Columbus Blue Jackets (26-19-7) vs. Dallas Stars (33-17-1)
February 2, 2025 6:00 pm EDT
The Line: Dallas Stars -265 / Columbus Blue Jackets 215; Over/Under: 5.5
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In this article, we will formulate a Stars vs Blue Jackets Prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, February 2nd at the Capital One Arena. Let’s take a look at a Dallas Stars vs Columbus Blue Jackets pick.
Blue Jackets Look for Another Win
No one is really talking about the Blue Jackets but they have played pretty well this season. The Blue Jackets faced off against the Utah Hockey Club in the last game and they were able to secure the 3-2 victory. Zach Werenski had a strong game scoring a goal and adding an assist. Danill Tarasov was on goal and he saved 31 of the 33 shots that he faced. The Blue Jackets have won three games in a row and over the last three games they have given up only five goals total.
The Blue Jackets are averaging 3.29 goals while their defense is giving up 3.29 goals per game. The offense is ranked 8th in the league while the defense is ranked 26th in the league. They are averaging 29.17 shots per game which is 11th in the league. They are averaging 29.1 shots per game game which is 22. They need to try and limit the shots that they are facing in this game. Zach Werenski has scored 17 goals and added 40 assists so far this season.
Stars Are Heating Up
The Stars are heating up heading into this game and they have won four games in a row. Two games ago against the Vegas Golden Knights, they won 4-3 in overtime and in the last game against the Vancouver Canucks they won 5-3. Roope Hintz had a strong game putting up two goals and and an assist. Jason Robertson also put up two goals and an assist. Jake Oettinger was in goal and he saved and he saved 26 of the 29 shots that he faced.
The Stars are averaging 3.17 goals while their defense is giving up 2.41 goals per game. The offense is naked 10th in the league while the defense is ranked 3rd. They are averaging 29.76 shots per game which is 6th in the league. They are giving up 26.67 shots per game which is 6th in the league. Jason Robertson has scored 18 goals and added 31 assists so far this season.
Stars vs Blue Jackets Prediction
The Blue Jackets have been playing well this season, but I just don’t trust their defense overall and their lack of playing defense is going to really hurt them in this game. The Stars offense has some confidence and they are going to get out to a fast start here. The Blue Jackets offense isn’t going to get enough shots off against the Stars defense, and it will be Dallas that gets the job done. Back the Stars on the puck line.
