Avalanche vs. Stars Prediction & Picks - Oct. 13

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The Dallas Stars (2-2-1) host the Colorado Avalanche (3-2) at American Airlines Center on Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN, with both teams back in action after a loss. The Stars are coming off a 2-1 shootout defeat to the Pittsburgh Penguins, while the Avalanche were beaten by the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-3 in their last outing.

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Here's our pick for who will secure the victory in Tuesday's matchup.

Avalanche vs. Stars Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer projection model for this game expects a final result of Stars 4, Avalanche 3.

  • Moneyline Pick: Stars (-118)
  • Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Avalanche (+1.5)

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Stars Splits and Trends

  • The Stars (2-2-1 overall) have a -1-1 record in games that have required overtime.
  • In the two games this season the Stars scored just one goal, they finished 0-1-1.
  • The Stars have scored at least three goals two times, and are 2-0-0 in those games.
  • In the one game when Dallas has recorded a lone power-play goal, it won (two points).
  • In the four games when it outshot its opponent, Dallas is 1-2-1 (three points).
  • The Stars have been outshot by opponents once, and won (two points).

Avalanche Splits and Trends

  • Colorado failed to win the only game this season when it scored two goals.
  • The Avalanche have scored more than two goals in four games, earning six points from those contests.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Colorado is 2-2-0 (four points).
  • The Avalanche have been outshot by opponents once, and won.

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Team Stats Comparison

Stars Rank Stars AVG Avalanche AVG Avalanche Rank
26th 2.20 Goals Scored 5.20 1st
1st 1.40 Goals Allowed 3.40 21st
23rd 24.8 Shots 32.4 3rd
3rd 22.0 Shots Allowed 25.6 12th
30th 7.69% Power Play % 22.22% 12th
9th 88.24% Penalty Kill % 85.71% 12th

Avalanche vs. Stars Game Time and TV Channel

  • When: Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 8:30 p.m. ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN
  • Where: American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas

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