New Jersey Devils vs Dallas Stars Picks and Predictions for Tuesday, October 27, 2026

The Stars have been on a good run lately, and Tuesday brings another interesting matchup against a New Jersey team that's also winning games. Dallas hosts the Devils at American Airlines Center, with the puck dropping at 8:00 pm ET on ESPN+. The Stars are 7-3-1 and third in the Central Division after beating the Islanders 6-3 on Sunday. That was their fifth victory in a row. New Jersey sits third in the Metropolitan Division with a 7-4-0 record. The Devils beat Los Angeles 3-1 on Saturday and have now won three straight. Build your bankroll with our free NHL picks.

New Jersey Devils Have Been Winning at Home

A return to New Jersey has worked out well for the Devils. After losing 4-2 in Washington on October 17, they came back home and beat Colorado 4-3. Anaheim was next, and the Devils had a much easier time in that one, winning 4-1. Saturday's meeting with Los Angeles ended in another victory, 3-1, giving New Jersey three straight wins. The Devils have scored 11 goals and surrendered five during that stretch. They've also won four of their past five games, including a 7-1 victory over the Rangers. New Jersey is averaging 3.27 goals per game and taking 34.1 shots, but Tuesday will be only its fourth road game of the season.

Jack Hughes has three goals and nine assists in 11 games, leading New Jersey with 12 points. Jesper Bratt has contributed two goals and eight assists, while Arseny Gritsyuk has scored six times. Nico Hischier has five goals, four of them coming on the power play. Luke Evangelista has seven points in eight appearances, and Luke Hughes has chipped in with three goals from the blue line. Jake Allen has five wins in seven decisions, posting a 2.84 GAA and .886 save percentage. The Devils have had some trouble killing penalties, allowing seven power-play goals and stopping only 74.1% of opposing opportunities.

Injuries: Connor Hellebuyck and Seamus Casey are out.

Dallas Stars Have Been Difficult to Beat

Dallas hasn't needed a lot of goals to keep its winning streak going. The Stars beat Colorado 3-2 in a shootout on October 14, then went into Chicago and shut out the Blackhawks 4-0. Boston and Winnipeg both pushed Dallas into overtime, but the Stars came away with 3-2 victories in each game. Sunday brought something different, with Dallas scoring six goals against the Islanders in a 6-3 win. That's five straight victories, and the Stars have given up just nine goals during that stretch. Dallas is allowing 1.73 goals per game this season, the lowest mark in the NHL, and opponents are averaging only 21.8 shots.

Mikko Rantanen has six goals and eight assists through 11 games, giving him 14 points. Jason Robertson is close behind with five goals and eight assists, and Roope Hintz has added five goals and five assists. Wyatt Johnston has eight points in nine games, matching Miro Heiskanen's total. Jake Oettinger has been a big reason Dallas has stayed near the top of the Central Division. He leads NHL goaltenders with a 1.23 GAA and has three shutouts. Oettinger is also stopping 93.9% of shots faced. Casey DeSmith has provided another reliable option, recording a 1.95 GAA and .925 save percentage.

Injuries: Radek Faksa, Oskar Back, Esa Lindell, Sam Steel and Matt Duchene are out.

Key To The Game

New Jersey has been producing plenty of shots, but Dallas has been excellent at limiting opportunities. The Devils need their power play to make an impact against a Stars penalty kill operating at 92.3%.

New Jersey Devils vs Dallas Stars Game Pick

• Dallas Stars

Dallas has won five straight games, and its goaltending has been a major reason. Oettinger leads qualified NHL goalies with a 1.23 GAA, while the Stars have allowed only 19 goals through 11 games. New Jersey is playing well, but the Devils have struggled on the road and Allen's save percentage sits at .886. Dallas has the stronger defense and gets another victory at home on Tuesday night.

New Jersey Devils vs Dallas Stars Over/Under Pick

• Under

The Devils have scored at least three goals in four of their last five games, but Dallas rarely gives opponents much room. Oettinger's numbers have been outstanding, and the Stars have allowed two goals or fewer in four of their last five victories. New Jersey is coming off consecutive games allowing just one goal. Both clubs have reasons to protect the puck, making the under the better play Tuesday night.