A crucial series lead is at stake when the Dallas Stars take on the Colorado Avalanche in Game 5 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs on Monday. The Stars emerged with a 2-1 series lead after two dramatic overtime victories, although the Avalanche responded decisively in Game 4 with a 4-0 victory. The match is set to commence at 9:30 p.m. ET from the American Airlines Center in Dallas.

In terms of betting, Colorado holds the edge as a -140 favorite on the money line (bet $140 to win $100), while Dallas stands as the +118 underdog (bet $100 to win $118). The total goals over/under stands at six, and the Avalanche is favored by 1.5 goals (+178) on the puck line.

It is vital to check the predictions from SportsLine’s trusted model before placing any bets on the Stars vs. Avalanche matchup.

The SportsLine Model has conducted 10,000 simulations of this game. As the playoffs continue, it boasts a record of 78-55 on its top-rated traps and picks, providing a return exceeding $1,500 for players betting $100.

Below are some key bets for Monday:

Stars +1.5 (-218)

Dallas has covered the puck line in two of their last three games, aside from the shutout in Game 4. Mackenzie Blackwood recorded back-to-back shutouts this season, but facing the fully energized Stars poses a different challenge.

Nathan MacKinnon - 5+ shots on goal (+120)

The Hart Trophy winner is tied for four goals this postseason and leads with 24 shots on goal through four games. He performed exceptionally well at the American Airlines Center in Game 1 and is expected to challenge Jake Oettinger with frequent shots.

Jonathan Drouin - Over 0.5 assists (+185)

Drouin has tallied 21 assists in 40 playoff games and is currently tied for the most assists in this series with three. His likelihood of registering another assist stands at +185 odds.