Blue Jackets vs. Stars Prediction & Picks - Oct. 31

The Dallas Stars (7-5-1) square off against the Columbus Blue Jackets (5-6) at American Airlines Center on Saturday, Oct. 31 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+, with both teams heading into the game following a loss. The Stars fell to the Montreal Canadiens 5-2 in their last game, while the Blue Jackets are coming off a 3-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes.

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Prepare for this showdown with a glimpse at who we predict will emerge with the victory in Saturday's game.

Blue Jackets vs. Stars Predictions for Saturday

Our computer projection model for this contest predicts a final result of Stars 4, Blue Jackets 1.

• Moneyline Pick: Stars (-192)
• Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
• Spread Pick: Stars (-1.5)

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Stars Splits and Trends

• The Stars are 7-5-1 overall and 3-1-4 in overtime games.
• In the four games Dallas has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 2-2-0 record (good for four points).
• In the three games this season the Stars scored just one goal, they finished 0-2-1.
• Dallas finished 1-2-0 in the three games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering two points).
• The Stars have scored at least three goals six times, and are 6-0-0 in those games.
• In the six games when Dallas has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it registered eight points after finishing 4-2-0.
• In the nine games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Dallas is 5-3-1 (11 points).
• The Stars have been outshot by opponents four times, and went 2-2-0 (four points).

Blue Jackets Splits and Trends

• The Blue Jackets have a 5-6 record this season and are 4-0-4 in games that have needed overtime.
• Columbus has earned six points (3-2-0) in its five games that finished with a one-goal margin.
• This season the Blue Jackets scored just one goal in three games and they've earned two points (1-2-0) in those contests.
• When Columbus has scored two goals this season, they've earned four points (2-2-0 record).
• The Blue Jackets have earned four points in their four games with at least three goals scored.
• Columbus has scored a lone power-play goal in two games this season and has recorded two point from those matchups.
• When outshooting its opponent, Columbus is 1-1-0 (two points) this season.
• The Blue Jackets have been outshot by opponents in nine games, going 4-5-0 to record eight points.

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Blue Jackets vs. Stars Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Saturday, October 31, 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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