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Winnipeg Jets vs Dallas Stars Picks and Predictions – Monday February 2, 2026
Winnipeg heads to the American Airlines Center to face Dallas on Monday night at 8:30 PM, streaming on ESPN+. The Jets are 22-25-7, but their recent results have been better than the season-long profile, and that matters when you’re catching a plus price against a contender.
Dallas is 32-14-9 and built for this kind of matchup. They can play fast when they want, but they’re also comfortable winning games in the margins. At home, they rarely beat themselves, and they usually force underdogs to score through layers at 5v5.
The early market has Dallas as the favorite at -172 with Winnipeg +143. The total is sitting at 5.5, which tells you the books are expecting a fairly structured game unless special teams or goalie variance blows it open.
Winnipeg Jets vs Dallas Stars Odds
These are the current betting lines, and bettors should keep monitoring the latest NHL odds as goalie confirmation and late lineup news can shift both the puck line and the 5.5.
| Team | Moneyline | Puck Line | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winnipeg Jets | +143 | +1.5 (-170) | 5.5 (O -120 / U -102) |
| Dallas Stars | -172 | -1.5 (+145) | 5.5 (O -120 / U -102) |
Winnipeg Jets Betting Form
Winnipeg’s 2-1 win over Florida is the kind of game script they need to steal road results against top teams. They got goals from Cole Perfetti and Mark Scheifele, then rode Connor Hellebuyck to the finish. When the Jets are priced as a dog, their best path is usually the same: keep it tight early, avoid giving away power plays, and let their goalie hold the line until one bounce goes their way.
The Jets are not an elite scoring team this season, but they’re not toothless either. They can create enough to win if they’re getting to the net and drawing penalties. Their physical edge also shows up in these spots. They’ll hit, they’ll make you work, and that can matter late when the game tightens into one-shot territory.
For the bigger picture on form and results, start with Winnipeg Jets stats and results. The blue line has taken hits, so keep an eye on who actually goes: Winnipeg Jets injury report.
Dallas Stars Betting Form
Dallas keeps finding ways to win, and the 3-2 result over Utah is a good example. They didn’t need a perfect night offensively, and they got enough saves to close it out. That’s the profile you want when you’re laying a home number: stable structure, enough top-end skill to cash chances, and the ability to win games that aren’t going perfectly.
The biggest betting signal for Dallas is special teams. Their power play production has been a consistent weapon, and it changes how opponents have to defend. If Winnipeg takes penalties, Dallas can separate quickly. That is why puck line talk becomes real when Dallas gets into a rhythm with the man advantage.
You can track their home form and recent stretch on Dallas Stars schedule and stats. With Tyler Seguin out and another defender questionable, lineup context still matters for matchups and minutes: Dallas Stars injury report.
Winnipeg Jets vs Dallas Stars Matchup Breakdown
At 5v5, this comes down to whether Winnipeg can keep Dallas out of the middle and control the damage on second chances. Dallas is comfortable playing long offensive-zone shifts, and they’re one of the better teams at forcing tired clears that turn into repeat pressure. If Winnipeg is defending for full shifts, the Jets will eventually take a penalty or concede a prime look.
The goaltending angle is the reason Winnipeg has upset equity. Hellebuyck can steal games, and that’s not a narrative, it’s a handicap. Dallas can counter with Jake Oettinger or Casey DeSmith, and if Dallas confirms Oettinger, it raises the floor on the favorite side and makes it harder for Winnipeg to win a low-event game on a couple of goals.
Special teams are the swing point. Winnipeg can’t afford a parade to the box against a Dallas power play that can change the scoreboard in minutes. If the Jets play a clean game, they can keep this closer than the market suggests. If they don’t, Dallas can cover a puck line without needing dominant 5v5 finishing. If you want a sharper framework for weighing puck line versus moneyline in this exact type of matchup, the NHL betting guide is useful.
Winnipeg Jets vs Dallas Stars Predictions and Best Bets
My first lean is Dallas on the moneyline. The Stars are the more complete team, they’re at home, and they have the kind of special teams advantage that can decide a tight game even if 5v5 is closer than expected.
Where I’m more interested is the total. With the line at 5.5, you don’t need a track meet to cash the over. You need a normal Dallas power play outcome plus a Jets team that can contribute a couple goals. Winnipeg’s top-end forwards can do that, and if Hellebuyck is good but not perfect, a 4-2 type of result is very live.
If you want to play Winnipeg, I think the best argument is the +1.5. Their style with Hellebuyck tends to keep games in range, and Dallas has been content to win close games when they’re controlling territory. But on pure win equity, I’m still siding with the home team.
Best Bet: Over 5.5 (-120)
NHL Picks and Handicappers on ScoresAndStats
If you’re betting this game as part of a slate, compare sides, puck lines, and totals with the NHL picks page to see where the market is lining up and where dogs are getting support.
For performance tracking, the best handicappers page and the leaderboard are the quickest way to see who’s consistently beating the market across volume. If you want to follow a card, you can also buy picks and pair those plays with matchup research in the NHL previews hub. For bigger-picture positioning as the season turns toward the stretch run, the Stanley Cup betting guide is a strong reference point for timing and price discipline.
