Colorado Avalanche (50-25-7) vs. Dallas Stars (52-21-9)
As the NHL Playoffs heat up, the Colorado Avalanche face off against the Dallas Stars in a pivotal Game 5 of the Western Conference’s second round on May 15, 2024. Currently trailing 2-1 in the series, the Avalanche look to leverage their regular season record and rebound in this critical matchup. Scheduled at the American Airlines Center and broadcasting on ESPN, this game is a top attraction on every top live betting website.
The Colorado Avalanche have successfully registered good offensive scores this season that are headed by center Nathan MacKinnon who has recorded 140 points from goals 51 and assists 89. Usually, right wing Mikko Rantanan and defenseman Cale Makar play actively, stimulating and advancing the game. This offensive firepower will be decisive as they will be up against a Dallas defense that is backed by a goaltender Jake Oettinger, who has a good rate of. With the best .905 save percentage and the lowest goals against average out of the Colorado Avalanche’s Alexandar Georgiev.
In opposition, the Dallas Stars are displaying their possession of the offensive power. The left wing Jason Robertson, with 80 points, 29 goals and 51 assists, and the centers Joe Pavelski and Roope Hintz, make up a powerful trio that has always managed to score. For them it will be to pass the Avalanche’s defense which has its own weakness, it is clearly traced by Georgiev’s foe. With .895 save percentage and a higher goals against average.
Colorado Avalanche vs. Dallas Stars Game Info
| When: | Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET |
| Where: | American Airlines Center |
| TV: | ESPN |
| Stream: | NHL.TV |
Goaltender Alexandar Georgiev vs. Goaltender Jake Oettinger
For the Avalanche, Georgiev had to go through the difficult season because of his high goals against average of 3.02 which is low and .897 save percentage. This shows that our forwards, who seem to be talented now, can use their skills to exploit those vulnerabilities. The performance of Georgiev will be the key in whether Colorado can take the offensive wave from Dallas.
For the Stars, Jake Oettinger had a more successful season, as is evidenced by the fact that he was able to save more goals than his fellow goalie. His potential to withstand a first-rate strike has been established and he must continue to remain calm and collected against an Avalanche group who is known to execute offensive aggressiveness and scoring.
NHL Odds/Point Spread: TBD, Total Odds: TBD
The sports betting odds for this game are currently yet to be known but given the performance and the big pressure on the Avalanche to pick up a win away, the betting lines are expected to be very closely matched. Some bodies will remember that any changes of pre-game updates or team information may change these numbers.
Colorado Avalanche Betting Trends
The Avalanche have been a strong spread bet, especially on the road, which shows their resilience in away games. While they have been trying to up their scoring in the recent games, it seems that the odds on the total going OVER might outweigh the other aspects in betting strategies for this game.
Dallas Stars Betting Trends
As might the Stars experience the mixed results in the last five games, but they could hit the odds in their favor by bringing the home performance under pressure. Their latest games have also witnessed a high scoring tendency, which matches the Avalanche’s style.
Colorado Avalanche vs. Dallas Stars 5/15/24 Betting Picks
Based on the analysis and the teams’ performance patterns, the game promises to be closely contested with potential for high scoring. The Avalanche might leverage their offensive strength, but the Stars’ solid goaltending and strategic home advantage could pose significant challenges.
For bettors, considering the OVER on total points might be a prudent choice given both teams’ recent scoring trends. The final recommendation leans towards the Stars securing a win, given their consistent goaltending and the pressure on the Avalanche. Stay tuned for the latest NHL Playoffs 2024 picks and updates on this electrifying showdown.
