| MATCHUP | Winnipeg Jets | Dallas Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 32-30-12 | 44-19-12 |
| Spread | +1.5 -185 | -1.5 154 |
| Moneyline | +140 | -166 |
| Total | Over 5.5 (-112) | Under 5.5 (-108) |
| Where | American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX | |
| When | Thursday, April 2, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
The Winnipeg Jets and Dallas Stars meet Thursday in NHL action at the American Airlines Center. Here’s a Winnipeg Jets vs. Dallas Stars Prediction. This article will include a Winnipeg Jets vs. Dallas Stars Pick.
Winnipeg Jets Betting Preview
The Winnipeg Jets beat the Avs and Blackhawks and play the Blue Jackets next. The Jets have won 4 of their last 5 games.
The Winnipeg Jets are averaging 2.85 goals per game and are scoring 17.6 percent of their power play opportunities. Mark Scheifele leads Winnipeg with 34 goals, Kyle Connor has 51 assists, and Gabriel Vilardi has 138 shots on goal. Defensively, the Winnipeg Jets are allowing 3.03 goals per game and are killing 78.5 percent of their opponents’ power plays. Connor Hellebuyck has given up 143 goals on 1,406 shots faced, and Eric Comrie has allowed 60 goals on 583 shots.
Dallas Stars Betting Preview
The Dallas Stars lost to the Flyers and Bruins and play the Avs next. The Stars have lost 6 of their last 7 games.
The Dallas Stars are averaging 3.33 goals per game and are scoring on 28.8 percent of their power play opportunities. Wyatt Johnston leads Dallas with 41 goals, Mikko Rantanen has 52 assists, and Jason Robertson has 270 shots on goal. Defensively, the Dallas Stars are allowing 2.73 goals per game and are killing 80.6 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Jake Oettinger has allowed 128 goals on 1,253 shots faced, while Casey DeSmith has given up 65 goals on 712 shots.
Why the Dallas Stars will win
- The Stars have won each of their last five games against the Jets following a road loss.
- The Jets have lost each of their last four games at American Airlines Center.
- The Stars have covered the puck line in each of their last three games at American Airlines Center against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Jets have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last three night games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Stars have won the third period in each of their last four games against Central Division opponents at American Airlines Center when trailing after the second period.
Why the Winnipeg Jets will win
- The Jets have won four of their last five games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
- The Stars have lost each of their last three games as home favorites.
- The Jets have covered the puck line in each of their last 10 games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
- The Stars have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last 10 home games following a road loss.
- The Jets have won the second period in each of their last four games as road underdogs against Central Division opponents when leading after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Five of the Stars’ last six home games against Central Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Five of the Jets’ last six night games at American Airlines Center have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Seven of the last eight Thursday night games between two teams from the Western Conference have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Stars’ last 14 home games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Jets’ last seven games following an overtime win.
Dallas Stars Player Prop Facts
- Wyatt Johnston has scored at least one goal in each of the Stars’ last five games at American Airlines Center.
- Miro Heiskanen has recorded at least one assist in seven of the Stars’ last eight games as favorites against Central Division opponents.
- Ilya Lyubushkin has recorded at least four shots in each of his last zero appearances—the [longest/equal-longest] active streak in the league.
Winnipeg Jets Player Prop Facts
- Gabriel Vilardi has recorded an assist in each of the Jets’ last four games against the Stars.
- Kyle Connor has scored a goal in five of the Jets’ last six games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
- Jonathan Toews has recorded at least four shots in each of his last zero appearances—the [longest/equal-longest] active streak in the league.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Dallas Stars are one of five teams to rank in the top 10 for both goals scored and goals conceded per game this season.
- The Dallas Stars rank 1st in the league for power play goals this season (66).
- The Winnipeg Jets have suffered the equal-most losses when leading after Period 2 this season (9).
- The Winnipeg Jets rank 1st in the league for Period 1 goals allowed per game this season (0.72).
Winnipeg Jets vs Dallas Stars Prediction
The Stars are the better team at home so they’re going to get the nod from oddsmakers. The Stars have also won 6 of the last 7 games against the Jets. However, the Stars have cooled off over the last two weeks and aren’t in any sort of form to lay this bet. The Jets have quietly won four of their last five games with an improved effort defensively and they’re keeping their slim playoff hopes alive. The Stars are due for a bounce-back effort but I’ll take a stab with the plus money and the Jets.