Dallas Stars vs Winnipeg Jets Picks and Predictions December 1st 2024

Looking to win big? The Jets and Stars face off at 4:30 ET on ESPN+. The Stars are hosting the game at American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6 goals, and the Stars are favored by -1.5 vs. the Jets.

Winnipeg vs. Dallas Key Information

• Teams: Jets at Stars
• Where: American Airlines Center Dallas
• Date: Sunday, December 1st
• Betting Odds DAL -149 | WPG +126 O/U 6

The Jets Can Win If…

With a 7-4 road win over the Lightning, the Jets moved to 18-6-0 this season. Winnipeg covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 11 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.

After trailing 2-0 in the first period, the Jets rallied with seven different players finding the net. Winnipeg scored their final two goals into an empty net.

Winnipeg’s offense came alive in their 7-4 win over Tampa Bay, with seven different players finding the net. After trailing 2-0, the Jets got on the board with Vladislav Namestnikov’s 3rd goal of the season. Logan Stanley added his 1st goal of the year, while Alex Iafallo scored his 1st on a power play in the 3rd period. Nikolaj Ehlers netted his 9th goal, and Cole Perfetti closed out the scoring with his 4th on an empty net.

The Jets took 34 shots on goal and recorded 10 assists. Josh Morrissey picked up his 13th assist on Perfetti’s empty-netter, while Mark Scheifele earned his 10th assist on Ehlers’ goal. Winnipeg scored twice on empty nets and had one power play goal.

Defensively, the Jets will look to improve after allowing the first two goals in their last game and a total of four goals. Connor Hellebuyck made 26 saves with a save percentage of 86.7%. The Jets’ defense also recorded 5 takeaways and 31 hits.

• Winnipeg has put together a record of 1-2 in their last three games (regular season). Across these games, their puck line record was just 1-2, while posting an over-under record of 1-2.
• The Jets have gone 5-5 over their last ten regular season games. In these contests, the team went just 5-5 against the spread, while going 3-7 on the over-under.

The Stars Can Win If…

Dallas fell to 14-8-0 after a 4-2 loss to the Panthers. The Stars were underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 6 goals came in just under the 6.5 line.

After trailing 2-0, Dallas tied it up with two goals in the second period. However, the Panthers responded with two more, including an empty-netter, to seal the game.

Dallas managed 25 shots on goal but only found the net twice in their 4-2 loss to the Panthers. Evgenii Dadonov scored his second goal of the season, while Matt Duchene added his seventh. Duchene also picked up his eighth assist on Dadonov’s power-play goal.

The Stars were held scoreless in the first period before scoring twice in the second. They ended the game with 32 offensive giveaways.

Defensively, the Stars gave up the first two goals of the game, then allowed two more in the 3rd period, including an empty-netter, leading to a 4-2 loss. Goalie Casey DeSmith made 21 saves with a save percentage of 87.5%. Dallas’ defense also recorded 5 takeaways and 26 hits.

• Dallas has put together a record of 1-2 in their last three games (regular season). The team’s record vs the puck line was just 1-2, in addition to an over-under mark of 3-0.
• Dallas has put together a record of 6-4 in their last ten games (regular season). In these matchups, they ended with an puck line record of 5-5 and an over-under mark of 6-4.

The Lean

For a moneyline pick, I’m taking the Stars to pick up on a win over the Jets at home. With the moneyline sitting at -149, I’ll be locking in a bet on the Stars straight-up.

When making a puck line pick, we’re backing the Stars to win and cover. Watch for the Stars to win this game by multiple goals over the Jets.

When considering the over/under line, which is currently at 6 goals, we believe that this game will go over that threshold, and we recommend wagering on the over.

Jets Look to End Road Trip on a High Note

The Winnipeg Jets are fighting to stay atop the Central Division as they head to Dallas on Sunday to face the Stars. After a blistering 15-1-0 start, the Jets have stumbled, going 3-5-0 in their last eight games and seeing their division lead shrink to just two points over Minnesota.

Friday’s 4-3 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights epitomized Winnipeg’s recent struggles. Mistakes and fatigue from a grueling travel schedule—featuring eight road games in their last nine—have plagued the Jets.

Despite the challenges, head coach Scott Arniel emphasized the importance of finishing the road trip strong:

“We’re going against a team in our division … we have to make sure we finish this road trip off on a good note,” Arniel said.

Winnipeg’s offense, which averaged a league-best 4.56 goals per game early in the season, has sputtered to just 2.5 goals per game in recent weeks. Meanwhile, their defense has struggled, allowing 3.25 goals per game during this rough patch.

Perfetti and Momentum

One bright spot for Winnipeg has been forward Cole Perfetti, who snapped an 11-game goal drought with two tallies against Vegas. Perfetti stressed the importance of maintaining focus against a tough opponent:

“We know what Dallas is. They’re a tough team. The bare minimum we want to go home is .500,” Perfetti said.

The Jets are 2-3 on their current six-game road trip and aim to even their record with a win in Dallas.

Stars Eye Another Statement Win

The Dallas Stars bounced back from a disappointing 6-2 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday with a solid 5-3 win over the Colorado Avalanche on Friday. Their ability to respond to adversity has been a hallmark under head coach Pete DeBoer.

“When we have a bad night, you always know you’re going to get their best,” DeBoer said after the victory.

Heiskanen Shines

Defenseman Miro Heiskanen has been a consistent contributor, extending his point streak to four games with two assists against Colorado. Heiskanen and the Stars’ defense will need to step up again against Winnipeg’s dynamic offensive threats.

“We wanted to bounce back right away and not let too many games slip from us,” Heiskanen said of Friday’s win.

Key Matchups

Jets’ Offense vs. Stars’ Defense

Winnipeg will need to rediscover its offensive firepower, especially if Nikolaj Ehlers (lower-body injury) is unavailable. The Stars, led by Heiskanen, have shown resilience and can capitalize on Winnipeg’s recent defensive lapses.

Goaltending Duel

Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck remains a crucial factor for Winnipeg, while the Stars’ Jake Oettinger has been solid in net. Whichever goalie can make the key saves will likely determine the outcome.

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Injury Updates

Jets:

• Nikolaj Ehlers (lower-body injury): Day-to-day after a collision on Friday.
• Mason Appleton: Expected to return soon but remains questionable.

Stars:

• Logan Stankoven (lower-body injury): Out for a second straight game.

Prediction

Both teams have something to prove—Winnipeg to solidify its place atop the division, and Dallas to show they are a serious contender. The Jets’ fatigue from their road-heavy schedule may give the Stars an edge in this pivotal matchup.

Final Score Prediction: Stars 3, Jets 2

With home-ice advantage and renewed momentum, Dallas looks poised to tighten the Central Division race. The Jets will need a disciplined effort to leave Texas with two points