Winnipeg Jets vs Dallas Stars Picks and Predictions for Thursday October 22 2026
Winnipeg Jets vs Dallas Stars Game Information
The Winnipeg Jets will visit the Dallas Stars Thursday night for a Central Division matchup at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. The game is scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM ET. Winnipeg comes into this matchup 4-3-2 on the year, having lost four of the last five, including three in a row. The Dallas Stars stay home Thursday night at 5-3-1 this season, writing a three-game winning streak. Dallas enters Thursday night a huge -225 favorite. Winnipeg is a big underdog at +170, and the total is 6.5. Be sure to stay in the winning side with our free NHL picks.
Winnipeg tries to end their skid
The Winnipeg offense has been shaky this season, averaging 2.67 goals on 27.3 shots per game, and they have scored 7 total goals across their last four losses. Defensively, Winnipeg has had trouble giving up 2.89 goals on just over 30 shots per game. Kyle Connor is leading the Winnipeg offense this season with 11 points, and he is posted at a team-high eight goals. Cole Perfetti is 2nd on the roster with 9 points. Mark Scheifele is 3rd on the team this season with eight points, and he leads the way with six assists.
Stuart Skinner struggled in the net last game for Winnipeg, giving up two goals on 28 shots to post a .929 save percentage in just over 58 minutes of action. Cole Perfetti was the only spark for Winnipeg in their last outing with one goal and five shots in nearly 20 minutes on the ice.
Key Injury Report for Winnipeg:
- Josh Morrissey (IR) – Nov 1
- Vladislav Namestnikov (Out) – Oct 30
- Connor Hellebuyck (IR-NR) – Oct 25
- Garrett Brogn (IR-NR) – Oct 30
Dallas looks for 4 in a row
The Dallas Stars offense has been below average this season, averaging just 2.44 goals on 25.4 shots, but they have scored ten goals during their current three-game winning streak. Defensively, Dallas is one of the best teams in the league, allowing 1.56 goals on 22.3 shots, and they've given up four goals across their last three outings. Mikko Rantanen is leading the Dallas offense this season with 11 points, along with a team-high five goals and six assists. Jason Robertson is second on the team with 9 points this season. Miro Heiskanen has added a third-best, with seven points this year.
Jake Oettinger did the work last time out for Dallas, giving up two goals on 20 shots to post a .900 save percentage in just under 63.5 minutes on the ice. Mikko Rantanen was dominant on the offensive end, posting a hat trick on six shots in just over 22 minutes. Jason Robertson chipped in as well with two assists in the game.
Key Injury Report for Dallas:
- Esa Lindell (Out) – Oct 27
- Oskar Back (IR) – Nov 14
- Matt Duchene (IR-LT) – Jan 12
- Luke Krys (IR-NR) – Oct 25
- Cameron Hughes (IR-NR) -Oct 25
Winnipeg Jets vs Dallas Stars Picks and Prediction
Pick: Dallas Stars -1.5
Dallas should be able to put consistent pressure on Winnipeg with its combination of speed, offensive depth, and ability to create opportunities off the rush. The Stars have several dangerous scoring options, including Jason Robertson and Wyatt Johnston, who can take advantage of defensive mistakes and turn limited openings into quality chances. The Jets have enough offensive talent to challenge the Stars, particularly when Kyle Connor finds space to operate, but Dallas can make things difficult by maintaining possession and forcing Winnipeg to defend for extended stretches. Playing at home should give the Stars another advantage in a competitive divisional matchup. Take Dallas to come away with the victory.
Pick: Under 6.5
Although Dallas has plenty of offensive talent, Winnipeg has the defensive structure to keep things tight. The Jets will likely need to prioritize protecting the middle of the ice and preventing the Stars from generating second-chance opportunities. Dallas can also limit scoring chances by maintaining possession and forcing Winnipeg to work through its defensive coverage rather than creating easy opportunities in transition. With both teams capable of playing disciplined defensive hockey, there is a reasonable chance that scoring becomes difficult as the game progresses. The Under is the preferred direction in this Central Division matchup.
Final Picks: Dallas Stars -1.5 and Under 6.5