NHL Betting Preview: Blue Jackets vs Stars

The Columbus Blue Jackets go up against the Dallas Stars in this NHL matchup at American Airlines Center, with face-off scheduled for 20:00 on Tuesday, October 21. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and the starting lineups.

A Low-Scoring Game Set to Happen?

We’re expecting the Blue Jackets and the Stars to score a modest number of goals and that leads us to an Under 6.5 prediction. Let’s grab the -130 that this outcome happens.

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Stars Have Won 7 of Previous 10 H2H Encounters

Columbus Blue Jackets won their previous game which was at home. It was a 3-2 triumph at Nationwide Arena against Tampa Bay Lightning. Kirill Marchenko, Damon Severson and Kent Johnson scored one goal each.

Dallas Stars lost on the road in their last game, making it back-to-back defeats. St Louis Blues won 3-1 at Enterprise Center. Mikko Rantanen scored the goal from just 19 Stars shots.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 6-4 win for the Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena when they last played the Stars. It’s been seven Stars wins in the past 10 games between these teams.

Starting Goalies

Elvis Merzlikins (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	6-5-1	4.1	.879	0
23/24	13-17-8	3.45	.897	1

Jake Oettinger (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	14-6-2	2.6	.907	2
23/24	35-14-2	2.72	.905	3

Columbus Blue Jackets – Last 10 Games

7 wins and 3 losses, averaging 3.7 goals from 29.7 shots on goal, with a 9.1% powerplay efficiency. The Blue Jackets have been giving up 1.9 goals from 33.2 shots, averaging 3.8 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 79.0%.

Zach Werenski is the top points scorer with 11 points, 4 goals and 7 assists, with Kirill Marchenko recording 10 points, 5 goals and 5 assists, in the last 10 games. Goalie Jet Greaves have a 1.26 goal against average with a .959 save percentage, including two shutouts.

Dallas Stars – Last 10 Games

The Stars have 4 wins and 6 losses, averaging 2.9 goals from 26.7 shots on goal, with a 25.6% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 4.0 goals from 28.5 shots, averaging 4.4 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 75.0%.

The top points scorer is Jason Robertson with 11 points, 6 goals and 5 assists, while Mikko Rantanen is next best after having 10 points, 3 goals and 7 assists. Goalie Jake Oettinger have a 3.44 GAA with a .881 SV%.

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Dallas Stars Prediction & Picks

From our key match prediction to correct score pick, top player prop insights and a builder tailored for value — our Columbus Blue Jackets vs Dallas Stars betting tips covers it all.

Game Prediction

There could be a shortage of goals in this NHL encounter. Therefore, going under the line makes lots of appeal, especially at odds of -130.

Our expert hockey predictions always start with checking the latest team news and understanding how it might impact the matchup. From there, we dive into the most valuable NHL stats to uncover the insights that matter most.

Key Blue Jackets vs Stars stats:

The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Blue Jackets games on the road.
The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Blue Jackets games.
The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 Blue Jackets games.

Under 6.5 Probability

Based on the odds from the best betting apps, our pick has a 56.5% chance of winning. After careful examination, our analysts have this probability somewhere between 60-65%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Sean Monahan Over 1.5 Shots -175

Sean Monahan (Blue Jackets) has totaled Over 1.5 shots on goal in 3 straight road games. We’re anticipating that he is able to perform well and cover the line, with odds of -175 currently available.

Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Under 6.5

To Score Kirill Marchenko

Shots on Goal Sean Monahan Over 1.5

We’ve got a same game parlay with three options: Under 6.5 goals, Kirill Marchenko (Blue Jackets) to score and Sean Monahan (Blue Jackets) to register Over 1.5 shots.

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Correct Score Prediction

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There could be merit in backing the Blue Jackets to win 4-2. Odds of +2000 are available about a correct score bet where a nice potential return is on the cards.

Latest Correct Score Odds

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Columbus Blue Jackets vs Dallas Stars Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Stars Heavy Favorites in Eyes of the Books

For this game, the sportsbooks’ Moneyline betting odds mean Dallas Stars are -182 favorites to win and that means a 65% chance of landing a victory. The market suggests that Columbus Blue Jackets are least likely to win at +150.

The puck line is 1.5 and the total goals line is 6.5. The Totals offers hockey bettors an alternative way of getting involved. If you're keen on Over 6.5, this selection is available at -104.

