Winnipeg Jets @ Dallas Stars

Dallas took the first meeting

The Stars won the teams’ Oct. 22 meeting 3-2 in overtime, with Roope Hintz scoring twice; Winnipeg will seek to even the series in Dallas.

Winnipeg brings a four-game surge

Winnipeg follows a 4-2 win over New Jersey—its fourth straight victory—with Dawson Mercer scoring twice, including the go-ahead goal; Mercer was listed on Winnipeg’s second line.

Dallas has the stronger record

The Stars enter at 10-5-2 versus Winnipeg’s 8-8-3 and have home ice at American Airlines Center, giving Dallas a results-based edge.

Check the final lineup and goalie news

Miro Heiskanen is day-to-day and has not been ruled out for Thursday; verify his status and the final lineups before puck drop.

Pick Ideas

Angles drawn from the matchup analysis above and refreshed as the news changes. They are a separate read from the LineCrush pick for this matchup, so the two can land on different sides.

Stars moneyline, price-sensitive

Dallas is the home lean, but Josh Morrissey returned Tuesday after missing 14 games, improving Winnipeg’s top-line offensive and defensive numbers when he is on the ice; treat Kalshi’s roughly 64% Dallas win probability as a reference, not a guaranteed edge.

Over 5.5 goals only at a fair price

The market leans slightly over 5.5; Winnipeg’s starter is expected, but confirm Dallas’s goalie before wagering and consider the over only at a fair price.

Kyle Connor anytime-goal look

Kyle Connor is a possible Winnipeg scorer-prop option after being listed on the top line; compare the price with his current-season scoring record.