The Winnipeg Jets and Dallas Stars are set for a big matchup tonight at American Airlines Center. These teams are having very different seasons, as the Stars are one of the top teams in the Western Conference, while the Jets have been arguably the biggest disappointment in the NHL.

Dallas has had Winnipeg’s number lately, as they’ve claimed the first two meetings between these teams this season, 5-4 and 4-3. Furthermore, Dallas defeated Winnipeg four games to two in the second round of the 2024-25 Stanley Cup playoffs.

Jets vs. Stars NHL Betting Odds

With a record of 22-25-7, the Jets find themselves nine points out of a playoff spot entering this meeting. On the other side, the Stars’ record of 32-14-9 has them firmly near the top of the Western Conference standings. Thus, it’s not surprising to see the Stars heavily favoured with moneyline odds of -170. The Jets have odds of +140 on the moneyline.

In terms of the puckline, Winnipeg is 26-28 while Dallas is 22-33 so far this season. In this particular matchup, Dallas’ -1.5 is valued at +145, with Winnipeg’s +1.5 at -175. The game total is set at 5.5, with the Over having odds of -115 and the Under listed at -105. On the season, the Jets are 30-23-1 to the Over, while the Stars are 26-28-1.

Jason Robertson (+130) and Kyle Connor (+155) have the shortest odds to score a goal in the game. Robertson is tied for fifth in the NHL with 30 goals on the season, while Connor has 24 of his own. Mark Scheifele leads the Jets with 27 goals on the season, and he has odds of +190 to find the back of the net in this game.

Winnipeg Jets

The Winnipeg Jets enter this matchup coming off a 2-1 win over the Florida Panthers on Saturday. However, Winnipeg has dropped three of its last five games overall. If the Jets want to fight back into the playoff picture, picking up a win against the Stars in this matchup is crucial.

The Jets are 22nd in the NHL in scoring, averaging 2.87 goals per game. On special teams, Winnipeg ranks 21st with a power play percentage of 18.7 per cent and 16th with a penalty kill operating at a 79.5 per cent clip. Connor and Schiefele continue to produce at elite levels, but the loss of Nikolaj Ehlers to Carolina during the offseason is clearly having an impact on Winnipeg’s offensive attack this season.

Winnipeg is just 10-15-2 away from home this season. This will be their fourth consecutive road game, and facing a tough Stars team in this matchup presents plenty of challenges.

Dallas Stars

The Dallas Stars enter tonight’s matchup against Winnipeg riding a four-game win streak. Furthermore, Dallas has won five of six, with the lone loss coming against Columbus (1-0) on January 22. They currently own 73 points on the season, which is the third-most in the West.

On the season, the Stars rank 11th in the league in scoring (3.27 goals per game), and the power play has been elite (30 per cent conversion rate), only trailing the Oilers for the NHL lead. Dallas is also strong defensively, allowing just 2.73 goals per game (fifth in the NHL), while their penalty kill ranks 13th (kill rate of 80.2 per cent).

The Stars love playing on home ice, as they are a strong 14-7-3 at American Airlines Center so far this season. Scoring goals at home is not a problem for Dallas, as its power play percentage increases to a league-high 31.2 per cent when playing at home.

NHL Prediction: Who Will Win Jets vs. Stars?

The Stars arguably own the best forward depth in the entire NHL. Mikko Rantanen, Jason Robertson, and Wyatt Johnston are all superstars in their own right, and they are all averaging better than a point per game on the season. Dallas also has great secondary scorers such as Roope Hintz and Miro Heiskanen.

Winnipeg simply doesn’t have that same depth, which could make it hard for them to keep up. I see Dallas winning this matchup by a score of 5-3. 

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