The Dallas Stars and Columbus Blue Jackets take the ice in NHL action at American Airlines Center on Tuesday, Oct. 21 at 8 p.m. ET. The matchup airs on ESPN+.
Dallas fell 3-1 on the road its last time out on Oct. 18 against the St. Louis Blues.
Columbus won at home in its most recent game on Oct. 18, 3-2 over the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Prepare for this matchup with what you need to know about Tuesday’s hockey action.
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Dallas Stars vs. Columbus Blue Jackets odds and betting lines
NHL odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Monday at 5:51 p.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.
Favorite: Stars (-206)Underdog: Blue Jackets (+169)Over/under: 6Stars vs. Blue Jackets game info and start timeDate: Tuesday, October 21, 2025Time: 8 p.m. ETTV channel: ESPN+Live stream: Watch on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)Live stream: Watch on ESPN+
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Stars stats and trendsDallas has won two of its four games as a favorite this season.The Stars have not played a game this season with their moneyline odds less than -206.There is a 67.3% chance that Dallas wins this contest, per the moneyline.Dallas has combined with its opponent to score more than 6 goals in four of five games this season.They are scoring at a 3.6 goals-per-game average (18 total) during that time.Over on the defensive side, the Stars have allowed 17 goals (3.4 per game) in those 10 outings.Blue Jackets stats and trendsThe Blue Jackets have been the underdog four times this season, and upset their opponent in one of those games.Columbus has not been a bigger underdog on the moneyline than the +169 odds on them winning this game.The Blue Jackets have a 37.2% chance to win this game (implied from the moneyline).Columbus’ games have gone over 6 goals only once this season.They have averaged just 2.8 goals per game (14 total) over that span.On the defensive end, the Blue Jackets have allowed only 2.6 goals per game (13 total) over those 10 outings.