New Jersey Devils vs Dallas Stars Prediction, 10/27/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: New Jersey Devils vs Dallas Stars

Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2026

Location: American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX

TV: MSG+, Amazon Prime

Odds/Point Spread: Devils (+120) Stars (-134)

The New Jersey Devils (7-4-0) are headed to American Airlines Center on Tuesday where they will take on the Dallas Stars (7-3-1). The odds on this game have New Jersey at +120 and Dallas is sitting at -134. The total comes in at 5.5.

The New Jersey Devils were on the winning side of the scoreboard with a 3-1 win over the Kings in their last outing. New Jersey accounted for 4 penalty minutes for this matchup. In addition, they had 2 opportunities with more players on the ice but weren't able to score a goal. The Devils had a middle of the road offensive output in this victory. In the outing, they earned a goal on 3 out of the 26 shots they put on goal.

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While playing at even strength, the Devils have surrendered 25 goals while earning 29 themselves. New Jersey Devils opponents have recorded 27 power play opportunities (31st in professional hockey) and have racked up 7 goals in those chances. Pertaining to their scoring capabilities, the New Jersey Devils have earned 36 goals (15th in the league) on the campaign and have conceded 32. New Jersey has attempted 375 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 9.6%. For the current season, they sit with 14 points and their points percentage is .636. The Devils so far have had 263 shots tried against them and have a save percentage of .878. New Jersey has 34 power play chances and they have scored 7 goals out of those tries, garnering them a rate of 20.59%.

The man protecting the net in this game is Jake Allen. The opposition has scored 1,311 goals against Allen in his NHL career and his goals against average is 2.74. Allen has been involved in 504 games during his hockey career. His save percentage is at .907 during his 18 minutes on the ice. He has amassed a win-loss record of 230-203-45 and he has started in 479 games. Over the course of his time in hockey, Allen has tallied 254 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .530. Allen has seen 14,069 shot attempts against him and he has 12,761 saves.

Their last time out, Dallas played the Islanders in an outing where the Stars got the win by a tally of 6-3. They had 2 power play opportunities in this matchup and scored 1 out of those opportunities. The Stars had 6 goals out of the 38 shots on goal they attempted.

The Stars have accumulated 26 goals at even strength and 5 goals (26th in the NHL) while on the power play. Dallas has taken 305 shots (18th in the NHL) and has accumulated a shooting percentage of 10.16%, while allowing their opponents 240 shots. During this campaign, the Dallas Stars have earned a total of 31 goals, 15 points, as well as a points percentage of .682. They have allowed 19 goals to be scored by of a combination of 16 goals at even strength and 3 goals while they were shorthanded. They have earned 27 power play opportunities and they have accumulated a power play percentage of 18.52%. They have a penalty kill percentage of 92.31% on their opponents 39 power play opportunities, and their save percentage sits at 92.1%.

Across the rink you will find Jake Oettinger patrolling the crease. Oettinger has earned a career record of 190-80-34 and has participated in 314 games. Oettinger's percentage of quality starts comes out to 59.0% and he has earned 180 quality starting assignments in his hockey career. He has a tally of 7,703 saves out of the 8,461 shots taken against him, giving him a save % of .910. His opponents are averaging 2.49 goals per game and he has relinquished 759 goals overall. He has made the start in 305 games and has been on the ice for 17,668 mins.

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

Josh's Pick: Take Dallas (-134)

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