Winnipeg Jets vs Dallas Stars Prediction, 10/22/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Winnipeg Jets vs Dallas Stars

Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026

Location: American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX

TV: TSN3, Amazon Prime

Odds/Point Spread: Jets (+170) Stars (-195)

The Winnipeg Jets (4-3-2) are on their way to American Airlines Center on Thursday where they will go up against the Dallas Stars (5-3-1). The odds on this game have Winnipeg at +170 while Dallas is priced at -195. The over/under comes in at 5.5.

The Winnipeg Jets were on the losing side of the ice with a 2-1 defeat against the Blues their last time out. Winnipeg garnered 10 mins in the box for this matchup. They also had 3 power play attempts but weren't able to convert one of them into a goal. The Jets left a lot to be desired in terms of their offense in the loss. For the game, they tallied a score on 1 of the 33 shots they looked to score on.

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Concerning their scoring capabilities, the Winnipeg Jets have accounted for 24 goals (23rd in the National Hockey League) on the season and have conceded 26. For the current campaign, they sit with 10 points and their points percentage is sitting at .556. Winnipeg is sitting with 23 power play chances and they have notched 6 goals during those advantages, earning them a percentage of 26.09%. While playing at even strength, the Jets have conceded 21 goals while having 18 on the offensive side of the ice. Winnipeg has taken 246 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 9.8%. The Jets thus far have had 262 shots attempted against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .901. Winnipeg Jets opponents have amassed 24 power play tries (30th in pro hockey) and have scored 5 goals in those attempts.

The player protecting the goal in this game is Stuart Skinner. Over the course of his career, Skinner has accrued 124 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .554. He has a save percentage of .902 for his 12,937 mins in the crease. Skinner has had 6,263 shots taken against him and he has 5,651 saves. The opposition has racked up 613 goals against Skinner in his pro hockey career and his goals against average per contest is 2.74. He has a record of 124-72-25 and he started in 224 games. Skinner has participated in 230 contests throughout his hockey career.

When they were on the ice last, Dallas played the Bruins in a matchup where the Stars took home the win by a final score of 3-2. They had 3 power play attempts in this game and earned 1 out of those tries. The Stars scored 3 goals out of the 25 shots on goal they pursued.

So far this year, the Dallas Stars have a total of 22 goals, 11 points, as well as a points percentage of .611. They have granted a total of 14 goals to be scored by of a combination of 11 goals at even strength and 3 goals while they were shorthanded. The Stars have scored 18 goals at even strength and 4 goals (25th in the NHL) while on the power play. They have a total of 23 opportunities on the power play and they have accumulated a power play rate of 17.39%. Dallas has attempted 229 shots (23rd in the NHL) and has accumulated a shooting percentage of 9.61%, while allowing their opponents 201 shots. They have accumulated a penalty kill rate of 90.63% on their opponents 32 power play tries, and their save percentage comes in at 93.0%.

Across the rink you are going to see Jake Oettinger defending the net. Teams are averaging 2.49 goals/game and he has surrendered 754 goals altogether. Oettinger's percentage of quality starts is 59.1% and he has qualified for 179 quality starting assignments in his career. He has made the start in 303 games and his ice time sits at 17,663 mins. Oettinger is sitting with a lifetime mark of 188-80-34 and has been in net for 312 games. He is sitting with 7,669 stops out of 8,422 shots attempted, which gives him a save % of .911.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Dallas (-195)

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