Nathan MacKinnon leads all players in shot attempts and shots on target, making it no surprise he’s also pacing the league in goals.
He scored in both games against Dallas this season, and my Stars vs. Avalanche predictions have him finding the back of the net again.
Let’s get into my NHL picks for Wednesday, March 18.
Stars vs Avalanche prediction
Stars vs Avalanche best bet: Nathan MacKinnon anytime goal (+100)
Nathan MacKinnon lives to play the Dallas Stars. They have been a top-tier contender for years, and yet MacKinnon has still found a way to score in eight of the past nine head-to-head meetings, including six straight.
MacKinnon has generated 45 shots on goal and 78 attempts over those nine games. That’s an average of 5.0 shots and 8.66 attempts, better than his normal outputs, which were already elite.
With the last change in the Colorado Avalanche's back pocket, head coach Jared Bednar will get MacKinnon extra shifts away from Dallas’ top defensive personnel.
Enjoying Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account
Stars vs Avalanche same-game parlay
Cale Makar has logged 26+ minutes in five straight against Dallas and should be heading for another massive workload, given the stakes of this Central Division battle.
He has an assist in seven of the past 10 games MacKinnon has scored, and heavily correlates at 5-on-5 and on the power play.
Thomas Harley blocked multiple shots in 16 of 20 games vs. Top-10 shot-generation teams. He has also blocked two or more in seven straight against Colorado.
Stars vs Avalanche SGP
- Nathan MacKinnon anytime goal
- Cale Makar Over 0.5 assists
- Thomas Harley Over 1.5 blocked shots
Stars vs Avalanche odds
- Moneyline: Stars +125 | Avalanche -145
- Puck Line: Stars +1.5 (-190) | Avalanche -1.5 (+160)
- Over/Under: Over 6.5 (+105) | Under 6.5 (-125)
Stars vs Avalanche trend
Nathan MacKinnon has scored nine times over the last nine games against Dallas. Find more NHL betting trends for Stars vs. Avalanche.
How to watch Stars vs Avalanche
| Location | Ball Arena, Denver, CO |
| Date | Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 9:30 p.m. ET |
| TV | TNT |
Stars vs Avalanche latest injuries
Odds are correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change.
Not intended for use in MA.
Affiliate Disclosure: Our team of experts has thoroughly researched and handpicked each product that appears on our website. We may receive compensation if you sign up through our links.
