Dallas Stars vs Winnipeg Jets Prediction, 3/14/2025 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Dallas Stars vs Winnipeg Jets

Date: Friday, March 14, 2025

Location: Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, MB

TV: TSN3

Odds/Point Spread: Stars (+132) Jets (-160)

Canada Life Centre is the location where the Winnipeg Jets (45-17-4) will compete against the Dallas Stars (42-20-2) on Friday. The line on this matchup has the Stars at +132 and the Jets are at -160. The total comes in at 6.5.

The Dallas Stars were on the winning side of the scoreboard with a 4-1 victory over the Canucks in the last game they played. The Stars had a good offensive performance and it was apparent in the win. In the matchup, they scored on 4 of the 19 shots they launched. In addition, they had 4 chances with the advantage but didn't convert them into a score. Dallas accrued 6 penalty minutes in this game.

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Dallas Stars opponents have recorded 168 power play tries (22nd in professional hockey) and have notched 26 goals in those attempts. The Stars have seen 1,760 shots taken against them and have a save percentage of .906. Dallas has attempted 1,869 shots and holds a shot percentage of 11.7%. While at even strength, the Stars let the opposition score 139 goals while earning 175 on offense. Dallas comes into tonight with 193 power play opportunities and they have scored 44 goals out of those attempts, giving them a percentage of 22.80%. For the current campaign, they have recorded 86 points and their points percentage is .672. In the matter of scoring goals, the Dallas Stars have notched 219 goals (4th in pro hockey) on the season and have allowed 165.

Protecting the goal for this matchup will be Jake Oettinger. Oettinger has been involved in 239 games during his hockey career. He has earned a win-loss record of 143-62-25 and he has started in 230 games. Opponents have been able to score 573 goals versus Oettinger in his NHL career and his goals against rate is 3.08. Oettinger has seen 6,523 shots taken against him and has accrued 5,950 total saves. His save percentage is .912 for his 11,154 mins guarding the cage. During his career on the ice, Oettinger has recorded 136 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .591.

In their last game, Winnipeg played the Rangers in a matchup where the Jets notched a win by a final of 2-1. They had 4 chances on the power play in this outing and notched 1 out of those chances. The Jets converted 2 goals out of the 24 shots on goal they pursued.

Winnipeg has put up 1,877 shots (11th in the NHL) and has accumulated a shot percentage of 12.20%, while allowing their opponents 1,827 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill rate of 79.41% on their oppositions 170 power play tries, and their save percentage currently sits at 91.7%. They have earned 181 power play opportunities and they have a power play rate of 31.49%. The Jets have earned 172 goals at even strength and 57 goals (1st in the NHL) while having more men on the ice. They have granted a total of 152 goals to be scored by way of 117 goals at even strength and 35 goals while they were shorthanded. For the season, the Winnipeg Jets have earned 229 goals, 94 points, in addition to a points percentage of .712.

Across the rink you will find Connor Hellebuyck in goal. His opponents are averaging 2.82 goals per contest and he has relinquished 1,381 goals altogether. Hellebuyck's quality start percentage comes out to 60.1% and he has qualified for 328 quality starts in his pro career. He has been a starter 546 games and has played for a total of 29,382 minutes. Hellebuyck holds a lifetime record of 313-182-44 and has participated in 555 games. He has tallied 15,383 saves out of 16,764 shots taken, giving him a save % of .918.

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

Josh's Pick: Take Dallas (+132)

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