The Colorado Avalanche visit the Dallas Stars on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, in what should be an interesting matchup early in the NHL season. Both teams have played a handful of games, with Colorado holding a slight edge in the standings at 3-2, while Dallas sits at 2-2.
Looking at the betting odds, the Avalanche are the favorites but not by a wide margin. They have a moneyline of -115, meaning you’d need to bet $115 to win $100 on them outright. The Stars are close behind at -105, so this is a fairly even-money game.
The spread is set at 1.5 goals, with Colorado as the away favorite at -1.5 (+220). This means if you want to back the Avalanche to win by two or more goals, a $100 bet would pay $220. On the other hand, Dallas has a -270 price to cover the +1.5 spread, which means you’d need to wager $270 to win $100 if you’re betting they lose by only one goal or win outright.
The total goals line is 5.5, with the Over at -135 and the Under at +114. This suggests the market expects a moderately high-scoring game, but the Over requires a bigger bet for a smaller return.
Overall, Colorado is favored but not overwhelmingly so, and the spread odds indicate the market is cautious about a big Avalanche win. If you believe in a close game or a Dallas bounce-back, the home side’s spread might offer value despite the higher price.