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Game 5 of the NHL Playoffs Second Round will see the Dallas Stars and Colorado Avalanche play on Wednesday, May 15, beginning at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN, SportsNet, and TVAS. The Stars are ahead in the series 3-1. The Avalanche have +120 moneyline odds against the favorite Stars (-142).
Stars vs. Avalanche Game Info & Odds
- When: Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN, SportsNet, and TVAS
- Where: American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas
- TV Channel: ESPN, SportsNet, and TVAS
- Favorite: Stars (-142)
- Underdog: Avalanche (+120)
- Over/under: 6.5
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Stars and Avalanche Betting Trends
- Dallas’ 93 matches this season have finished above this game’s total of 6.5 goals 45 times.
- Colorado’s games this season have had over 6.5 goals 54 of 91 times.
- The two teams average 7.3 goals per game combined, 0.8 more than this game’s total.
- These teams concede 5.9 goals per game combined, 0.6 fewer than this game’s total.
- The Stars have a 53-26 record when listed as a moneyline favorite this season.
- The Avalanche have been an underdog in 16 games this season, and won six (37.5%).
Stars Stats & Insights
- The Stars offense’s 294 total goals (3.6 per game) are ranked third in the league this year.
- On defense, the Stars have been one of the best squads in NHL play, allowing 232 goals to rank eighth.
- With a +62 goal differential, they’re ranked third-best in the league.
- 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.
- In the past 10 games, the Stars have secured 80.0% of the possible points with a 7-2-1 record.
- They have put up 30 goals during that stretch.
- Defensively, the Stars have allowed 19 goals (1.9 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 have allowed 3.1 goals per game, 252 total, which ranks 16th among NHL teams.
- Their +50 goal differential is eighth-best in the league.
- The Avalanche are shooting 11.2% (fifth in the league).
- The Avalanche have shut out their opponent four times this season.
- In their last 10 matchups, the Avalanche have gone 6-4-0 to earn 80.0% of the possible points.
- They have averaged 4.2 goals per game (42 total) over that stretch.
- On the defensive side, the Avalanche have given up 2.9 goals per game (29 total) over those 10 outings.
Stars Key Players to Watch
- Jason Robertson is currently one of Dallas’ top contributors (80 total points), having registered 29 goals and 51 assists.
- Joe Pavelski is contributing with 67 points (27 goals, 40 assists).
- In 54 games, Jake Oettinger has a record of 35-14-4. He has conceded 140 goals (2.72 goals against average) and has racked up 1336 saves.
Stars Player Props
- Jason Robertson Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -215, Under Odds: +165)
- Jason Robertson Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -120, Under Odds: -110)
- 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: +105, Under Odds: -135)
- Matt Duchene Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +175, Under Odds: -230)
Avalanche Key Players to Watch
- Nathan MacKinnon has recorded 51 goals (0.6 per game) and put up 89 assists (1.1 per game), taking 4.9 shots per game and shooting 12.6%. That makes him among the leaders for Colorado with 140 total points (1.7 per game).
- Mikko Rantanen is crucial for Colorado’s offense with 104 total points (1.3 per game), including 42 goals and 62 assists through 80 games.
- Colorado’s Alexandar Georgiev is 38-18-5 this season, amassing 1587 saves and giving up 183 goals (3.0 goals against average) with an .897 save percentage (48th in the league).
Avalanche Player Props
- Nathan MacKinnon Points Prop: 1.50 (Over Odds: -120)
- Nathan MacKinnon Assists Prop: 1.50 (Over Odds: +180)
- Mikko Rantanen Points Prop: 1.50 (Over Odds: +135)
- Mikko Rantanen Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -140)
- Cale Makar Points Prop: 1.50 (Over Odds: +185)
- Cale Makar Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -166)
Stars vs. Avalanche Injuries
- Stars: Jani Hakanpaa: Lower Body (Out)
- Avalanche: Logan O’Connor: Hip (Out For Season), Valeri Nichushkin: Nhlpa (Out), Gabriel Landeskog: Knee (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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