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The Dallas Stars (3-2) and Columbus Blue Jackets (2-3) face off at American Airlines Center on Tuesday, Oct. 21 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Stars fell to the St. Louis Blues 3-1 in their last outing, while the Blue Jackets are coming off a 3-2 win against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
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To prepare for this matchup, here is who we expect to secure the win in Tuesday's hockey action.
Stars vs. Blue Jackets Predictions for Tuesday
Our computer model for this matchup predicts a final score of Stars 4, Blue Jackets 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Stars (-206)
- Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.6 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Stars (-1.5)
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Stars Splits and Trends
- The Stars have finished 1-0-1 in overtime matchups to contribute to an overall record of 3-2.
- Dallas has won its only game that was decided by one goal.
- In the one game this season the Stars recorded just one goal, they lost.
- The Stars have scored at least three goals in four games (3-1-0, six points).
- In the one game when Dallas has recorded a lone power-play goal, it won (two points).
- In games when it has outshot its opponent, Dallas is 1-1-0 (two points).
- The Stars have been outshot by opponents three times, and went 2-1-0 (four points).
Blue Jackets Splits and Trends
- Columbus has earned two points (1-2-0) in its three games decided by one goal.
- This season the Blue Jackets registered only one goal in two games and they lost both times.
- Columbus failed to win the only game this season when it scored a pair of goals.
- So far this season, the Blue Jackets have scored three or more goals two times and won each of those games.
- Columbus has scored a single power-play goal in one game this season and won.
- When outshooting its opponent, Columbus is 1-2-0 (two points) this season.
- The Blue Jackets have been outshot by opponents twice, earning a total of two points across those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Stars Rank | Stars AVG | Blue Jackets AVG | Blue Jackets Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th | 3.6 | Goals Scored | 2.8 | 20th |
| 24th | 3.6 | Goals Allowed | 3 | 16th |
| 20th | 26.8 | Shots | 31.4 | 5th |
| 26th | 30.6 | Shots Allowed | 34.2 | 31st |
| 3rd | 33.33% | Power Play % | 7.69% | 31st |
| 24th | 72.22% | Penalty Kill % | 55.56% | 32nd |
Stars vs. Blue Jackets Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas
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