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Dallas Stars vs. Winnipeg Jets

April 11, 2024



Central Division rivals will meet on Thursday, April 11, at 8:00 PM ET. The Winnipeg Jets (48-24-6) will travel to battle the Dallas Stars (50-20-9) at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. The Stars are favored with a moneyline of -145.

Winnipeg Jets Betting Preview

The Jets have won four consecutive matchups leading up to this showdown. Their previous successful encounter was a 4-3 overtime victory against the Nashville Predators. This also marks their fourth successive win while scoring at least four goals each game.

They are 23-13-3 on the road, which could help their chances here. Kyle Connor leads them with 32 goals, while Josh Morrissey leads in assists with 55. They both must showcase an excellent offensive performance to get it done here.

The Jets have looked better offensively in this latest stretch of wins but have averaged 3.09 this season on 30.6 shots. Surprisingly, their power play performances have been off, as they have scored 42 goals, allowed 50, and have a power play percentage of 18.5.

Defensively, they have an advantage as they allow 2.47 goals and 29.9 shots from opponents each game. If they can withstand power plays and deal with penalties accordingly (penalty kill percentage at 76.9), they have a good chance of winning.

Dallas Stars Betting Preview

The Stars are 4-1 in their last five games and are currently on a two-game win streak. Their most recent win was a 3-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres, in which they scored two goals unanswered in the second period to push them ahead.

They are dominant at home this season, currently at 24-10-4. Jason Robertson will be a critical factor in this matchup, leading them with 78 points and 50 assists this season.

The Stars have been robust offensively, averaging 3.67 goals and taking 31.6 shots a game. They have a slight advantage on power plays, with a percentage of 24.6. They have scored 57 goals and allowed 43 in those moments.

They hold teams to 2.78 goals and 28.8 shots a game on defense. Their ability to disrupt disadvantages during penalties is critical, with a penalty kill percentage of 81.5.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

MyBookie provides appealing NHL betting options, as the Dallas Stars are favored for success. With their previous success against the Jets, it makes sense to consider them for victory once again.

The Stars have won every matchup against the Jets this season, making this the fourth encounter and attempt at a season sweep. Each game's average score has been 3-1 in favor of the Stars, who also lead the Central Division, while the Jets are in third.

Final Pick: Dallas Stars -145