Winnipeg Jets vs Dallas Stars prediction, odds and best bet for Nov. 12, 2026
The Dallas Stars are our pick to beat the Winnipeg Jets, Dallas 3, Winnipeg 2, with their stronger season penalty kill providing the clearest matchup advantage. Winnipeg’s four-game winning streak keeps this a low-confidence forecast. At the supplied prices, neither the puck line nor the 5.5 total offers a convincing wager, so the official SportsJaw betting recommendation is Pass.
Winnipeg Jets vs Dallas Stars prediction and best bet
Dallas gets the winner call because its broader results and special teams offer the stronger combination. The Stars have gone 7-2-1 over their last 10 games, compared with Winnipeg’s 4-5-1. Their season penalty kill also gives them a credible answer to the power play driving the Jets’ current surge.
The best bet is Pass. A narrow Dallas victory fits the evidence, but selecting a winner is easier than finding value here. Winnipeg’s immediate improvement makes the Stars’ -1.5 puck line uncomfortable, while the cost of Winnipeg +1.5 demands more confidence in a close finish than this matchup warrants.
Odds, game time and how to watch
Date and venue: Thursday, November 12, 2026, at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. Winnipeg visits Dallas in this 2026-27 NHL matchup.
Start time: The official team reports disagree. Dallas lists 7:00 p.m. local time, which is Central Time; Winnipeg lists 8:00 p.m. CT. Check the confirmed start before making viewing plans.
Records and standings: Dallas is 10-5-2 with 22 points, fourth in the Central Division, and 6-4-0 at home. Winnipeg is 8-8-3 with 19 points, sixth in the division, and 3-4-2 away.
SportsJaw odds: Winnipeg Jets +1.5 (-176); Dallas Stars -1.5 (+152). Moneyline: Winnipeg Jets +152; Dallas Stars -172. Total: Over 5.5 (-120); Under 5.5 (+100).