In this article we will formulate a Stars vs Jets prediction for this NHL game on Monday, February 2nd 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 32-14-9 this year after they defeated Utah by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Dallas scored three goals in the first period, but they barely escaped with the win in the third. The Stars out shot Utah by a total of 32-14, won 56.9% of the face-offs, and went 2-4 on the power play in the game. Dallas got goals from Duchene, Johnston, and Harley, while DeSmith stopped 12 out of 14 shots, which was an .857 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Dallas defeated the Golden Knights by a score of 5-4 and the Blues by a score of 4-3. The Stars have won four games in a row and they are currently third in the Central standings with 73 points. Dallas has scored 3.27 goals per game and they have allowed 2.73 goals against per game, while also going 30.0% on the power play and 80.2% on the penalty kill this season. Mikko Rantanen has led Dallas with 19 goals and 47 assists, while Jason Robertson has added 30 goals and 33 assists. The projected starting goalie for Dallas is Jake Oettinger, who is 21-10-4 with a 2.69 goals against average and a .900 save percentage this year.
Winnipeg Jets Betting Preview
The Winnipeg Jets are 22-25-7 this season after they defeated Florida by a score of 2-1 in their last game. Winnipeg trailed 1-0 for most of the game, but they scored two goals in the third to escape with the win. The Jets were out shot by a total of 28-21, won 58.8% of the face-offs, and went 0-5 on the power play in the game. Winnipeg got goals from Perfetti and Scheifele, while Comrie stopped 27 out of 28 shots, which was a .964 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Winnipeg lost to the Lightning by a score of 4-1, but did beat the Devils by a score of 4-3 before that. The Jets have lost three of their last five games and they are currently sixth in the Central standings with 51 points. Winnipeg has scored 2.87 goals per game and they have allowed 3.04 goals against per game, while also going 18.7% on the power play and 79.5% on the penalty kill this season. Mark Scheifele has led Winnipeg with 27 goals and 38 assists, while Kyle Connor has added 24 goals and 38 assists. The projected starting goalie for Winnipeg is Connor Hellebuyck, who is 13-15-6 with a 2.71 goals against average and a .902 save percentage this season.
Why the Dallas Stars will win
- The Stars have won each of their last nine home games following a road win.
- The Jets have lost each of their last six games as underdogs against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Jets have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight road games following a road win.
- The home team has covered the puck line in six of the last seven games between the Jets and Stars.
- The Stars have won the third period in each of their last seven Monday home games.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Jets’ last eight Monday night games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Seven of the last eight night games between the Jets and Stars at American Airlines Center have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Three of the last four games between two teams from the Central Division have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Stars’ last 10 games as favorites against Central Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Jets’ last five road games against opponents on a winning streak.
Dallas Stars Player Prop Facts
- Matt Duchene has scored at least one goal in each of the Stars’ last four games.
- Wyatt Johnston has recorded at least one assist in each of the Stars’ last six games as favorites against Central Division opponents.
Winnipeg Jets Player Prop Facts
- Gabriel Vilardi has recorded at least one assist in six of the Jets’ last seven games as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
- Mark Scheifele has scored at least one goal in four of the Jets’ last five games as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
Stars vs Jets Prediction
Dallas comes into this matchup on a four game winning streak and they have scored 15 goals in those four wins. The Stars are 14-7-3 at home this year, while the Jets are 10-15-2 on the road. Winnipeg has won two of their last three games, but they have been very inconsistent all season. The Jets have scored two goals or fewer in four of their last five games and they have wasted some great numbers from Hellebuyck in net. Dallas already has two wins over Winnipeg this season and I like them to win by at least two goals in this one.