Dallas Stars vs Winnipeg Jets Prediction, 5/9/2025 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Dallas Stars vs Winnipeg Jets

Date: Friday, May 9, 2025

Location: Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, MB

TV: TNT

Odds/Point Spread: Stars (-110) Jets (-110)

Losing the series 0 - 1, the Winnipeg Jets (56-22-4) will try to beat the Dallas Stars (50-26-6) at Canada Life Centre on Friday in Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals. The line on this contest has the Stars at -110 and the Jets are priced at -110. The betting total is set at 6.

The Dallas Stars went home feeling good about their game by earning a 3-2 win over the Jets in Game 1. Dallas tallied 10 penalty minutes in this matchup. In addition, they had 2 power play chances and were able to notch 1 goal. The Stars offense didn't overly impress in the victory. In the outing, they finished 3 out of the 24 shots they put on net.

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Dallas Stars opponents have amassed 228 power play opportunities (15th in professional hockey) and have scored 41 goals in those chances. The Stars have seen 2,382 shots tried against them and have a save percentage of .907. Dallas has tried 2,325 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 11.8%. While at even strength, the Stars have conceded 181 goals while getting 220 on offense. Dallas is sitting with 250 power play chances and they have notched 55 goals out of those attempts, garnering them a rate of 22.00%. For the season, they have earned 106 points and their points percentage comes in at .646. In terms of their scoring, the Dallas Stars have earned 275 goals (4th in the NHL) for the year and have allowed 222.

The player between the pipes for this game is Jake Oettinger. Opponents have been able to score 608 goals versus Oettinger in his pro hockey career and his goals against rate is 3.26. Oettinger has been in net for 251 contests during his pro hockey career. He has a save percentage of .912 for his 11,183 mins guarding the cage. He has amassed a mark of 149-66-27 and he has started in 242 games. Throughout his time in hockey, Oettinger has compiled 142 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .587. Oettinger has seen 6,904 shots against him and has gathered 6,296 saves.

In Game 1, the Jets had 4 power play opportunities in this game but weren't able to finish one of them with a goal. The Jets earned 2 goals of the 31 shots on goal they pursued.

Winnipeg has attempted 2,313 shots (16th in the NHL) and has a shot percentage of 11.89%, while allowing their opponents 2,229 shots. They have accumulated a penalty kill percentage of 79.40% on the other teams 199 power play chances, and their save percentage comes in at 91.5%. They have recorded 218 power play chances and they have accumulated a power play rate of 28.90%. The Jets have scored 212 goals at even strength and 63 goals (3rd in pro hockey) while on the power play. They have allowed 190 goals to be scored by way of 149 goals at even strength and 41 goals while they had less men on the ice. So far this season, the Winnipeg Jets have 275 goals, 116 points, in addition to a points percentage of .707.

Across the rink you are going to see Connor Hellebuyck defending the goal. Hellebuyck holds a career mark of 322-185-44 and has participated in 568 contests. Hellebuyck's quality start rate sits at 60.0% and he has qualified for 335 quality starting assignments in his professional career. He has recorded 15,660 saves out of 17,066 shots attempted, which gives him a save % of .918. His opposition is averaging 2.87 goals per game and he has relinquished 1,406 goals altogether. He has started in 558 games and has played for a total of 29,413 mins.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Guy's Pick: Take Winnipeg (-110)

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