Dallas Stars vs Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Pick & Prediction 2/25/25
Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Stars and Blue Jackets. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH. Get ready to place your bets! In this non-conference matchup, the Stars are favored by -1.5 vs. the Blue Jackets. The over/under for the game is 6 goals.
DALLAS STARS VS COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Columbus Blue Jackets +1.5
This game will be played at Nationwide Arena at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, February 25th.
WHY BET THE COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS:
- Despite being 1.5 goal underdogs, we predict the Blue Jackets to come out on top with a final score of 4-3.
- We like the Blue Jackets on the moneyline (+147)
- The Blue Jackets are also our pick on the spread at +1.5
Do the Stars Stand a Chance on the Road?
Dallas fell to 37-18-2 with a 4-2 road loss to the Panthers. The Stars trailed 2-0 before scoring twice in the second period, but Florida pulled away with two more goals, including an empty-netter.
The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined 6 goals fell short. Dallas, as underdogs on the puck line, failed to cover. The Stars scored both of their goals in the second period, with Evgenii Dadonov and Matt Duchene each finding the net.
Dallas registered 32 giveaways in their 4-2 loss to the Panthers, with Evgenii Dadonov netting his second goal of the season on a power play. Matt Duchene followed with his seventh goal and added his eighth assist of the year.
The Stars fired 25 shots on goal, with Miro Heiskanen picking up his fourth assist and Thomas Harley earning his fifth. Both of Dallas’ goals came in the second period.
Defensively, the Stars gave up the first two goals of the game and two more in the third period, including an empty-netter with 1:00 remaining. Casey DeSmith made 21 saves with a save percentage of 87.5%. The Stars’ defense also recorded 5 takeaways and 26 hits.
Can the Blue Jackets Pull Out the Win as Home Underdogs?
Columbus dropped to 27-22-8 after a 7-2 loss to the Capitals. The Blue Jackets’ defense struggled from the start, allowing five goals in the first period.
The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for 9. As underdogs on the puck line, Columbus failed to cover. They scored their first goal at 19:11 in the second period, when the Capitals were already up 5-0.
Columbus fired 36 shots on goal but only found the net twice in their 7-2 loss to Washington. Damon Severson scored his 4th goal of the season, while Kevin Labanc added his 2nd. The Blue Jackets were held scoreless in the first period and got on the board 49 seconds into the second period.
Sean Monahan picked up his 5th assist on Labanc’s goal, and Zach Aston-Reese notched his 2nd assist of the season. Columbus struggled with giveaways, committing 13 in the game.
Defensively, the Blue Jackets will look to improve after giving up 7 goals on 22 shots from the Capitals. Daniil Tarasov made 15 saves but had a save percentage of 68.2%. Columbus also struggled early, allowing five goals in the first period and another late in the third.