Avalanche vs Stars Prediction and NHL Tips - 18 May 2024
Last updated: May 18, 2024, 1:21AM | Published: May 16, 2024, 8:01AM
The Colorado Avalanche will play the Dallas Stars in the 2024 NHL Playoffs at Ball Arena on Saturday, commencing at 12:00pm AEST.
Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Avalanche vs Stars game, as well as the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are detailed below.
Who Will Win: Avalanche vs Stars
Based on high-tech computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Saturday's Colorado-Dallas NHL Playoffs game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Avalanche a 53% chance of winning against the Stars at Ball Arena.
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Avalanche vs Stars: Odds
The current Betfair betting odds in Australia for Saturday's NHL game at Ball Arena are shown below:
- Head to Head: Avalanche $1.95, Stars $2.02
- Line: Avalanche -1.5 ($3.25), Stars +1.5 ($1.37)
- Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $2.28, Under $1.69
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Avalanche at $1.95 and the Stars at $2.02.
The Avalanche are 1.5-goal favourites against the Stars, with odds of $3.25 currently available at Betfair.
For the underdog Stars (+1.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.37.
The Over/Under for Avalanche vs Stars has been set at 6.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $2.28 and odds for the Under at $1.69.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Stars (+1.5) have a 69% chance of covering the line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 57% chance of staying Under.
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Avalanche vs Stars: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Colorado at $1.95 with Betfair (53% probability)
- Line: Avalanche -1.5 at $3.25 with Betfair (0.4% edge)
- Total Goals: Over 6.5 at $2.28 with Betfair
Stats Insider's Avalanche vs Stars betting tips are based on world-class simulations and betting expertise to bring you the best possible advice every day of the year.
Although the Stars are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Avalanche -1.5 is based on the likelihood of that happening, as suggested by our predictive analytics model, and the top odds available.
Furthermore, despite the Under being more likely to hit in this game, Over 6.5 is our best bet due to the better odds ($2.28) that are available from Betfair.
Avalanche vs Stars: Prediction
Stats Insider has full coverage of Colorado vs Dallas on Saturday, including pre-game predictions, expert tips, and live win probabilities.
Avalanche vs Stars: Player Props
Who will score an anytime goal in Avalanche vs Stars? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Colorado's Mikko Rantanen is the most likely player to score the first goal in Avalanche vs Stars.
Rantanen has an 8.4% chance of scoring the first goal at Ball Arena, while the Avalanche star has a 39.0% chance of netting an anytime goal.
Scroll down for our full list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.
First Goal Scorer Tips
Avalanche First Goal Scorer Tips
- Mikko Rantanen: 8.4% probability
- Nathan MacKinnon: 7.6% probability
- Cale Makar: 4.6% probability
- Artturi Lehkonen: 4.4% probability
- Ross Colton: 4.1% probability
Stars First Goal Scorer Tips
- Jason Robertson: 7.5% probability
- Wyatt Johnston: 5.7% probability
- Jamie Benn: 4.2% probability
- Tyler Seguin: 4.1% probability
- Matt Duchene: 3.8% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
Avalanche Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Mikko Rantanen: 39.0% probability
- Nathan MacKinnon: 37.6% probability
- Artturi Lehkonen: 23.9% probability
- Cale Makar: 23.2% probability
- Ross Colton: 21.1% probability
Stars Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Jason Robertson: 35.0% probability
- Wyatt Johnston: 30.3% probability
- Jamie Benn: 23.3% probability
- Tyler Seguin: 21.7% probability
- Mason Marchment: 21.0% probability
Remember, our model updates regularly, so refresh this page for the latest betting analysis before the Colorado vs Dallas match-up at Ball Arena.
As always, see our Best Bets for the best tips on every NHL game, as well as a host of other sports that we offer predictions on.
Avalanche vs Stars: Preview
The match-up between the Avalanche and Stars in the NHL Playoffs is scheduled to start at 12:00pm AEST on Saturday.
- Teams: Colorado Avalanche vs Dallas Stars
- Date: Saturday 18 May 2024
- Time: 12:00pm AEST
- Venue: Ball Arena
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) unless otherwise stated.
Our Colorado vs Dallas predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NHL tips are trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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