Dallas Stars vs Winnipeg Jets Betting Pick & Prediction for 10/9

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The NHL regular season kicks off with the Dallas Stars visiting the Winnipeg Jets at the Canada Life Centre. The game is scheduled for Thursday, October 9, 2025, at 8:00 PM and will be broadcast on ESPN+. Both teams are in the Western Central Division, setting the stage for an exciting game.

The Dallas Stars, led by head coach Glen Gulutzan, finished last season with a record of 50-26-6. They reached the Western Conference Finals but fell short against their opponents. Meanwhile, the Winnipeg Jets, coached by Scott Arniel, had an impressive 56-22-4 record last season. They ranked first in their conference and division. Both teams will look to start the new season strong.

Stars vs Jets Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Dallas Stars vs. Winnipeg Jets
  • Venue: Canada Life Centre
  • Date: Thursday, October 9, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Dallas Stars Puck Line -1.5 (+224), Winnipeg Jets Puck Line +1.5 (-284), Dallas Stars MoneyLine -112, Winnipeg Jets MoneyLine -107, Over/Under 5.5 (-116/-105)

Dallas Stars Team Preview

The Dallas Stars are set to begin their new season. With no recent games to analyze, the focus shifts to their roster and key players. They aim to start strong in their first game against the Winnipeg Jets.

Mikko Rantanen leads the Stars with 88 points from last season. He is supported by Matt Duchene and Jason Robertson, who had 82 and 80 points, respectively. Wyatt Johnston and Roope Hintz also add depth to their offense.

In goal, Jake Oettinger is the main player for the Stars. He had 36 wins last season and made 1,464 saves. Casey DeSmith provides additional support in the goalie position.

Winnipeg Jets Team Preview

The Winnipeg Jets are set to start their season with fresh hopes. This is their first game of the regular season, and the team is eager to make an impact. Fans are excited to see how the team will perform in their opening game.

Key players from last season include Kyle Connor and Mark Scheifele. Connor played 82 games and scored 41 goals with 56 assists. Scheifele also played 82 games, scoring 39 goals and making 48 assists.

In goal, Connor Hellebuyck is a standout. Last season, he played in 63 games with 47 wins. He made 1,539 saves and had eight shutouts.

BTB Betting Pick

The Dallas Stars are slightly favored with a moneyline of -112 against the Winnipeg Jets at -107. Our pick is for the Dallas Stars to win the game. The odds suggest a close game, but with the Stars as favorites, they have a slight edge in this matchup.

The over/under line is set at 5.5 with the over at -116 and the under at -105. We recommend taking the over for this game. The odds on the over indicate that more goals are expected, making it a solid choice for this matchup.