Colorado Avalanche - Dallas Stars predictions and free betting tips [14/05/2024]

The fourth match in the Stanley Cup quarter-final playoffs for the 2023-2024 season, between Western Conference rivals, is scheduled to start at 04:30 GMT. A showdown between Colorado and Dallas is what nocturnal hockey enthusiasts can look forward to.

Colorado

The Colorado players have participated in 82 official NHL regular season matches in the 2023-2024 season. With 82 matches played and 107 points racked up, Colorado managed to secure the 4th spot in the Western Conference standings. Showing excellent results and consistently gaining points, the high tally allowed Colorado to finish among the strongest participants of the conference. At the end of the 82 matches, Colorado settled on the 4th position, falling behind Vancouver, Winnipeg and Dallas. Colorado was a long-time leader of the Western Conference but couldn't maintain the first position.

They lagged behind the Dallas leaders by 6 points. The 4th place landed Colorado a face-off with Winnipeg in the first round. Colorado wasn't the favourite in the first round, yet Winnipeg performed disappointingly, displaying a lacklustre performance. Colorado was weaker in the first match, but then enjoyed four consecutive victories. In the second round, Colorado met Dallas, and so far, the series score is not in their favour. Currently, the series score is 2:1 in favour of Colorado's rivals.

Dallas

The Dallas club played 82 official matches in the regular NHL 2023-2024 championship season. Dallas scored an impressive 113 points in 82 matches, securing the 1st spot in the Western Conference standings. The Dallas Stars performed exceptionally well this season, showing admirable consistency. Dallas maintained a top position throughout the championship, although not always first. Eventually, Dallas overtook all rivals and emerged as the Western Conference winner, a victory that yielded no advantage. After 82 matches, Dallas secured the 1st position, surpassing the closest competitors from Winnipeg.

So far, Dallas's performance in the Stanley Cup Playoffs hasn't been as solid as in the regular championship. The Dallas team could have bowed out after the first round, but they turned the confrontation with Vegas in their favour. Trailing 2:0, Dallas displayed resilience and triumphed in 7 matches. Dallas's performance in the second round is faring better than with Vegas. The loss in the first round made Dallas pull together, and they have since beaten Colorado twice in a row.

Head-to-head

Dallas and Colorado have faced each other in 91 official matches. Colorado boasts of 51 victories, while Dallas has been superior in 40 encounters.

Total Prediction

The individual total (ITO) for Dallas will exceed 2 goals.

Prediction

Dallas will win in regular time. Following the first round, the Dallas club could have left the Stanley Cup, but they showed character and remained. The situation against Colorado could have been a repeat, but the Stars are currently ahead and it's vital they secure a victory in the fourth match. If Dallas wins, it is highly likely that the series will belong to the Stars.