Stars vs. Jets Prediction & Picks - April 2

The Dallas Stars (44-19-12) will try to stop a three-game home losing streak when they face the Winnipeg Jets (32-30-12), who have won three straight on the road, on Thursday, April 2 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Here is our prediction for who will capture the victory in Thursday's matchup.

In the last 10 games for the Jets, their offense has scored 30 goals while their defense has conceded 27 (they have a 6-2-2 record in those games). In 28 power-play opportunities during that span, they have scored four goals (14.3% conversion rate).

Stars vs. Jets Predictions for Thursday

Our computer model for this matchup calls for a final result of Stars 4, Jets 2.

• Moneyline Pick: Stars (-154)
• Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.1 goals on average)
• Spread Pick: Stars (-1.5)

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Stars Splits and Trends

• The Stars have a 44-19-12 record overall, with a 10-12-22 record in matchups that have needed overtime.
• In the 33 games Dallas has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 19-6-8 record (good for 46 points).
• Looking at the 12 times this season the Stars ended a game with just one goal, they have a 2-7-3 record, good for seven points.
• Dallas has finished 3-3-3 in the nine games this season when it scored two goals (registering nine points).
• The Stars are 39-7-6 in the 52 games when they have scored more than two goals (to register 84 points).
• In the 28 games when Dallas has recorded a single power-play goal, it has a 21-5-2 record (44 points).
• In the 31 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Dallas is 21-8-2 (44 points).
• The Stars have been outshot by opponents 40 times, and went 21-9-10 (52 points).

Jets Splits and Trends

• The Jets have earned a record of 7-12-19 in overtime games as part of an overall mark of 32-30-12.
• In the 32 games Winnipeg has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 32 points.
• This season the Jets registered just one goal in 13 games and they've earned two points (0-11-2) in those contests.
• Winnipeg has eight points (3-5-2) when scoring exactly two goals this season.
• The Jets have scored at least three goals 46 times, earning 66 points from those matchups (29-9-8).
• This season, Winnipeg has recorded a lone power-play goal in 26 games and registered 30 points with a record of 13-9-4.
• When it outshoots its opponent this season, Winnipeg has posted a record of 11-13-3 (25 points).
• The Jets' opponents have had more shots in 46 games. The Jets finished 21-17-8 in those matchups (50 points).

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Stars vs. Jets Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas

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