Central Division rivals are set to clash in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, with the Dallas Stars playing host to the Colorado Avalanche in Game 1 on Saturday. This encounter follows last year’s postseason where the Stars emerged victorious in six games during the second round.
The Stars concluded their 2025 regular season four points above the Avalanche, yet they are arriving at this playoff matchup amid a four-game losing streak. Meanwhile, the Avalanche have a better record in the season series, winning two of the three encounters, although they’ve struggled in the final weeks by dropping three of their last five games.
Notably, Jason Robertson is set to miss Game 1 due to a lower body injury, a key player absent which has contributed to the Avalanche emerging as early favorites.
Puck drop from American Airlines Center in Dallas is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET. Colorado is favored at -134 on the moneyline, while Dallas is positioned as an underdog at +112. The total goals predicted stands at 5.5.
The SportsLine Projection Model, which has recorded significant profit throughout this season, shows a 53% chance of a Stars win according to its analysis.
Best Bets for This Matchup
- Stars to Win (+118 Moneyline)
The model suggests high value in backing the home team despite the injuries affecting their line-up. - Nathan MacKinnon Anytime Goalscorer (+150)
MacKinnon finishing the season strong gives him a solid chance to score. - Over 5.5 Goals (-125)
Historical matches indicate that the over is likely to hit based on recent performance.
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