Dallas Stars vs Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Pick & Prediction for Thursday, January 22, 2026

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The Dallas Stars are set to visit the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena. This NHL regular season game will take place on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on ESPN+.

Dallas comes into this game with a strong record of 28-13-9. They are currently ranked second in both the Western Central Division and their conference. Meanwhile, Columbus holds a 22-20-7 record. They rank seventh in the Eastern Metropolitan Division and fifteenth in their conference. Both teams are eager to improve their standings as the season progresses.

Stars vs Blue Jackets Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Dallas Stars vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
  • Venue: Nationwide Arena
  • Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Dallas Stars Puck Line -1.5 (+195), Columbus Blue Jackets Puck Line +1.5 (-242), Dallas Stars MoneyLine -123, Columbus Blue Jackets MoneyLine +104, Over 6.5 (-106), Under 6.5 (-114)

Dallas Stars Team Preview

The Dallas Stars have shown mixed results in their recent games. They secured a strong win against the Boston Bruins with a 6-2 victory. However, they faced setbacks in other games, such as a 1-4 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Jason Robertson has been a key player for the Stars. He contributed significantly with two goals against the Bruins. Mikko Rantanen and Justin Hryckowian also made notable contributions with their goals and assists.

In goaltending, Casey DeSmith has not been featured in the recent games. Jake Oettinger has been the primary goalie, securing 19 wins in 32 games. The Stars will aim to bounce back in their upcoming game with these players leading the charge.

Columbus Blue Jackets Team Preview

The Columbus Blue Jackets have had mixed results in their recent games. They secured a 4-3 victory against the Pittsburgh Penguins, showcasing solid defense with 24 blocks. However, they faced a setback against the Ottawa Senators, losing 4-1 despite having more hits and blocks.

Top performers for the Blue Jackets include Zach Werenski and Kirill Marchenko. Werenski has contributed with 18 goals and 34 assists over 45 games. Marchenko, also with 18 goals, has shown strong offensive play with 41 points in total.

Goaltending has been a point of focus for the Blue Jackets. Elvis Merzlikins has played 18 games, securing 8 wins. Jet Greaves has been in net for 33 games, achieving 14 wins with 867 saves.

BTB Betting Pick

The Dallas Stars are favored to win against the Columbus Blue Jackets with a moneyline of -123. The Stars have strong skater stats, ranking high in goals and assists. The projected score is Dallas 4, Columbus 3. Based on these factors, the recommendation is to pick Dallas to win straight up.

The over/under for the game is set at 6.5 goals. Both teams have shown the ability to score, with Dallas ranked 6th in goals and Columbus having a high number of shots on goal. The projected total is 7 goals, so the recommendation is to take the over at -106.