Colorado (41-24-3) at Toronto (40-24-3)
- When: Mar 19 2025, 7:00 PM
- Where: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ON, CAN
- TV: TNT
Colorado Avalanche vs. Dallas Stars: Betting Preview & Prediction
Colorado Avalanche: Gaining Momentum at the Right Time
The Avalanche are red-hot, going 7-0-1 in their last eight games, as they push to overtake the Dallas Stars for second place in the Central Division. Colorado trails Dallas by just three points but has played two more games than the Stars, making every win crucial as they aim to secure home-ice advantage for the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
The Avs’ recent surge has been fueled by a deep offensive attack and smart trade deadline moves, acquiring Brock Nelson, Charlie Coyle, and Jack Drury to strengthen their center depth. The front office’s commitment has given the locker room a confidence boost, and the results have followed.
“We’re a deep forward group now,” said Parker Kelly, who netted two goals in a 4-2 win over Calgary on Friday. “We just have to keep doing what we’re doing well.”
With strong goaltending from Scott Wedgewood and an offense that’s clicking, Colorado is positioned to make another deep playoff run.
Dallas Stars: Struggling to Keep Pace
While Dallas has been a consistent force in the Central Division, the Stars have hit a rough patch, dropping two of their last three games since the trade deadline. Their most recent setback came in a 4-1 loss to the Winnipeg Jets, a game where they struggled to generate quality scoring chances despite outshooting their opponent 25-22.
The Stars’ big deadline acquisition, Mikko Rantanen, made an immediate impact by scoring in each of his first two games but was held off the scoresheet against Winnipeg. Head coach Peter DeBoer acknowledged that his team is still adjusting and learning from recent matchups.
“We’re learning about the best teams in the conference and what we have to do to compete,” DeBoer said. “There are some good lessons for us.”
With 15 games remaining, the Stars still control their destiny but need to find their scoring touch quickly to hold onto second place.
Betting Prediction & Pick
This is a high-stakes matchup, as both teams battle for home-ice positioning in the postseason. Colorado has been the hotter team, while Dallas has struggled to find consistency in the last week. The Avalanche have the better recent form, home-ice advantage, and momentum, making them the stronger play in this matchup.
Expect a tight, competitive game, but Colorado should edge out a win on home ice and continue their surge up the standings.
🔹 Final Score Prediction: Colorado 3, Dallas 2
🔹 Best Bet: Colorado ML (-122)
🔹 Lean: Under 6.0 (-108) – Both teams have strong goaltending, and this could be a playoff-style defensive battle.
- NHL Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
