Pick details
| MATCHUP | Columbus Blue Jackets | Dallas Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 5-6 | 7-5 |
| Spread | +1.5 -175 | -1.5 145 |
| Moneyline | +160 | -192 |
| Total | Over 5.5 (-105) | Under 5.5 (-115) |
| Where | American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX | |
| When | Saturday, October 31, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Blue Jackets vs Stars Prediction
The Blue Jackets have actually won the last three games against the Stars, so you can talk yourself into a shot in the dark. The Stars are also coming off two bad losses where the defense didn’t show up. However, the Stars are still comfortably the better team; they’re at home, and the Blue Jackets have a nonexistent offense that’s not going to scare Dallas.
The Blue Jackets are 29th in goals per game, 25th in shots, and 30th in power play percentage. The Blue Jackets have also earned points in just one of their first four road games. A bit of a pricey line, but the Stars have to be the play on Saturday night. Give me the Stars and the PL for max betting value.
Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Preview
The Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Flyers, lost to the Hurricanes, and they play the Avs next. The Blue Jackets have lost 5 of their last 8 games.
The Columbus Blue Jackets are averaging 2.45 goals per game and are scoring on 13.3 percent of their power play opportunities. Kent Johnson leads Columbus with 7 goals, Zach Werenski has 9 assists, and Adam Fantilli has 33 shots on goal. Defensively, the Columbus Blue Jackets are allowing 3.27 goals per game and are killing 74.3 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Jet Greaves has allowed 19 goals on 164 shots faced, and Cam Talbot has given up 15 goals on 142 shots.
Dallas Stars Betting Preview
The Dallas Stars lost to the Devils and Habs, and they play the Capitals next. The Stars have won 7 of their last 11 games.
The Dallas Stars are averaging 2.67 goals per game and are scoring on 18.5 percent of their power play opportunities. Mikko Rantanen leads Dallas with 6 goals, Jason Robertson has 8 assists, and Tyler Seguin has 30 shots on goal. Defensively, the Dallas Stars are allowing 2 goals per game and are killing 92.9 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Jake Oettinger has allowed 17 goals on 204 shots faced, while Casey DeSmith has given up 9 goals on 80 shots.
Randy Chambers's Pick: Stars -1.5
