Jets vs. Stars Prediction & Picks - Oct. 22

The Dallas Stars (5-3-1) bring a three-game win streak into a home matchup against the Winnipeg Jets (4-3-2), who have been beaten in three in a row, on Thursday, Oct. 22 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Before watching this matchup, here is a glimpse at which club we predict will bring home the victory in Thursday's action on the ice.

Jets vs. Stars Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projections model for this game predicts a final score of Stars 3, Jets 2.

• Moneyline Pick: Stars (-207)
• Total Pick: Under 5.5 (computer predicts 4.9 goals on average)
• Spread Pick: Stars (-1.5)

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Stars Splits and Trends

• The Stars are 2-1-3 in overtime contests as part of a 5-3-1 overall record.
• Dallas is 1-2-0 (two points) in its three games decided by one goal.
• In the two games this season the Stars scored just one goal, they finished 0-1-1.
• Dallas finished 1-1-0 in the two games this season when it scored two goals (registering two points).
• The Stars have scored more than two goals four times, and are 4-0-0 in those games.
• In the four games when Dallas has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it went 3-1-0 to register six points.
• In the seven games when it outshot its opponent, Dallas is 3-3-1 (seven points).
• The Stars have been outshot by opponents twice, and won both times (four points).

Jets Splits and Trends

• The Jets have posted a record of -2-2 in overtime games as part of an overall mark of 4-3-2.
• Winnipeg has earned eight points (3-2-2) in its seven games that finished with a one-goal margin.
• This season the Jets recorded only one goal in two games and they lost both times.
• Winnipeg failed to win the only game this season when it scored two goals.
• The Jets have scored at least three goals in six games, earning 10 points from those contests.
• This season, Winnipeg has recorded a lone power-play goal in three games and registered four points with a record of 1-0-2.
• When outshooting its opponent this season, Winnipeg is 2-1-2 (six points).
• The Jets have been outshot by opponents in three games, going 2-1-0 to register four points.

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Jets vs. Stars Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
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• Where: American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas

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