Dallas Stars vs. Winnipeg Jets Prediction, NHL Odds
The Jets are coming off an 8-4 win over Montreal on Tuesday night, and have tallied 13 total goals while posting consecutive wins for just the second time since early January. The Stars open a three-game road trip after extending their current win streak to two games with Wednesday’s 4-3 win over Los Angeles, but are winless in two straight road dates.
The game opened as a pick’em on the NHL odds, with a total of 6.0.
Stars vs. Jets NHL Betting Odds
The betting line for Friday’s contest has held steady since opening with both clubs sporting -110 odds. However, the Jets have received the backing of 67 per cent of sports bettors. The total has held steady since opening at 6.0. However, the UNDER has emerged as a -117 favourite despite attracting just 51 per cent of bets.
Friday night’s matchup at Canada Life Centre marks the fourth and final regular season meeting between these clubs, and their third clash in three weeks. Home teams have held the edge in recent head-to-head clashes, winning each of the past five, with Dallas skating to victory in their two most recent matchups. While the Stars have topped Winnipeg in seven of 11 meeting, victory has come by the narrowest margins, with each of their past four matchups getting settled in overtime or by shootout. In addition, 10 of 13 meetings have featured six or more total goals. That has contributed to a 7-3-3 run for the OVER.
While the Stars have potted four goals in each of their past two contests, they have struggled to generate offence on the road. The club has scored just three total goals over their past three road games after averaging 4.40 goals over their previous five. However, the Dallas defence has remained stingy, surrendering just 1.86 goals in seven contests. The Jets’ recent offensive outburst is welcome after the club mustered just eight total goals during a preceding four-game slide. Winnipeg has also produced consistent results when facing Central Division rivals on home ice, winning eight of 11 while averaging 3.45 goals per game.
Dallas Stars
The Stars have climbed back into the Western Conference wild card race during their recent surge. Jake Oettinger has been a key contributor since taking over the role as starting goaltender, going 8-2-1 over his past 11 starts, and limiting opponents to two or fewer goals in six of seven outings. Veterans have led the charge on offence, with Joe Pavelski tallying two goals and eight points over his past seven appearances. Rearguard Ryan Suter has contributed three points over the past three games, ending a five-game points drought.
Winnipeg Jets
The Jets are coming off a wild seesaw battle with the Canadiens, in which they blew a 4-0 lead before rebounding with four late goals to seal the win. The Winnipeg power play scored four times on Tuesday after scoring just four total goals over their previous eight. Pierre-Luc Dubois stayed red-hot, scoring once and adding two assists, and has recorded multiple points in three straight outings. However, goaltender Connor Hellebuyck has continued to struggle, allowing 10 total goals on just 77 shots over his past two appearances.
DAL
WIN