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Stars vs. Jets prediction: Why Winnipeg is favored to win Thursday's NHL matchup [10/9/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Dallas Stars vs Winnipeg Jets predictions for NHL Thursday.
The Winnipeg Jets will take on the Dallas Stars, in what is expected to be a close NHL game, at Canada Life Centre on Thursday, beginning at 8:00PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven NHL model predicts the Jets as the most likely winner of today's game.
For a closer look at Thursday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Stars vs. Jets predictions page.
Stars vs. Jets prediction: Who will win, cover the puck line?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Thursday's NHL game between the Stars and Jets 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Jets a 52% chance of beating the Stars.
According to our model, the Jets (+1.5) have a 73% chance of covering the puck line, while the 5.5-goal over/under has a 51% chance of going over.
Stars vs. Jets odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Stars | Jets |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | -1.5 (+220) | +1.5 (-265) |
| Moneyline | -110 | -102 |
| Total | o5.5 (-115) | u5.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Stars vs. Jets picks and best bets
Our model's biggest edge in today's Stars vs. Jets matchup is on the moneyline.
Our expert predictions, matched against the latest odds, reveal the best NHL picks and NHL best bets for every game throughout the season.
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Stars vs. Jets player props
Who will score the first goal in Stars vs. Jets?
According to our model, Winnipeg's Kyle Connor is most likely to score the first goal in Stars vs. Jets.
Our projections give Connor an 8.6% chance of scoring the first goal at Canada Life Centre, while the Jets star is a 37.2% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First goal scorer predictions
Dallas Stars
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Mikko Rantanen | 7.3% |
| Wyatt Johnston | 5.7% |
| Jason Robertson | 5.1% |
Winnipeg Jets
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Kyle Connor | 8.6% |
| Mark Scheifele | 7.5% |
| Gabriel Vilardi | 6.1% |
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Dallas Stars
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Mikko Rantanen | 33.8% |
| Wyatt Johnston | 29.2% |
| Jason Robertson | 26.2% |
Winnipeg Jets
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Kyle Connor | 37.2% |
| Mark Scheifele | 34.1% |
| Gabriel Vilardi | 30.6% |
Stars vs. Jets game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's matchup between the Jets and Stars at Canada Life Centre is scheduled to commence at 8:00PM ET.
- Who: Dallas Stars vs. Winnipeg Jets
- Date: Thursday, October 9, 2025
- Time: 8:00PM ET/5:00PM PT
- Venue: Canada Life Centre
Dimers' in-depth preview of Thursday's Stars vs. Jets matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
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Conclusion
We predict the Jets, with a 52% win probability, will likely beat the Stars on Thursday.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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