<p>The NHL regular season kicks off with the Columbus Blue Jackets taking on the Dallas Stars. The game is set for Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at 8:00 PM at the American Airlines Center. Fans can catch all the action on ESPN+.</p> <p>The Blue Jackets come into this game with a 2-3-0 record. They are ranked 12th in the Eastern Conference and 7th in their division. On the other side, the Stars hold a 3-2-0 record. They stand 10th in the Western Conference and 7th in their division.</p> <h2>Blue Jackets vs Stars Game Day Info</h2> <ul><li>Sport: NHL</li><li>Teams: Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Dallas Stars</li><li>Venue: American Airlines Center</li><li>Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2025</li><li>Betting Odds: Dallas Stars -200, Columbus Blue Jackets +166</li></ul> <h2>Columbus Blue Jackets Team Preview</h2> <p>The Columbus Blue Jackets have had a mixed start to the season. They recently secured a win against the Tampa Bay Lightning with a close score of 3-2. However, they faced a tough loss against the Colorado Avalanche, falling 4-1.</p> <p>Kirill Marchenko has been a standout player for the Blue Jackets. In five games, he has scored five goals and added one assist. Dmitri Voronkov has also contributed with two goals and three assists in the same span.</p> <p>The goaltending duties have been shared between Elvis Merzlikins and Jet Greaves. Merzlikins has played two games, recording one win and one loss. Greaves has been in net for three games, also with one win and two losses.</p> <h2>Dallas Stars Team Preview</h2> <p>The Dallas Stars have had a mixed start to their season. They recently fell to the St. Louis Blues, 3-1, in an away game. Before that, they faced a tough 5-3 defeat against the Vancouver Canucks at home.</p> <p>Despite the recent losses, the Stars did find success earlier in October. They secured a 5-2 win against the Minnesota Wild at home. Additionally, they managed a narrow 5-4 victory over the Colorado Avalanche in an away game.</p> <p>Top players like Mikko Rantanen and Jason Robertson have been key contributors. Rantanen has 3 goals and 4 assists in 5 games. Goalie Jake Oettinger has been strong in net with 3 wins out of 4 games.</p> <h2>BTB Betting Pick</h2> <p>The Dallas Stars are favored to win against the Columbus Blue Jackets with a moneyline of -200. Considering the Stars' strong performance this season, including a higher goals and assists ranking, they are expected to win. Our projected score is Dallas Stars 4, Columbus Blue Jackets 2, making the Stars a solid pick for this game.</p> <p>The current total for the game is set at 6.0 with the over at -118 and the under at -104. Both teams have shown the ability to score and allow goals, with the Stars ranking 8th in goals against. Our projected total is 6, so the recommendation is to go with the over, expecting a combined score of more than 6 goals.</p>

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