiviranta: Lower Body (Questionable), Logan O’Connor: Hip (Out For Season)
Stars vs. Avalanche Prediction
- Puck Line Pick:
Avalanche (+1.5)
- Pick OU:
Over (6.5)
- Score Prediction:
Stars 4 – Avalanche 3
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