Winnipeg Jets vs Dallas Stars Prediction, 4/2/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Winnipeg Jets vs Dallas Stars

Date: Thursday, April 2, 2026

Location: American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX

TV: Victory+

The Dallas Stars (44-19-12) will try to beat the Winnipeg Jets (32-30-12) at American Airlines Center on Thursday.

The Winnipeg Jets had a good night with a 4-3 win against the Blackhawks their last time out. Winnipeg accrued 4 mins in the box in this contest. The Jets had a solid offensive output and it showed in this victory. In addition, they had 1 chance with extra men on the ice and netted 1 goal. For the matchup, they scored on 4 out of the 24 shots they put on goal.

Winnipeg Jets opponents have 205 power play tries (25th in hockey) and have racked up 44 goals in those chances. The Jets thus far have had 2,064 shots tried against them and have earned a save percentage of .891. Winnipeg has attempted 1,947 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 10.8%. While playing at even strength, the Jets have allowed the opponent to score 180 goals while scoring 175 of their own. Winnipeg has accounted for 205 power play chances and they have notched 36 goals during those advantages, garnering them a rate of 17.56%. For the current campaign, they have racked up 76 points and their points percentage sits at .514. When it comes to their scoring capabilities, the Winnipeg Jets have accumulated 211 goals (25th in the NHL) this year and have surrendered 224.

The player between the pipes for this game is Connor Hellebuyck. Throughout his time in hockey, Hellebuyck has 363 quality starts and his quality starts rate is .596. His save percentage currently is at .916 in his 30,232 minutes between the pipes. Hellebuyck has had 18,472 shots against him and has recorded 16,923 saves. Opponents have notched 1,549 goals versus Hellebuyck in his pro career and his average for goals against per game is 2.54. He has an overall record of 342-205-55 and he has started in 609 games. Hellebuyck has participated in 619 games over the course of his hockey career.

In their last contest, Dallas went up against the Bruins in a game where the Stars went home in defeat by a final score of 6-3. The Stars had 3 goals out of the 16 shots on goal they took. They had 3 opportunities on the power play in this contest and converted 1 out of those attempts.

Dallas has put up 1,912 shots (25th in the NHL) and has a shooting percentage of 13.08%, while allowing their opponents 1,976 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill rate of 80.62% on their opponents 227 power play opportunities, and their save percentage comes in at 89.6%. They have a tally of 229 power play opportunities and they have a power play percentage of 28.82%. The Stars have accumulated 184 goals at even strength and 66 goals (1st in professional hockey) while on the power play. They have granted a total of 205 goals to be scored by of a combination of 161 goals at even strength and 44 goals while they were shorthanded. So far this year, the Dallas Stars are sitting with 250 goals, 100 points, in addition to a points percentage of .667.

On the other side of the ice you are expected to see Jake Oettinger in goal. Oettinger has accrued a career record of 179-78-33 and has played in 300 games. Oettinger's quality start percentage is 58.8% and he has 171 quality starting assignments in his pro career. He has a tally of 7,420 saves out of the 8,156 shots tried, which gives him a save percentage of .910. Opponents are averaging 2.53 goals/game and he has given up 736 goals overall. He has made the start in 291 contests and has played 13,423 minutes.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Dallas

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