Colorado Avalanche vs Dallas Stars Betting Pick & Prediction for 4/4

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The Colorado Avalanche will visit the Dallas Stars at the American Airlines Center on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at 3:00 PM. The game will be broadcast on ABC. Both teams have strong records this season, with the Avalanche at 49-15-10 and the Stars at 45-19-12.

Colorado leads the Western Central Division under coach Jared Bednar. Dallas, coached by Glen Gulutzan, holds the second spot in the same division. This matchup promises a competitive game between two top teams in the conference.

Avalanche vs Stars Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Colorado Avalanche vs. Dallas Stars
  • Venue: American Airlines Center
  • Date: Saturday, April 4, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Colorado Avalanche MoneyLine -114, Dallas Stars MoneyLine -105

Colorado Avalanche Team Preview

The Colorado Avalanche have shown strong offensive power recently. In their last five games, they scored a total of 26 goals. They had a high-scoring game against the Calgary Flames, winning 9-2.

Nathan MacKinnon is a key player for the Avalanche. He has 50 goals and 71 assists this season. His performance has been consistent, making him a top scorer.

Scott Wedgewood has been in net for most games. He has 27 wins and 920 saves this season. Despite the recent high-scoring loss to the Vancouver Canucks, he remains a reliable choice in goal.

Dallas Stars Team Preview

The Dallas Stars recently shut out the Winnipeg Jets with a 3-0 victory at home. Arttu Hyry and Adam Erne each contributed with a goal and an assist. The team managed 21 shots on goal and blocked 15 shots from the Jets.

In a previous game against the Boston Bruins, the Stars lost 6-3. Wyatt Johnston led with a goal and an assist, but the team only managed 16 shots on goal. Casey DeSmith did not play in this game.

The Stars rank first in power-play goals this season with 67. They are sixth in goals and fourth in assists. Their defense has been strong, with a ninth-place rank in blocks.

BTB Betting Pick

The Colorado Avalanche is the favorite with a MoneyLine of -114. The Dallas Stars are close behind at -105. With the Avalanche’s strong skater stats and leading goals, a pick for them to win straight up is recommended. The projected score is Colorado 4, Dallas 3.

The total for the game is set at 6.0. Both teams have shown strong offensive capabilities this season. Given their scoring potential, taking the over at -115 seems like a solid choice. The projected total is 7 goals.