Consider every angle when placing your bets. The best NHL sportsbooks offer a huge selection of game lines and team props and it’s all about finding a wager which matches your prediction of the clash.

Moneyline

3-Way Moneyline

Puck Line

Total Goals

Player Props & Micro Betting

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Last 5 Games

Blue Jackets

NHL: 19/10 Lightning2 Blue Jackets 3
NHL: 17/10 Avalanche4 Blue Jackets 1
NHL: 14/10 Devils3 Blue Jackets 2
NHL: 12/10 Blue Jackets7 Wild 4
NHL: 10/10 Blue Jackets1 Predators 2

Stars

NHL: 19/10 Stars1 Blues 3
NHL: 17/10 Canucks5 Stars 3
NHL: 15/10 Wild2 Stars 5
NHL: 12/10 Stars5 Avalanche 4
NHL: 10/10 Stars5 Jets 4

Head to Head

Columbus vs Dallas

NHL: 26/02 2025 Stars 4 Blue Jackets 6
NHL: 03/02 2025 Blue Jackets 3 Stars 5
NHL: 10/11 2023 Stars 5 Blue Jackets 2
NHL: 31/10 2023 Blue Jackets 3 Stars 5
NHL: 19/02 2023 Blue Jackets 4 Stars 1
NHL: 20/12 2022 Stars 2 Blue Jackets 1
NHL: 03/12 2021 Blue Jackets 2 Stars 3
NHL: 26/10 2021 Stars 1 Blue Jackets 4
NHL: 18/04 2021 Blue Jackets 1 Stars 5
NHL: 16/04 2021 Blue Jackets 1 Stars 4

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Columbus Blue Jackets Stats

Dallas Stars Stats

Moneyline

7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

+1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 9 of the last 10 games
+1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

-1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 games
-1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

Game Totals: An average of 5.60 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.00 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 6.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.70 goals and allowed 1.90 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.70 pts and allowed 3.30 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

Game Totals: An average of 7.00 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.40 goals in the previous 10 home games
Over 6.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.00 goals and allowed 4.00 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.70 goals and allowed 2.70 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

Goals Powerplay: 0.3
Shots: 29.7
Goals Shorthanded: 0
Penalties: 3.8
Empty Net Goals: 0.1
Penalty Minutes: 9.6
Blocks: 16.6
Faceoff Wins : 31.2
Hits: 18.4
Giveaways: 14.6
Takeaways: 5.1

Last 10 Games on the Road

Goals Powerplay: 0.2
Shots: 31.1
Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
Penalties: 3.8
Empty Net Goals: 0.1
Penalty Minutes: 8.8
Blocks: 15
Faceoff Wins : 29.1
Hits: 21.9
Giveaways: 12.9
Takeaways: 4.6

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

Goals Powerplay: 1
Shots: 26.7
Goals Shorthanded: 0
Penalties: 4.4
Empty Net Goals: 0.3
Penalty Minutes: 10.4
Blocks: 12.8
Faceoff Wins : 31.1
Hits: 26.2
Giveaways: 16.4
Takeaways: 3.6

Last 10 Home Games

Goals Powerplay: 1.5
Shots: 24.2
Goals Shorthanded: 0
Penalties: 4.1
Empty Net Goals: 0.5
Penalty Minutes: 11.1
Blocks: 15.5
Faceoff Wins : 30.2
Hits: 29.2
Giveaways: 15.3
Takeaways: 3.3

Team News

Columbus Blue Jackets Player Stats & Roster

#	Player	GP	MIN	G	A	P	+/-
86	Kirill Marchenko	5	19.14	5	1	6	4
10	Dmitri Voronkov	5	15.6	2	3	5	5
8	Zach Werenski	5	26.66	1	3	4	6

38	Boone Jenner	5	17.9	1	3	4	-2
19	Adam Fantilli	5	15.82	1	2	3	1
9	Ivan Provorov	5	24.5	1	2	3	3
3	Charlie Coyle	5	17.22	0	2	2	-1
78	Damon Severson	5	19.84	1	1	2	4
11	Miles Wood	3	7.97	1	0	1	1
91	Kent Johnson	5	15.2	1	0	1	0
5	Denton Mateychuk	5	16.08	0	1	1	1
4	Cole Sillinger	5	14.64	0	1	1	3
27	Zach Aston-Reese	5	9.7	0	1	1	0
24	Mathieu Olivier	5	14.46	0	1	1	0
23	Sean Monahan	5	19.24	0	0	0	5
15	Dante Fabbro	5	18.64	0	0	0	1
21	Isac Lundestroem	5	11.2	0	0	0	0
2	Jake Christiansen	3	8.6	0	0	0	-1
44	Erik Gudbranson	2	13.85	0	0	0	0
59	Yegor Chinakhov	2	7.9	0	0	0	-1

