Dallas Stars vs. Colorado Avalanche Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [5/11/2024]

NHL Playoffs action continues on Saturday at 10:00PM ET as the Dallas Stars take on the Colorado Avalanche in the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena.

Dimers.com's in-depth preview of Saturday's Stars vs. Avalanche matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.

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Stars vs. Avalanche Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line

We have used powerful machine learning and statistical analysis to simulate the outcome of Saturday's NHL Playoffs matchup between the Stars and Avalanche 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of NHL predictions.

Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Avalanche a 55% chance of beating the Stars.

According to our model, the Stars (+1.5) have a 66% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 6.5 goals has a 55% chance of going under.

The Stanley Cup Playoffs is an elimination tournament in the National Hockey League to decide the winner of the Stanley Cup.

A total of 16 teams, including the Stars and Avalanche, made the NHL Playoffs 2024, which consists of four rounds: the First Round, Second Round, Conference Finals and Stanley Cup Finals.

Each round of the NHL Playoffs is contested as a best-of-seven series, with the first team to four wins progressing to the next round until a champion is crowned.

Stars vs. Avalanche Odds

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Stars	Avalanche
Puck Line	+1.5 (-218)	-1.5 (+188)
Moneyline	+115	-130
Total	o6.5 (-110)	u6.5 (-105)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Stars vs. Avalanche Picks

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Stars vs. Avalanche Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Stars vs. Avalanche?

According to our model, Colorado's Mikko Rantanen is most likely to score the first goal in Stars vs. Avalanche.

Our projections give Rantanen a 7.6% chance of scoring the first goal at Ball Arena, while the Avalanche star is a 36.8% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Dallas Stars

Player	First Goal Probability
Jason Robertson	6.7%
Wyatt Johnston	6.6%
Roope Hintz	5.7%
Jamie Benn	4.4%
Matt Duchene	3.6%

Colorado Avalanche

Player	First Goal Probability
Mikko Rantanen	7.6%
Nathan MacKinnon	7.2%
Valeri Nichushkin	5.7%
Artturi Lehkonen	4.2%
Ross Colton	3.7%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Dallas Stars

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Jason Robertson	33.6%
Wyatt Johnston	32.6%
Roope Hintz	28.8%
Jamie Benn	21.5%
Matt Duchene	19.8%

Colorado Avalanche

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Mikko Rantanen	36.8%
Nathan MacKinnon	35.1%
Valeri Nichushkin	31.3%
Artturi Lehkonen	23.0%
Ross Colton	20.3%

Stars vs. Avs Game Information

Saturday's matchup between the Avalanche and Stars in the Stanley Cup Playoffs is scheduled to start at 10:00PM ET.

• Who: Dallas Stars vs. Colorado Avalanche
• Date: Saturday, May 11, 2024
• Time: 10:00PM ET / 7:00PM PT
• Venue: Ball Arena

Our full coverage of the Stars vs. Avalanche includes pregame predictions, betting picks and live win probabilities.

Conclusion

We predict the Avalanche, with a 55% win probability, will likely beat the Stars on Saturday.

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