Dallas Stars vs Colorado Avalanche Prediction, 4/7/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Dallas Stars vs Colorado Avalanche

Date: Sunday, April 7, 2024

Location: Ball Arena in Denver, CO

TV: ESPN

The Dallas Stars (48-19-9) are on their way to Ball Arena on Sunday where they will try to defeat the Colorado Avalanche (48-22-6).

The Dallas Stars were on the right side of the scoreboard with a 5-0 win against the Oilers their last time on the ice. Dallas amassed 8 minutes in the box in this matchup. Moreover, they had 3 power play tries and were able to notch 1 goal. The Stars had a solid offensive output in the victory. For the game, they tallied a score on 5 out of the 32 shots they launched.

Dallas Stars opponents have totaled 226 power play opportunities (17th in the NHL) and have racked up 41 goals in those chances. The Stars have had 2,197 shots taken against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .901. Dallas has attempted 2,392 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 11.6%. While at even strength, the Stars let the opposition score 177 goals while getting 224 of their own. Dallas has 224 power play opportunities and they have notched 54 goals out of those chances, giving them a percentage of 24.11%. For the year, they have earned 105 points and their points percentage is sitting at .691. In relation to their scoring capabilities, the Dallas Stars have earned 278 goals (2nd in the league) so far this year and have conceded 218.

The player between the pipes for this game is Jake Oettinger. Over the course of his time in hockey, Oettinger has accounted for 103 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .575. His save percentage is at .913 for his 10,738 mins in the crease. Oettinger has seen 5,158 shots taken against him and has recorded 4,707 saves. Opponents have been able to score 451 goals against Oettinger in his professional career and his average for goals against per game is 2.52. He has earned an overall mark of 109-47-23 and he was named the starter in 179 games. Oettinger has played in 188 games during his pro hockey career.

When they were on the ice last, Colorado faced the Wild in an outing where the Avalanche ended up with the victory by a tally of 5-2. They had 2 power play chances in this one and scored 1 out of those attempts. The Avalanche scored 5 goals of the 36 shots on goal they took.

The Avalanche have racked up 218 goals at even strength and 65 goals (2nd in the league) while having a power play advantage. Colorado has attempted 2,531 shots (2nd in the NHL) and has earned a shooting percentage of 11.18%, while allowing the other team 2,256 shots. On the season, the Colorado Avalanche have earned a total of 283 goals, 102 points, in addition to a points percentage of .671. They have allowed 225 goals to be scored by of a combination of 182 goals at even strength and 43 goals while they had less men on the ice. They have a total of 263 opportunities on the power play and they have accumulated a power play rate of 24.71%. They have a penalty kill percentage of 82.30% on their opponents 243 power play opportunities, and their save percentage comes in at 90.0%.

On the other side of the ice you are likely to see Alexandar Georgiev in net. Georgiev has accumulated a career mark of 135-79-21 and has played in 249 games. Georgiev's rate of quality starts comes out to 53.4% and he has 126 quality starting assignments in his pro career. He has compiled 6,612 saves out of 7,272 shots taken against him, which gives him a save % of .909. Teams are averaging 2.81 goals per contest and he has yielded 660 goals in total. He has made the start in 236 games and has racked up 14,086 mins.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Josh's Pick: Take Colorado

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