Colorado (3-3) at Dallas (3-3)
- When: May 3 2025, 8:00 PM
- Where: American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX, USA
- TV: ABC
NHL Playoffs Game 7 Betting Preview: Avalanche vs. Stars
Moneyline: Colorado -138 | Total: 5.5
Colorado Avalanche – Momentum Shift and Experience Fueling Confidence
The Avalanche forced a decisive Game 7 with a chaotic 7-4 win in Denver, thanks in part to a fortunate own goal by Dallas that turned out to be the difference-maker. Despite the odd break, Colorado brought the pressure in a must-win spot and showed exactly why they’re a threat to go deep. With the series now tied 3-3, the Avs are riding momentum into Game 7, and oddsmakers have taken notice—making them the road favorite.
Cale Makar finally broke through with a three-point game after a quiet start to the series, and if he’s heating up, it’s a big problem for Dallas. Nathan MacKinnon and Mikko Rantanen have also stepped up, giving Colorado the high-end talent edge that’s hard to bet against when it matters most. With playoff pedigree and Game 6 momentum on their side, the Avalanche look ready to finish the job on enemy ice.
Prediction: Avalanche ML (-138)
They’ve got the firepower, confidence, and veteran core to steal this Game 7 in Dallas.
Dallas Stars – Home Ice, Grit, and Game 7 History
The Stars missed an opportunity to end this series in Game 6, but they’re back home where they’ve already won twice this round—and that could be the edge they need. Dallas has eliminated Colorado before, most notably in 2020 and again last season, and that history looms large.
Jake Oettinger will need to be lights out for Dallas to hold off Colorado’s surging offense. The netminder has shown he can deliver in big moments, and he’ll need to be at his best Saturday night. Offensively, Dallas isn’t lacking either—Roope Hintz and Jason Robertson can take over, while Miro Heiskanen anchors a blue line that’s shown flashes of brilliance.
Dallas has won three of their last four Game 7 appearances and will be leaning on that experience and the home crowd to push them across the finish line.
Prediction: Slight lean Stars +1.5 (-230) if line shifts, but Colorado has more upside
The Stars could absolutely pull this out, but they’ll need to tighten up defensively and contain Colorado’s top line.
Final Betting Take
This has been a razor-tight series between two Cup contenders. Colorado enters Game 7 with momentum, a healthier top-end lineup, and recent production from key stars. Dallas will counter with home ice and a solid track record in elimination games.
Best Bet: Avalanche ML (-138)
Total Lean: Over 5.5 (-112) – Both offenses are clicking, and mistakes could lead to another high-scoring finish in a do-or-die Game 7.
Score Prediction: Avs 4, Starts 3
- NHL Odds source: MyBookie Sportsbook
