Colorado Avalanche vs Dallas Stars predictions, Mar 18, 2026

Mar 16, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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On March 18, 2026, the Colorado Avalanche face off against the Dallas Stars in what promises to be an intriguing NHL matchup at the Avalanche’s home ice. Both teams are entering this contest with strong recent performances, setting the stage for a competitive clash.

The Colorado Avalanche have secured three victories in their last five outings, showcasing a resilient offense and solid defensive play. Their home advantage will be essential, as they look to leverage the support of their fans to maintain momentum and establish early control of the game.

Conversely, the Dallas Stars are riding a wave of confidence, having won four of their last five matches. This recent surge reflects their effective offensive strategies and a robust penalty kill, making them formidable opponents. Skilled depth across their lines has contributed to their success, allowing for sustained pressure on the opposition.

Bookmakers currently favor Colorado with odds at 2.02 for a home win, while Dallas stands at 3.08 for an away victory. Our model gives Colorado a slight edge with a probability of 50.1% for a home win, highlighting the closeness of this matchup. However, as both teams display high-caliber hockey, anticipation builds for a fiercely contested encounter, with no outcomes guaranteed.

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Colorado
46.7%		 Draw
22.5%		 Dallas
30.8%

Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2

Outrights of NHL Colorado Avalanche: 21.83% Dallas Stars: 6.42%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
MarathonBet 2.08 4.31 3.14
Pinnacle 2.02 4.18 3.08

Latest Results

14.03.26 Winnipeg Jets – Colorado Avalanche – 3:1
12.03.26 Seattle Kraken – Colorado Avalanche – 1:5
10.03.26 Colorado Avalanche – Edmonton Oilers – 3:4
08.03.26 Colorado Avalanche – Minnesota Wild – 3:2 penalties
06.03.26 Dallas Stars – Colorado Avalanche – 4:5 penalties		 14.03.26 Dallas Stars – Detroit Red Wings – 3:2 OT
12.03.26 Dallas Stars – Edmonton Oilers – 7:2
10.03.26 Dallas Stars – Vegas Golden Knights – 2:1
08.03.26 Dallas Stars – Chicago Blackhawks – 4:3 OT
06.03.26 Dallas Stars – Colorado Avalanche – 4:5 penalties

Facts

  • One of the most interesting matches of the day, featuring two top-table teams (ranked 1 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: ) and 2 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: )).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Colorado won 2.
  • In recent matches, Colorado has shown inconsistent form (last 5 games: 3 wins).
  • Dallas is in very good shape now (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).
  • Recently, Dallas has had a series of home games.
  • Colorado could have a small edge in this match.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Colorado won 8 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 12 matches, and goals 64:66. (average 3.2:3.3).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Colorado won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 35:32. (average 3.2:2.9).

    Latest Head To Head

    06.03.26 Dallas Stars – Colorado Avalanche – 4:5 penalties
    11.10.25 Colorado Avalanche – Dallas Stars – 4:5 penalties
    04.10.25 Dallas Stars – Colorado Avalanche – 3:2
    27.09.25 Colorado Avalanche – Dallas Stars – 4:1
    03.05.25 Dallas Stars – Colorado Avalanche – 4:2

    Standings

    Main

    Western Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Colorado Avalanche 65 39 5 9 12 247:163 97
    2 Dallas Stars 66 33 9 10 14 232:178 94
    3 Minnesota Wild 68 25 13 12 18 226:196 88
    4 Anaheim Ducks 67 22 15 3 27 223:233 77
    5 Vegas Golden Knights 67 23 8 14 22 220:209 76
    6 Edmonton Oilers 68 25 8 9 26 238:232 75
    7 Utah Mammoth 67 26 8 6 27 208:188 74
    8 Seattle Kraken 66 25 6 9 26 191:199 71
    9 San Jose Sharks 65 20 12 6 27 204:229 70
    10 Los Angeles Kings 66 17 10 15 24 176:200 69
    11 Nashville Predators 66 22 7 9 28 195:225 67
    12 Winnipeg Jets 66 23 5 10 28 188:202 66
    13 St. Louis Blues 67 24 3 10 30 177:222 64
    14 Chicago Blackhawks 66 18 7 11 30 175:213 61
    15 Calgary Flames 66 22 4 7 33 165:207 59
    16 Vancouver Canucks 66 13 7 8 38 171:246 48

    Eastern Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Carolina Hurricanes 66 31 11 6 18 234:192 90
    2 Buffalo Sabres 67 34 7 6 20 235:200 88
    3 Tampa Bay Lightning 65 31 9 4 21 231:182 84
    4 Montreal Canadiens 66 25 11 10 20 233:220 82
    5 Pittsburgh Penguins 66 28 5 15 18 223:202 81
    6 New York Islanders 67 24 14 5 24 197:191 81
    7 Boston Bruins 66 27 10 6 23 219:207 80
    8 Detroit Red Wings 67 25 11 8 23 195:201 80
    9 Columbus Blue Jackets 66 23 11 11 21 212:208 79
    10 Ottawa Senators 66 28 6 9 23 225:205 77
    11 Philadelphia Flyers 66 20 11 12 23 191:205 74
    12 Washington Capitals 68 28 5 8 27 212:203 74
    13 Toronto Maple Leafs 68 21 8 12 27 215:238 70
    14 Florida Panthers 66 26 7 3 30 199:220 69
    15 New Jersey Devils 66 22 11 2 31 176:201 68
    16 New York Rangers 66 19 9 8 30 189:205 64

    NHL Outrights

    1. Colorado Avalanche: 3.83 (21.83%)

    2. Tampa Bay Lightning: 5.13 (16.3%)

    3. Carolina Hurricanes: 6.5 (12.85%)

    4. Vegas Golden Knights: 11.5 (7.26%)

    5. Edmonton Oilers: 12 (6.96%)

    6. Dallas Stars: 13 (6.42%)

    7. Minnesota Wild: 16.5 (5.06%)

    8. Buffalo Sabres: 20 (4.18%)

    9. Montreal Canadiens: 36 (2.32%)

    10. Ottawa Senators: 38.5 (2.17%)

    11. Utah Mammoth: 38.5 (2.17%)

    12. Anaheim Ducks: 43.5 (1.92%)

    13. Pittsburgh Penguins: 48.5 (1.72%)

    14. Detroit Red Wings: 51 (1.64%)

    15. New York Islanders: 53.5 (1.56%)

    16. Columbus Blue Jackets: 64 (1.3%)

    17. Los Angeles Kings: 78.5 (1.06%)

    18. Boston Bruins: 101 (0.83%)

    19. Florida Panthers: 201 (0.42%)

    20. San Jose Sharks: 201 (0.42%)

    21. Washington Capitals: 251 (0.33%)

    22. Winnipeg Jets: 276 (0.3%)

    23. Seattle Kraken: 301 (0.28%)

    24. Nashville Predators: 451 (0.19%)

    25. Philadelphia Flyers: 751 (0.11%)

    26. New Jersey Devils: 751 (0.11%)

    27. Toronto Maple Leafs: 1251 (0.07%)

    28. St. Louis Blues: 1501 (0.06%)

    29. Calgary Flames: 1751 (0.05%)

    30. Chicago Blackhawks: 1751 (0.05%)

    31. New York Rangers: 1751 (0.05%)

    32. Vancouver Canucks: 3001 (0.03%)

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