#	Goalies	GP	GAA	SV%
73	Jet Greaves	3	2.04	0.928
90	Elvis Merzlikins	2	3.54	0.92

Dallas Stars Player Stats & Roster

#	Player	GP	MIN	G	A	P	+/-
96	Mikko Rantanen	5	21.54	3	4	7	2
24	Roope Hintz	5	19.9	1	5	6	2
53	Wyatt Johnston	5	20.84	4	2	6	2

21	Jason Robertson	5	19.34	2	4	6	4
55	Thomas Harley	5	23.16	1	5	6	0
91	Tyler Seguin	5	16.1	1	2	3	2
23	Esa Lindell	5	22.84	1	2	3	2
5	Nils Lundkvist	4	16	1	2	3	0
12	Radek Faksa	5	12.94	1	1	2	-3
22	Mavrik Bourque	5	12.96	1	1	2	-1
4	Miro Heiskanen	5	25.24	0	2	2	1
95	Matt Duchene	4	14.45	1	1	2	0
46	Ilya Lyubushkin	3	14.33	0	1	1	3
18	Sam Steel	5	16.26	0	1	1	-2
11	Nathan Bastian	5	7.24	1	0	1	-2
6	Lian Bichsel	5	15.84	0	1	1	0
28	Alexander Petrovic	3	13.73	0	0	0	-3
49	Justin Hryckowian	4	7.75	0	0	0	-2
15	Colin Blackwell	5	11.26	0	0	0	-4
	Adam Erne	2	9.3	0	0	0	-2

