The Winnipeg Jets (48-24-6) travel to face off against the Dallas Stars (50-20-9) on Thursday, April 11th. This game will be played at American Airlines Center in Dallas and televised on ESPN+. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Puck drop is set for 8:00 ET.
Jets vs Stars
The Winnipeg Jets Are Coming Off A Win
On the season, the Jets have gone 48-24-6 and are currently in 4th place in the Western Conference. In their last 10 games, they have gone just 4-6, but they have won four straight games overall. On the road, Winnipeg is 23-13-3 this season and have won two straight games away from home. As the underdog, the Jets have gone 10-10-3 this season.
Against the Central Division, Winnipeg has gone 18-6 this season, and they have gone 29-17 against the Western Conference. In their last three games, the Jets have gone 3-0, and they are 4-1 in their last five games. For the season, Winnipeg has been the favorite in 55 of their 78 games and have gone 38-14-3 in those games.
On the road this season, the Jets have gone 20-19 against the puck line, and they have a puck line record of 41-37 overall. Their average scoring differential for the year is +.6 goals per game, and they have 34 wins by multiple goals.
So far, Winnipeg has been the underdog in 23 games, and they have gone 14-9 against the puck line in those games. In their last 10 games, the Jets have a puck line record of 4-6, and they have gone 3-0 against the puck line in their last three games.
The Jets most recently took on the Predators and secured a win with a score of 4-3. The Jets started strong on offense with three times in the first period, but they couldn’t find the net again for the rest of the game. Out of Winnipeg’s four goals, one were scored during power plays. They concluded the game with 22 shots on goal and had eight giveaways.
Entering the game as the underdog, Winnipeg came away with a victory against the puck line. The combined total of 7 goals exceeded the over/under line, which was set at 5.5 goals for the game.
The Dallas Stars Are Coming Off A Win
At 109 points, the Dallas Stars have clinched the top spot in the Western Conference and Central Division. They have won five straight home games and have gone 24-10-4 at home this season. Over their last ten games, the Stars have gone 9-1.
Overall, Dallas is 50-20-9 this season and has been favored in 68 of their 79 games. In games where they are favored, the Stars have gone 45-16-7. In the Western Conference, Dallas has gone 32-15 and has won two straight games.
At home this season, the Stars have a puck line record of just 13-25, but their average scoring margin per game is at +.8 goals. So far, Dallas has 28 wins by multiple goals and 22 wins by just one goal.
Overall, the Stars’ puck line record is at 35-44, and they have gone 8-2 against the puck line in their last ten games. In their last three games, the team’s puck line record is 1-2, and they have gone 4-1 against the puck line in their last five home games.
In their previous game, the Stars hosted the Sabres and game away with a 3-2 win. In terms of offense, the Stars netted one goal during the opening period and two times in the second period. In the game, Dallas managed to score all three goals at even strength. They concluded with 24 shots on goal and committed 5 turnovers.
Dallas’ straight-up victory didn’t translate to covering the puck line in the game, despite being favored by -1.5. The game finished below the over/under line of 6 with a combined total of 5 goals.
Winnipeg Offense Breakdown
For their offensive performance, the Jets come in averaging 3.1 goals per game this season, which is 16th in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 17th in the league. Winnipeg’s offense comes into the game ranked 24th in power play goals. And in terms of shorthanded goals, they are 28th in the NHL.
The Jets’ over/under record this season is 33-38-7. For the season, they have had 41 games that surpassed this game’s over/under line of 5.5. Overall, their games are averaging5.6 goals per game.
Stars Offense Breakdown
When looking at their offense, the Stars have an average of 3.7 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 2nd in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 10th in the league. The Stars went 33-12 in games where they had more shots than their opponents. However, in games with fewer shots on goal, their record was 17-6.
For the season, the over/under record of the Stars’ stands at 42-36-1. They have had 48 games during the season that exceeded the 5.5 over/under line. On average, their games are averaging 6.6 goals per game.
Winnipeg Team Defense
The Jets defense is currently 14th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 29.8 shots per game against Winnipeg. In terms of shutouts, they come into the game ranked 6th with 6 shutouts.
Dallas Team Defense
The Stars defense is currently 25th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 28.7 shots per game against Dallas. In terms of shutouts, they come into the game ranked 21st with 4 shutouts.
Jets vs Stars Trends
- Winnipeg has played well in their previous three road games, going 2-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 2. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 2-1.
- The Stars are 4-1 puck line in their last home games and 5-0 straight-up.
- Through their last three games as the underdog, the Stars have an puck line record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 2-1.
- As the betting favorite, the Jets have an puck line record of 2-1 in their last three games. In these matchups, their straight up record was 3-0.
Jets vs Stars Prediction
When it comes to a moneyline wager, I’m going with the Stars to defeat the Jets while playing at home. Given the current moneyline odds at -145, I’m placing a wager on the Stars to win outright.
For a puck line prediction, our preference is the Stars to secure a win and cover. Anticipate the Stars to win this one by multiple goals over the Jets.
With an over/under line sitting at 5.5 goals, we like this game to surpass that mark and recommend getting a bet down on the over.
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Last updated:April 11, 2024 Jets, Stars