In this article, we will formulate a Stars vs Jets prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, May 17, at American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Winnipeg Jets Betting Preview
The Winnipeg Jets (62-28-4, 45-49 ATS) not only lost their home-ice advantage with a loss in Game 1 of the current series against the Dallas Stars, but they later lost both road games. Although Winnipeg clawed back in the series with a 4-0 win in Game 5 to stay alive, the Jets are facing elimination again. Nikolaj Ehlers led the team with a pair of goals, while Mark Scheifele and Vladislav Namestnikov also scored. Connor Hellebuyck registered a shutout as he stopped all 22 shots he faced.
The Jets average 2.83 goals per game this postseason (9th), while they allow 3.17 GPG (11th). Kyle Connor leads the team with 16 points (5 G and 11 A). Mark Scheifele contributes 10 points (4 G and 6 A), while Neal Pionk has 7 points (1 G and 6 A).
Connor Hellebuyck (6-6-0) will likely take his place in the cage for the Jets on Saturday against the Jets. The 31-year-old is allowing 3.18 goals per game this playoffs with a .863 SV% and two shutouts.
Dallas Stars Betting Preview
The Dallas Stars (57-31-6, 44-50 ATS) have the matchpoint No. 2 on Saturday against the Jets after winning three of the first five games in the series. The Stars had a 3-1 lead prior to Game 5, but for the second time in the series, they lost 4-0. Jake Oettinger saved 31 of 34 shots he faced, while the offense failed to score for the third time this playoffs.
The Stars score 2.67 goals per game on average in the playoffs (10th), while they concede 3.08 GPG (8th). This postseason, Mikko Rantanen leads the team with 19 points (10 G and 9 A). Roope Hintz has 10 points (5 G and 10 A), while Thomas Harley chips in with 9 points (3 G and 6 A).
Jake Oettinger (7-5-0) is expected to start for the Stars at the goal on Saturday against the Jets. The 26-year-old is allowing 2.60 goals per game this playoffs with a .916 SV% and no shutouts.
Total Goals Facts
- Twelve of the last 13 games between the Jets and Stars have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Jets’ last five night games against the Stars following a win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Four of the last five games between two teams from the Central Division have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in four of the Stars’ last five games as favorites.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in 11 of the Jets’ last 15 road games against Western Conference opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Dallas Stars rank 6th in the league for goals against per game this season (2.71).
- The Dallas Stars are one of seven teams to rank in the top 10 for both goals scored and goals conceded per game this season.
- The Winnipeg Jets rank T3rd in the league for goals per game this season (3.35).
- The Winnipeg Jets are one of only three teams in the league to rank top 5 for both goals for and goals against per game this season.
Stars vs Jets Prediction
The Jets won six of the previous ten H2H encounters, and lead this season’s series 5-4. For the second straight game, the Jets play with their backs against the wall, and I am not sure who will emerge victorious on Saturday. One thing I do know is that we’re going to have a tight, low-scoring affair, which was the case in four of five games of the series. Interestingly, the Jets shut the Stars out in both wins, and even though I don’t think it will happen here, I am going with Under.