The Dallas Stars are set to host the Colorado Avalanche for a thrilling Game 7 in the opening round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. Momentum has shifted, with the home team winning the last three contests. The Avalanche forced this decisive game by mounting a third-period comeback in Game 6, turning a 4-3 deficit into a 7-4 win. This crucial matchup takes place Saturday at 8 p.m. ET at the American Airlines Center in Dallas.
According to the latest odds, Colorado enters Game 7 as the favorite on the money line at -137 (requiring a $137 wager to win $100). Dallas is listed as the underdog at +116 (bet $100 to win $116). The total number of goals (over/under) is set at 5.5. Additionally, the Avalanche are favored on the puck line at -1.5 (+187).
Stars +1.5 on the puck line (-230)
One recommended bet is the Stars +1.5 on the puck line (-230). Dallas has successfully covered the puck line three times in the series, including two home games. Historically, the Stars hold a 5-3 record in home Game 7s, whereas the Avalanche are 2-5 on the road in Game 7s. While goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood had a shutout for the Avalanche in Game 4, he has also conceded four or more goals in three other games in the series and lacks Game 7 experience. Analysis suggests Dallas is likely to keep this game close, covering the puck line in nearly 80% of simulated scenarios.
Nathan MacKinnon anytime goal-scorer (+100)
Another wager to consider is Nathan MacKinnon to score a goal at any time during the game (+100). Although MacKinnon didn`t register as many shots in Game 6 compared to earlier matchups, he still managed to score. The prolific forward has found the net in five out of the six games played so far, including netting the decisive goal in Game 6.
1st period goal in the first 10 minutes (-142)
A popular prop bet is for a goal to be scored within the first 10 minutes of the first period (-142). Game 1 was an exception with no scoring in the initial period. However, in four of the subsequent five games, the first goal was scored within the first 10 minutes, sometimes very early, such as Wyatt Johnston`s goal just nine seconds into Game 5.
