Colorado Avalanche vs Dallas Stars Game 2 Pick – 4/21/2025

The Colorado Avalanche and Dallas Stars are set to face off on April 21, 2025, at 9:30 PM Eastern Time. This matchup is the second game of their Western Conference playoff series, after the Avalanche took to the first game of the series over the weekend.

Colorado Avalanche vs Dallas Stars Game Preview

The Colorado Avalanche ended the regular season with a record of 49-29-4, placing them third in the Central Division. They beat the Stars 5-1 in the opening game of this series, taking a 2-0 lead through the first two periods and never looking back. Here, the Avs will look to sustain that level of performance and take a 2-0 lead in the series despite being on the road.

Offensively, the Avalanche are led by Nathan MacKinnon, who scored two goals in the opening game of this series. In goal, Mackenzie Blackwood had 23 saves and let just one goal in from the Stars in the opening game of this best-of-seven affair.

The Dallas Stars hold a 50-26-6 record, but they dropped the opening game of this series to the Avalanche and will be desperate to protect home ice tonight. For that to happen, the Stars will need to need to get off to a stronger start than they did in Game 1 of the series. Dallas can't afford to go two periods without a goal again, as that would put them behind the eight-ball and in danger of being behind two games before having to deal with the unique conditions of playing in Colorado.

Betting Insights

As of the latest available data, the betting odds for this game are as follows:

• Moneyline: Colorado Avalanche -145, Dallas Stars +125
• Puck Line: Dallas Stars +1.5 (-215), Colorado Avalanche -1.5 (+170)
• Total Goals: Over/Under 6.5

These odds suggest a slight advantage for the Avalanche, due to the way the Avs have been playing of late. Bettors should monitor any updates to these lines as the game approaches.

Colorado Avalanche vs Dallas Stars Prediction

Considering the current form and statistics of both teams, this game is expected to be closely contested. The Avalanche have shown resilience and offensive depth, while the Stars possess a balanced attack and solid goaltending.

Key factors to consider include:

• The Avalanche's ability to perform under pressure, as evidenced by their recent win against the Stars.
• The Stars' strong home record and offensive consistency.
• Individual performances from players like Nathan MacKinnon, who can significantly influence the game's outcome.

Given these considerations, the Dallas Stars may have a slight edge, particularly with the support of their home crowd. However, the Avalanche's resilience and offensive firepower cannot be underestimated. Bettors might find value in exploring prop bets related to individual player performances or considering the over on total goals, given both teams' offensive capabilities. For now, we will take the Stars to even this series at a game apiece.

As always, it's important to stay updated with any last-minute changes, such as injuries or lineup adjustments, before making any betting decisions.

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