Jets vs. Stars Prediction & Picks - Oct. 22

The Dallas Stars (5-3-1, on a three-game winning streak) host the Winnipeg Jets (4-3-2, losers of three straight). The game on Thursday, Oct. 22 begins at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Prepare for this matchup by checking out our prediction for who will come out on top in Thursday's hockey action.

Jets vs. Stars Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projections model for this encounter predicts a final result of Stars 3, Jets 2.

• Moneyline Pick: Stars (-214)
• Total Pick: Under 5.5 (computer predicts 4.9 goals on average)
• Spread Pick: Stars (-1.5)

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Stars Splits and Trends

• The Stars have gone 2-1-3 in overtime matchups as part of an overall record of 5-3-1.
• Dallas is 1-2-0 (two points) in its three games decided by one goal.
• In the two games this season the Stars recorded only one goal, they finished 0-1-1.
• Dallas finished 1-1-0 in the two games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering two points).
• The Stars have scored three or more goals four times, and are 4-0-0 in those games.
• In the four games when Dallas has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it has a 3-1-0 record (six points).
• In the seven games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Dallas is 3-3-1 (seven points).
• The Stars have been outshot by opponents twice, and won both times (four points).

Jets Splits and Trends

• The Jets have a -2-2 record in overtime contests this season and a 4-3-2 overall record.
• In the seven games Winnipeg has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up eight points.
• This season the Jets scored only one goal in two games and they lost both times.
• Winnipeg failed to win the only game this season when it scored a pair of goals.
• The Jets have scored three or more goals six times, earning 10 points from those matchups (4-0-2).
• Winnipeg has scored a single power-play goal in three games this season and has recorded four points from those matchups.
• When outshooting its opponent this season, Winnipeg is 2-1-2 (six points).
• The Jets' opponents have had more shots in three games. The Jets went 2-1-0 in those contests (four points).

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Jets vs. Stars Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas

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