Colorado Avalanche - Dallas Stars predictions and free betting tips [12/05/2024]

Today the third quarter-final match of the 2023-2024 Stanley Cup playoffs launches, featuring rivals from the Western Conference. Night-time hockey enthusiasts anticipate a confrontation between Colorado and Dallas.

Colorado

Colorado's hockey players participated in 82 official matches of the 2023-2024 NHL regular season. Colorado has 82 played matches and 107 points to their credit, which allowed them to secure 4th place in the Western Conference standings. Throughout the 2023-2024 season, Colorado consistently stayed among the leaders of the Western Conference, even aspiring to win. Until the final matches, Colorado had aimed to triumph in the Western Conference, but ultimately fell short of adversaries. Having played 82 matches, Colorado secured 4th place, giving way to representatives from Vancouver, Winnipeg, and Dallas. Colorado wrapped up the regular championship just 6 points away from the top spot. In the first playoffs round of the 2023-2024 Stanley Cup, Colorado encountered Winnipeg and pulled off an upset. In their first series encounter, Colorado lost with a score of 7:6, then embarked on a victorious streak that continued into the quarterfinals—Colorado secured 4 consecutive wins and booted Winnipeg out of the Stanley Cup running. In the second round, Colorado faced Dallas and the series score stands level. First, Colorado won with a score of 4:3, then succumbed with a two-goal disparity.

Dallas

The Dallas club played 82 official matches in the 2023-2024 NHL regular season. Dallas managed to rack up 113 points over 82 matches, which enabled them to capture 1st place in the Western Conference standings. The 2023-2024 season turned out to be a triumphant tournament for Dallas. Victory in the regular championship allowed Dallas to face what seemed like a weaker contender, but things didn't turn out that way. The "Stars" have been the strongest in the regular season and ended up facing Las Vegas in the 1/8 final. The champions of the 2023-2024 season played poorly in the regular championship and didn't expect anything serious against Dallas—an almost shocking turn of events. Nevertheless, Dallas managed to take control and return to the game despite trailing 0:2. Over seven matches, Dallas was able to break Las Vegas' resistance and advance into the second round, where it only gets tougher. In their first face-off against Colorado, Dallas' hockey players tasted defeat in overtime, subsequently besting their rivals with a score of 5:3. Now, the series moves to Colorado's home turf.

Head-to-Head

Dallas and Colorado have met in 91 official matches. Colorado has come out on top in 51 matches, while Dallas has proven stronger in 40 matches.

Prediction

Colorado will win in overtime. Despite having a weaker line-up compared to their Dallas competitors, team spirit and defensive play will allow Colorado to gain the edge in the series. Colorado will hold out until overtime and score in a swift attack.