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Columbus Blue Jackets to Face Dallas Stars in Clash of Streaking Teams - NHL Preview and Free Picks

The Columbus Blue Jackets (26-19-7, 59 Points, 4th Metro) are set to face the Dallas Stars (33-17-1, 67 points, 2nd Central) in a matchup where both teams are riding winning streaks - with Columbus on a three-game streak and Dallas on a four-game streak. Despite missing key players like Boone Jenner, Erik Gudbranson, and Sean Monahan, Columbus holds the first Eastern Conference wild-card spot. Dallas, who will be without Miro Heiskane, Mason Marchment, and Tyler Seguin, is currently eight points behind first-place Winnipeg in the Central division. With Dallas being the betting favorite at -250, this game promises to be an exciting one. Stay tuned for our free NHL picks for this Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Dallas Stars prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Blue Jackets +220 | Stars -250
• Spread: Blue Jackets +1.5 (-120) | Stars -1.5 (-103)
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Dallas will win straight-up is 71%.

Columbus vs Dallas Stats

Columbus Blue Jackets

The Columbus Blue Jackets currently have a goals-for average of 3.3 and a goals-against average of 3.3, ranking 8th and 27th in the league respectively. They average 29.2 shots per game (11th) and allow 29.1 shots per game (23rd). Their power play is ranked 14th, scoring 22.0% of the time, while their penalty kill is ranked 27th, holding opponents scoreless 74.8% of the time. Kirill Marchenko leads the team in goals with 21, followed by Dimitri Voronkov with 18 and Zach Werenski with 17 goals. Werenski also leads in assists with 40 and points with 57. Marchenko is second in assists and points with 33 and 54 respectively. The team has 10 players with 20 points or more, and Marchenko has the best plus/minus rating at 30. Goalie Elvis Merzlikins has a record of 19-11-3 with a 2.89 goals-against average and a .896 save percentage. With a 26-19-7 record, Columbus is ranked 6th in offense, scoring an average of 3.35 goals per game, and 26th in defense, allowing an average of 3.29 goals against per game. Their overall power ranking is 7th.

Dallas Stars Analysis

The Dallas Stars have strong offensive and defensive stats, ranking 10th in goals scored and fourth in goals allowed. They average 29.8 shots per game and allow 26.7. Their power play ranks 23rd, converting 19.2% of the time, while their penalty kill is third-best, holding opponents scoreless 84.1% of the time. Roope Hintz leads in goals scored with 22, followed by Jason Robertson with 19 and Matt Duchene with 18. Duchene also leads in assists with 31 and shares the lead in points with Robertson at 49. Dallas has 11 players with 20 points or more and Thomas Harley leads in plus/minus at 25. Goalie Jake Oettinger has a record of 26-11-1, with a 2.32 goals against average and a .912 save percentage. The Dallas Stars have a power ranking of 8 and a record of 33-17-1.

Dallas Stars' Goalie Jake Oettinger Shines as Team Dominates Columbus Blue Jackets

The Dallas Stars' goaltender, Jake Oettinger, has played a key role in the team's success, contributing to their fourth-best goals-against average in the league at 2.5. Oettinger boasts an impressive 2.32 goals-against average and .912 save percentage. In contrast, the Columbus Blue Jackets have a goals-against average of 3.3, ranking them 27th out of 32 teams. Columbus has struggled against Dallas in recent matchups, losing four of the last five head-to-head contests and five of the last six games played on Dallas' home ice. On the other hand, Dallas has been performing well, winning five of its last six games overall and six of its last eight games at home. Despite having a slightly lower goals-for average than Columbus at 3.2, the Stars' strong defensive play has allowed them to maintain a competitive edge on the ice.

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