In this article we will formulate a Jets vs Stars prediction for this NHL game on Friday, May 9th at the Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup in the 2nd round of the playoffs.
Winnipeg Jets Betting Preview
The Winnipeg Jets are down 1-0 in the series after they lost game one by a score of 3-2. Winnipeg led 1-0 early in the second period, but they trailed 3-2 after two periods and couldn’t find any goals in the third for the loss. The Jets recorded 31 shots on goal, won 45.7% of the face-offs, and went 0-4 on the power play in the game. Winnipeg got goals from Niederreiter and Scheifele, while Hellebuyck stopped 21 out of 24 shots in the game.
Prior to this series, Winnipeg defeated the St. Louis Blues in seven games. In that series, Winnipeg won all four home games and was able to overcome terrible goaltending on the road to advance. Winnipeg has scored 3.35 goals per game and they have allowed 2.32 goals against per game, while also going 28.9% on the power play and 79.4% on the penalty kill this season. Kyle Connor has led Winnipeg with four goals, eight assists, and 25 shots on goal, while Scheifele and Appleton have added seven points each. Connor Hellebuyck is 4-4 this postseason with a 3.75 goals against average and an .836 save percentage.
Dallas Stars Betting Preview
The Dallas Stars are looking to take a 2-0 lead in the series after they won game one by a score of 3-2. Dallas was able to score three goals in about eight minutes in the second period, which was enough to sneak away with the win. The Stars recorded 24 shots on goal, won 54.3% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. Dallas got all three of their goals from Rantanen, while Oettinger stopped 29 out of 31 shots for the win.
Prior to this series, the Stars defeated Colorado in seven games to advance. In that series, Dallas led 2-1 and 3-2, but needed a late comeback in game seven to stay alive. Dallas has scored 3.35 goals per game and they have allowed 2.71 goals against per game, while also going 22% on the power play and 82% on the penalty kill this season. Mikko Rantanen has led Dallas with eight goals, seven assists, and 29 shots on goal, while Roope Hintz has added four goals, four assists, and 26 shots on goal. Jake Oettinger is 5-3 with a 2.75 goals against average and a .914 save percentage in the postseason.
Why the Jets will beat the Stars
- The Jets have won each of their last nine night games following a loss.
- The Stars have lost each of their last three night games at Canada Life Centre following a road win.
- The Jets have covered the puck line in each of their last seven games against the Stars following a home loss.
- The Stars have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games at Canada Life Centre following a road win.
- The Jets have won the second period in each of their last seven games when leading after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the last nine games between the Stars and Jets have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Seven of the last eight games between two teams from the Central Division have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Six of the Stars’ last seven road games against Western Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in 14 of the Stars’ last 16 games as road underdogs.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in eight of the Jets’ last 10 games following a loss.
Winnipeg Jets Player Prop Facts
- Mark Scheifele has scored a goal in four of his last five appearances with the Jets as home favorites against Western Conference opponents.
- Gabriel Vilardi has recorded an assist in each of his four previous home appearances against the Stars.
- Mark Scheifele has recorded at least one point in each of his last 12 appearances at Canada Life Centre.
- Mark Scheifele ranks T1st in the league for Game Winning Goals (11) this season.
Dallas Stars Player Prop Facts
- Mikko Rantanen has scored at least one goal in each of the Stars’ last four playoff games against Western Conference opponents.
- Jamie Benn has recorded at least one point in each of the Stars’ last six night Game 2s of a playoff series.
- Jamie Benn has recorded an assist in each of the Stars’ last six night Game 2s of a playoff series.
- Esa Lindell ranks T2nd in the Central Division for Plus/Minus (+34) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Winnipeg Jets rank 1st in the league for goals against per game this season (2.32).
- The Winnipeg Jets rank 1st in the league in power play percentage this season (28.90%).
- The Dallas Stars rank T3rd in the league for goals per game this season (3.35).
- The Dallas Stars rank 4th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (82.02%).
Jets vs Stars Prediction
Both of these teams were able to win a game seven to advance to the second round, but Dallas got the 3-2 win in game one. The Stars really didn’t play that well in the game, but Rantanen saved the day with a hat trick in the second period. Winnipeg controlled the pace of the game and had plenty of chances, but their power play went 0-4, which was a huge reason for the loss. On the bright side for Winnipeg, we saw a very good game from Hellebuyck in net and he continues to play well at home in the playoffs. I think we are going to see an even better performance from Winnipeg in this matchup and I think they could run away with it like Colorado did against Dallas in games four and six. Take the Jets here.