#	Goalies	GP	GAA	SV%
29	Jake Oettinger	4	2.95	0.905
1	Casey DeSmith	1	5.15	0.808

Injuries & Suspensions

Columbus Blue Jackets Injury Table

Type

Name

Info

Erik Gudbranson

Injured

Miles Wood

Injured

Dallas Stars Injury Table

Type

Name

Info

Matt Duchene

Injured

Nils Lundkvist

Injured

Jamie Benn

Injured

Oskar Baeck

Injured

Starting Lineups

Line 1

Dallas Stars

Columbus Blue Jackets

29

Jake Oettinger

23

Esa Lindell

4

Miro Heiskanen

91

Tyler Seguin

24

Roope Hintz

96

Mikko Rantanen

86

Kirill Marchenko

23

Sean Monahan

10

Dmitri Voronkov

5

Denton Mateychuk

8

Zach Werenski

90

Elvis Merzlikins

Line 2

Dallas Stars

Columbus Blue Jackets

29

Jake Oettinger

55

Thomas Harley

46

Ilya Lyubushkin

21

Jason Robertson

53

Wyatt Johnston

22

Mavrik Bourque

91

Kent Johnson

19

Adam Fantilli

38

Boone Jenner

78

Damon Severson

9

Ivan Provorov

90

Elvis Merzlikins

Line 3

Dallas Stars

Columbus Blue Jackets

29

Jake Oettinger

6

Lian Bichsel

28

Alexander Petrovic

49

Justin Hryckowian

18

Sam Steel

15

Colin Blackwell

24

Mathieu Olivier

3

Charlie Coyle

4

Cole Sillinger

15

Dante Fabbro

2

Jake Christiansen

90

Elvis Merzlikins

Line 4

Dallas Stars

Columbus Blue Jackets

29

Jake Oettinger

73

Adam Erne

12

Radek Faksa

11

Nathan Bastian

59

Yegor Chinakhov

21

Isac Lundestroem

27

Zach Aston-Reese

90

Elvis Merzlikins

Previous Columbus Blue Jackets Lineups

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Lightning 2-3 Blue Jackets

Metropolitan	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 Carolina	32	21	9	2	44	0.688	13	17	108	90	18	11-5-1	10-4-1	4-1	7-3	4W
2 NY Islanders	33	19	11	3	41	0.621	13	16	100	93	7	10-6-2	9-5-1	3-3	6-4	3W
3 Washington	32	18	10	4	40	0.625	17	18	106	83	23	10-5-2	8-5-2	0-4	7-3	2L
4 Philadelphia	31	16	9	6	38	0.613	9	11	92	88	4	10-5-4	6-4-2	5-2	5-5	3L
5 Pittsburgh	31	14	8	9	37	0.597	13	14	99	96	3	6-5-5	8-3-4	0-5	4-6	5L
6 New Jersey	33	18	14	1	37	0.561	12	16	97	103	-6	10-6-1	8-8-0	2-0	3-7	1L
7 NY Rangers	34	16	14	4	36	0.529	11	15	89	92	-3	4-9-3	12-5-1	1-0	5-5	1L
8 Columbus	32	13	13	6	32	0.5	7	9	96	112	-16	6-5-3	7-8-3	4-1	2-8	5L

East Atlantic	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 Tampa Bay	33	18	12	3	39	0.591	15	18	106	88	18	8-8-0	10-4-3	0-1	4-6	2L
2 Detroit	33	18	12	3	39	0.591	14	16	104	109	-5	9-6-1	9-6-2	2-2	5-5	1W
3 Montreal	32	17	11	4	38	0.594	10	15	105	113	-8	8-8-1	9-3-3	2-2	5-5	1W
4 Boston	33	19	14	0	38	0.576	13	17	109	105	4	11-5-0	8-9-0	2-0	6-4	1L
5 Florida	32	17	13	2	36	0.563	15	16	103	101	2	10-6-2	7-7-0	1-1	5-5	2W
6 Ottawa	32	15	13	4	34	0.531	10	12	101	104	-3	6-6-2	9-7-2	3-0	4-6	1W
7 Toronto	31	14	12	5	33	0.532	10	14	102	102	0	9-5-5	5-7-0	0-1	5-5	2L
8 Buffalo	32	14	14	4	32	0.5	10	12	98	109	-11	9-5-2	5-9-2	2-0	5-5	3W

East Central	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 Colorado	32	23	2	7	53	0.828	21	23	128	74	54	13-0-2	10-2-5	0-4	7-3	2W
2 Dallas	34	22	7	5	49	0.721	18	19	115	90	25	11-5-1	11-2-4	3-2	7-3	1W
3 Minnesota	33	19	9	5	43	0.652	13	16	99	87	12	11-3-4	8-6-1	3-1	7-3	4W
4 Utah	34	16	15	3	35	0.515	12	16	106	101	5	8-5-1	8-10-2	0-0	4-6	2W
5 Winnipeg	32	15	15	2	32	0.5	13	14	98	99	-1	8-7-1	7-8-1	1-1	3-7	1L
6 Chicago	32	13	13	6	32	0.5	12	13	91	98	-7	7-6-3	6-7-3	0-2	3-7	2L
7 St Louis	34	12	15	7	31	0.456	12	12	86	123	-37	6-8-4	6-7-3	0-2	5-5	1L
8 Nashville	32	13	15	4	30	0.469	9	11	92	111	-19	8-8-2	5-7-2	2-0	7-3	1W

West Pacific	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 Vegas	31	16	6	9	41	0.661	12	15	96	90	6	7-4-4	9-2-5	1-3	6-4	2W
2 Anaheim	33	20	12	1	41	0.621	12	16	118	108	10	11-4-0	9-8-1	4-0	6-4	1W
3 LA Kings	32	14	9	9	37	0.578	9	13	84	86	-2	4-6-4	10-3-5	1-5	4-6	3L
4 Edmonton	33	15	12	6	36	0.545	10	15	110	114	-4	8-3-3	7-9-3	0-2	6-4	1L
5 San Jose	33	16	14	3	35	0.53	8	15	96	110	-14	9-5-3	7-9-0	1-1	5-5	2W
6 Seattle	30	12	12	6	30	0.5	7	12	74	93	-19	7-6-3	5-6-3	0-3	2-8	2L
7 Calgary	33	13	16	4	30	0.455	10	11	84	97	-13	7-5-2	6-11-2	2-2	6-4	1W
8 Vancouver	32	12	17	3	27	0.422	8	10	89	112	-23	4-10-1	8-7-2	2-0	3-7	1W

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Head-to-Head Statistics

Starting Goalies

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Dallas Stars Prediction & Picks

Game Prediction

Under 6.5 Probability

Player Prop Picks

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Correct Score Prediction

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Head to Head

Injuries & Suspensions

Columbus Blue Jackets Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

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