Stars vs Devils Prediction 10/27/26 NHL Picks Today
New Jersey Devils (7-4) vs. Dallas Stars (7-3)
October 27, 2026 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Dallas Stars -125 / New Jersey Devils 105; Over/Under: 5.5
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In this article we will formulate a Stars vs Devils prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, October 27th at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Dallas Stars Betting Preview
The Dallas Stars are 7-3-1 this year after they defeated the Islanders by a score of 6-3 in their last game. Dallas led 1-0, 2-1, and 3-2, but needed three goals in the third to secure the win. The Stars out shot New York by a total of 38-20, won 45% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. Dallas was led by Jason Robertson, who had two goals, while Jake Oettinger stopped 17 out of 20 shots in the game.
Prior to that win, Dallas defeated the Jets by a score of 3-2 and the Bruins by a score of 3-2. The Stars have scored 2.82 goals per game and they have allowed 1.73 goals against per game, while also going 18.5% on the power play and 92.3% on the penalty kill this season. Mikko Rantanen has led the Stars with six goals and eight assists, while Jake Oettinger is 6-2-1 with a 1.43 goals against average and a .930 save percentage this year.
New Jersey Devils Betting Preview
The New Jersey Devils are 7-4-0 this season after they defeated the Kings by a score of 3-1 in their last game. New Jersey trailed 1-0 in the second period, but they scored once in the second and twice in the third for the win. The Devils out shot LA by a total of 26-13, won 48.6% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. New Jersey was led by Arseny Gritsyuk, who had one goal and one assist, while Jake Allen stopped 12 out of 13 shots in the game.
Prior to that win, New Jersey defeated the Ducks by a score of 4-1 and the Avalanche by a score of 4-3. The Devils have scored 3.27 goals per game and they have allowed 2.91 goals against per game, while also going 20.6% on the power play and 74.1% on the penalty kill this season. Jack Hughes has led the team with three goals and nine assists, while Jake Allen is 5-2-0 with a 2.84 goals against average and an .886 save percentage this season.
Why the Dallas Stars will win
- The Stars have won 14 of their last 15 night games following a home win.
- The Devils have lost each of their last five road games following a win.
- The Devils have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five road games following a win.
- The home team has covered the puck line in four of the Devils’ last five games.
- The Stars have won the third period in each of their last five home games.
Why the New Jersey Devils will win
- The Devils have won four of their last five games as road underdogs against the Stars.
- The Stars have lost four of their last five games as a favorite when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The road team has covered the puck line in each of the last 10 games between the Devils and Stars.
- The Stars have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last seven Tuesday games.
- The Devils have won the second period in each of their last five games against Central Division opponents when trailing after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Ten of the Stars’ last 11 games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Eight of the Devils’ last nine road games against opponents on a winning streak have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Devils’ last eight Tuesday games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Stars’ last six games.
Dallas Stars Player Prop Facts
- Wyatt Johnston has scored at least one goal in each of the Stars’ last four games as favorites against the Devils.
- Matt Duchene has recorded at least one assist in each of his last five appearances.
- Jason Robertson is one of only three players in the league to have recorded 2+ points in four or more consecutive appearances this season.
New Jersey Devils Player Prop Facts
- Arseni Gritsyuk has scored a goal in each of the Devils’ last five games.
- Jack Hughes has recorded at least one assist in seven of his last eight road appearances against Central Division opponents.
- Arseni Gritsyuk has scored a goal in each of his last five appearances – longest active streak in the league.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Dallas Stars rank 1st in the league for goals against per game this season (1.73).
- The Dallas Stars rank 2nd in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (92.31%).
- The New Jersey Devils rank 8th in the league for goals against per game this season (2.91).
- The New Jersey Devils rank 1st in the league for shots per game this season (34.1).
Stars vs Devils Prediction
Dallas comes into this matchup on a five game winning streak and they have allowed two goals or fewer in four of those five wins. The Stars are 4-2-0 at home this year, while the Devils are 1-2-0 on the road. New Jersey has won four of their last five games and they have allowed one goal in three of those five. Both teams are playing very well, but we are getting Dallas at a great price at home. Take the Stars here.
