NHL Betting Preview: Jets vs Stars
The Winnipeg Jets go up against the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center, with face-off scheduled for 17:00 on Thursday, April 2.
Why Stars Can Claim the Win
We are going to bet against the Jets with our prediction. The best way of doing this is by siding with the home team and we really like the -112 about the Stars winning on the 3-Way Moneyline.
7 Wins for Stars in Past 10 H2H Games
Winnipeg Jets have triumphed in their previous three road games. The latest saw them beat Chicago Blackhawks 4-3 (OT) at United Center. Josh Morrissey found the net along with three other players.
Dallas Stars have suffered defeat in their last three home games. Most recently, they lost 6-3 on the road at TD Garden against Boston Bruins. Wyatt Johnston, Matt Duchene and Jamie Benn each scored one goal.
Head-to-Head Statistics
The Stars triumphed 4-3 when they last played the Jets. This head-to-head was played at American Airlines Center. The Stars have four straight wins against the Jets. They’ve also claimed 7 victories in the past 10 head-to-head meetings.
Starting Goalies
Connor Hellebuyck (Expected)
Season
W-L-OTL:
GAA:
SV%:
SO:
24/25
20-20-11
2.8
.898
0
23/24
37-19-4
2.39
.921
5
Jake Oettinger (Expected)
Season
W-L-OTL:
GAA:
SV%:
SO:
24/25
30-12-6
2.7
.898
2
23/24
35-14-2
2.72
.905
3
Winnipeg Jets – Last 10 Games
6 wins, 2 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 3.0 goals from 25.0 shots on goal, with a 12.5% powerplay efficiency. The Jets have been giving up 2.7 goals from 27.7 shots, averaging 2.7 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 81.5%.
Kyle Connor is the top points scorer with 13 points, 5 goals and 8 assists, with Mark Scheifele racking up 13 points, 4 goals and 9 assists, over the past 10 games. Goalie Connor Hellebuyck have a 2.58 goal against average with a .903 save percentage.
Dallas Stars – Last 10 Games
The Stars have 3 wins, 5 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 2.5 goals from 23.1 shots on goal, with a 18.4% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.3 goals from 25.7 shots, averaging 3.5 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 82.9%.
The top points scorer is Jason Robertson with 11 points, 4 goals and 7 assists, while Wyatt Johnston is next in line after having 9 points, 6 goals and 3 assists. Goalie Jake Oettinger have a 2.81 GAA with a .882 SV%.
Winnipeg Jets vs Dallas Stars Prediction & Picks
We cover the key Winnipeg Jets vs Dallas Stars betting angles, showcasing our expert match prediction, best correct score selection, top player props and a bet builder tailored for value.
Game Prediction
We’re keeping our pick simple and backing Dallas Stars to claim a victory. They should be able to triumph over 60 minutes in this NHL game and you can get them at a tempting -112.
To deliver the best possible hockey predictions, we start by locking in the team news and taking time to review the latest form. There’s also no shortage of data to crunch from the most up-to-date NHL stats available.
Key Jets vs Stars stats:
Stars have won 6 of their last 10 games at home.Stars have won 12 of their last 20 games.Jets have lost 13 of their last 20 games on the road.Stars have won the last 4 games between these teams.Stars 3-Way Moneyline Probability
When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 52.9% chance of landing a return. In the opinion of our analysts, there’s actually a probability of success between 55-60%. This hockey wager can therefore be backed with confidence.
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Player Prop Picks
Wyatt Johnston (Stars) has been on the scoresheet in his past 5 home games. We think there’s value in backing him for an Anytime Goalscorer prop bet at +170 which will hopefully see him find the net.
Latest Wyatt Johnston Player Prop Odds
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Winnipeg Jets vs Dallas Stars Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Latest Odds Suggest Stars Win
With a 63% chance of securing victory, Dallas Stars are favorites for this game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of -169. The market suggests that Winnipeg Jets are least likely to win at +140.
The puck line is calculated to be 1.5, while total goals comes in at 5.5. A wager on Totals allows bettors to use the latest data to good effect. The Over 5.5 selection is available to back at -120.
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Mikko Rantanen is the First Goalscorer Favorite
Mikko Rantanen is the market leader to be First Goalscorer at +850. Alternatively, there’s the chance to back him to find the net at any stage at +130.
Player Goals
Mikko Rantanen (Stars)
Jason Robertson (Stars)
Kyle Connor (Jets)
Wyatt Johnston (Stars)
Player Assists
Mikko Rantanen (Stars)
Mark Scheifele (Jets)
Jason Robertson (Stars)
Kyle Connor (Jets)
Player Shots
Jason Robertson (Stars)
Kyle Connor (Jets)
Mikko Rantanen (Stars)
Wyatt Johnston (Stars)
Micro Betting
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Team Stats
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Winnipeg Jets Stats
Dallas Stars Stats
6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games
+1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 9 of the last 10 games
+1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 9 of the last 10 games on the road
-1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 1 of the last 10 games
-1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 home games
Game Totals: An average of 6.00 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.10 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 5.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.10 goals and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.90 pts and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 games on the road
Game Totals: An average of 5.90 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.70 goals in the previous 10 home games
Over 5.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.60 goals and allowed 3.30 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.60 goals and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 home games
Last 10 Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.4
Shots: 25
Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
Penalties: 2.7
Empty Net Goals: 0.3
Penalty Minutes: 6
Blocks: 11
Faceoff Wins : 28.3
Hits: 21.2
Giveaways: 13.8
Takeaways: 4.6
Last 10 Games on the Road
Goals Powerplay: 0.5
Shots: 26.8
Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
Penalties: 2.6
Empty Net Goals: 0.1
Penalty Minutes: 5.5
Blocks: 13.1
Faceoff Wins : 28.2
Hits: 20.4
Giveaways: 14.4
Takeaways: 4.3
Last 10 Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.7
Shots: 23.1
Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
Penalties: 3.5
Empty Net Goals: 0.2
Penalty Minutes: 7.6
Blocks: 13
Faceoff Wins : 24.2
Hits: 21.5
Giveaways: 13.5
Takeaways: 4.7
Last 10 Home Games
Goals Powerplay: 1
Shots: 24.8
Goals Shorthanded: 0
Penalties: 4.7
Empty Net Goals: 0
Penalty Minutes: 10.6
Blocks: 13.4
Faceoff Wins : 25.5
Hits: 21.7
Giveaways: 14.2
Takeaways: 4.8
Starting Lineups
Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.
Expert Analysis by Paul Boucher
Senior NHL Analyst
About the Analyst
Paul Boucher is a Senior NHL Analyst and Head of the Ice Hockey Editorial Betting Panel with over 15 years of experience as a sports journalist and betting analyst. Based in Montreal, he provides first-hand insight through regular attendance at the Bell Centre, utilising advanced metrics to identify market value across key game lines, player props and same game parlays.
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