Blue Jackets vs. Stars Prediction & Picks - Oct. 31

The Dallas Stars (7-5-1) host the Columbus Blue Jackets (5-6) at American Airlines Center on Saturday, Oct. 31 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+, with both teams back in action after a loss. The Stars are coming off a 5-2 defeat to the Montreal Canadiens, while the Blue Jackets fell to the Carolina Hurricanes 3-2 in their last game.

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As hockey play continues, prepare for the matchup by checking out which club we predict will win Saturday's game.

Blue Jackets vs. Stars Predictions for Saturday

Our computer projection model for this game predicts a final result of Stars 4, Blue Jackets 1.

• Moneyline Pick: Stars (-185)
• Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
• Spread Pick: Stars (-1.5)

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Stars Splits and Trends

• The Stars have a 7-5-1 record overall, with a 3-1-4 record in matchups that have required overtime.
• Dallas has four points (2-2-0) in the four games it has played that were decided by one goal.
• In the three games this season the Stars registered only one goal, they finished 0-2-1.
• Dallas finished 1-2-0 in the three games this season when it scored two goals (registering two points).
• The Stars have scored three or more goals six times, and are 6-0-0 in those games.
• In the six games when Dallas has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it went 4-2-0 to register eight points.
• When it has outshot its opponent, Dallas is 5-3-1 (11 points).
• The Stars have been outshot by opponents in four games, going 2-2-0 to record four points.

Blue Jackets Splits and Trends

• The Blue Jackets have a record of 5-6 this season and are 4-0-4 in overtime contests.
• In the five games Columbus has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up six points.
• This season the Blue Jackets scored only one goal in three games and they've earned two points (1-2-0) in those contests.
• Columbus has four points (2-2-0) when scoring exactly two goals this season.
• The Blue Jackets have scored at least three goals in four games, earning four points from those contests.
• Columbus has scored a lone power-play goal in two games this season and has recorded two point from those matchups.
• When outshooting its opponent, Columbus is 1-1-0 (two points) this season.
• The Blue Jackets' opponents have had more shots in nine games. The Blue Jackets finished 4-5-0 in those contests (eight points).

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Blue Jackets vs. Stars Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Saturday, October 31, 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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