The Winnipeg Jets and the Dallas Stars meet Thursday in NHL action from the American Airlines Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Winnipeg Jets vs. Dallas Stars prediction.
Winnipeg Jets Team Preview
The Winnipeg Jets come into this one looking to build on a four-game win streak after a 4-3 OT win over Nashville last time out. Mark Scheifele has a team-high 69 points with 24 goals and 45 assists while Kyle Connor has 56 points with a team-high 32 goals and 24 assists. Josh Morrissey has 64 points with a team-high 55 assists of his own while Nikolaj Ehlers has 56 points with 23 goals and 33 assists and Cole Perfetti also has 36 points with 17 goals and 19 assists. Connor Hellebuyck has gone 35-19-4 with a 2.42 GAA and a .920 save percentage in goal for Winnipeg while Laurent Brossoit is 13-5-2 with a 2.10 GAA and a .925 save percentage this season. The Jets will meet the Avalanche and Kraken after this one.
Winnipeg Jets Team Facts
- The Jets have lost eight of their last nine games at American Airlines Center.
- The Jets have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six night games against Central Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Jets’ last six games against Central Division opponents.
- The Jets have lost the third period in four of their last five games following a road win.
Dallas Stars Team Preview
The Dallas Stars come into this one looking to build on a 3-2 win over Buffalo in their last matchup. Jason Robertson leads the Stars in scoring with 78 points including a team-high 50 assists while Joe Pavelski has 66 points with 27 goals and 39 assists. Roope Hintz has 65 points with 30 goals of his own and 35 assists and Matt Duchene has 64 points with 39 assists. Wyatt Johnston also has 65 points with a team-high 32 goals and 33 assists. Jake Oettinger has posted a 33-13-4 record in goal for Dallas with a 2.81 GAA and a .903 save percentage while Scott Wedgewood is 16-7-5 with a 2.85 GAA and an .899 save percentage.
Dallas Stars Team Facts
- The Stars have won each of their last 13 night games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Stars have covered the puck line in each of their last 10 night games against Western Conference opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in each of the last three games between the Jets and Stars at American Airlines Center.
- The Stars have won the third period in each of their last six games as favorites against Central Division opponents.
Jets vs Stars Prediction
I’m on the Stars here. I like this Winnipeg team and think they’ll be a tough out in the playoffs, but right now, Dallas looks like a team on a mission. A win here all but locks up the Stars the Central division crown, while Winnipeg could use the win to get home ice against Colorado which is big as well, but Dallas has owned the recent head-to-head meetings between these two teams and at home I think they have the edge here. Give me Dallas.