March 16, 2026 9:18 AM EST

NHL: Dallas Stars vs. Colorado Avalanche 3/18/2026

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The Dallas Stars are slight 50.6 percent favorites over the Colorado Avalanche. The Stars are favored despite being projected for 27 shots on goal vs 33 shots for the Avalanche. The Stars goalie(s) have the edge in save percentage at 89.5% compared to the Avalanche goalie(s) who have a forecasted save percentage of 86.8%. KEY PLAYER STATISTICAL DATA --- SAVES: Jake Oettinger 30, Mackenzie Blackwood 23 SHOTS: Jason Robertson 3.4, Nathan MacKinnon 4.3 GOALS: Jason Robertson 0.75, Cale Makar 0.54 PTS: Wyatt Johnston has a 63% chance of scoring at least 1 point and Nathan MacKinnon has a 58% chance of 1+PTs

' We advise relying on these trends after the first 6 to 8 weeks of the season. UNITS EDGE FAVORS: Dallas Stars

Dallas StarsRECORDColorado AvalancheRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road20-13, 61% 356Record at Home23-9, 72% 176Dallas Stars
VS Colorado Avalanche1-1, 50% 3VS Dallas Stars1-1, 50% -28Dallas Stars
vs Team .500 or Better13-16, 45% -567vs Team .500 or Better21-14, 60% -187Colorado Avalanche
Record As Road Underdog6-3, 67% 318Record As Home Favorite23-9, 72% 176Dallas Stars
After 1 or More Days Off34-22, 61% -3596After 1 or More Days Off39-16, 71% -3406Colorado Avalanche

PAST 30 DAYS

Dallas StarsRECORDColorado AvalancheRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road2-0, 100% 134Record at Home2-2, 50% -98Dallas Stars
VS Colorado Avalanche0-1, 0% -100VS Dallas Stars1-0, 100% 72Colorado Avalanche
vs Team .500 or Better1-1, 50% -24vs Team .500 or Better2-2, 50% -59Dallas Stars
Record As Road Underdog0-0 No GamesRecord As Home Favorite2-2, 50% -98Dallas Stars
After 1 or More Days Off7-1, 88% -529After 1 or More Days Off6-2, 75% -550Dallas Stars

OVER-UNDER TRENDS

Dallas StarsRECORDColorado AvalancheRECORDO-U EDGE
OVER-UNDER ON ROAD19-14, 58% OverOVER-UNDER AT HOME19-14, 58% OverOVER
ROAD OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS2-0, 100% OverHOME OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS5-1, 83% OverOVER
ROAD OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON12-15, 44% OverHOME OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON16-15, 52% OverUNDER
Opp Averages >2.8 G at Home26-22, 54% OVEROpp Averages >2.8 G on Road29-20, 59% OVEROVER

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SIDE VALUE - Dallas Stars Road Games: 18-15, 55% -277 Colorado Avalanche Home Games: 20-12, 62% +40 SIDE VALUE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Dallas Stars Road Games: 2-0, 100% 0 Colorado Avalanche Home Games: 2-2, 50% -98

MONEY LINE - Dallas Stars Road Games: 16-17, 48% -426 Colorado Avalanche Home Games: 23-9, 72% 176 MONEY LINE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Dallas Stars Road Games: 2-0, 100% +134 Colorado Avalanche Home Games: 2-2, 50% -98

OVER-UNDER RECORD - Dallas Stars Road Games: 18-15, 55% + 138 Colorado Avalanche Home Games: 19-13, 59% + 429 OVER-UNDER RECORD (PAST 30 DAYS) - Dallas Stars Road Games: 1-1, 50% -9 Colorado Avalanche Home Games: 3-1, 75% + 173

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