Stars Game 1 Favorites At Jets In NHL Playoffs

• What: NHL Playoffs
• Who: Dallas Stars at Winnipeg Jets
• When: Wednesday, May 7, 9:30 p.m.

Some much for home-ice advantage in the NHL playoffs. So far, betting lines have favored the away team in three of four opening games in the second round of the postseason.

That's again the case as as the Dallas Stars visit the Winnipeg Jets to open their second-round set. Oddsmakers are going with the Stars as the -125 away chalk.

Let's look at the latest betting line on this game. Remember, odds are subject to change.

	Puck Line	Moneyline	Total
Dallas Stars	-1.5 (+215)	-125	O 5.5 (-125)
Winnipeg Jets	+1.5 (-260)	+105	U 5.5 (+105)

Both teams rallied for Game 7 wins in opening-round action. The Jets were two seconds away from elimination against the St. Louis Blues. They tied the game and won in double overtime. Dallas came back from a 2-0 third-period deficit to defeat Colorado 4-2.

There are two games in the NHL playoffs on the docket on Wednesday night. This game is the one that we think provides the best value bet of the night in the NHL playoffs.

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Before we make a deeper assessment of which way to wager in the NHL playoffs for this Stars vs Jets second-round series opener, why not take a look at our handy best NHL betting sites list to make the most out of your bets, including the latest props and futures wagering. With the playoffs underway, you may also want to service your NHL betting needs on a more comprehensive basis by checking out our NHL playoffs page. And if you're still looking to get a wager down on which NHL team is going to win the title, check out the latest betting odds on our Stanley Cup futures page.

Stars vs Jets NHL Playoffs Betting Trends

Dallas and Winnipeg are meeting in the NHL playoffs for the first time. The Stars are 1-4 straight up in the last five games against the Jets. At Winnipeg, the Jets hold a 5-3 SU edge in the last eight meetings.

Dallas is 4-10 SU in the last 14 games. The Stars are 1-5 SU in their past six road games. They are 4-8 SU in their last 12 games facing Western Conference teams.

The Jets are 5-0 SU in the last five home games and 12-6 SU in all games. Winnipeg is 7-3 SU through the past 10 meetings with Central Division squads.

Each of the last eight games between the Jets and Stars have gone under. The losing team has scored one goal or fewer in each of the last seven games between the two clubs. The total is 5-5-2 on the last 12 occasions that Winnipeg has played host to Dallas.

Four of the last six games played by Dallas have gone over. However, three of the Stars' last four road games hit on the under. The total is 10-10-1 in the last 21 games in which Dallas was facing Western Conference opposition.

Each of Winnipeg's last five games have gone over. However, seven of the club's past 10 home games went under. Six of the last seven games between the Jets and Western Conference opponents also went over.

The Jets are 8-8 SU as a betting underdog this season. Winnipeg is 23-22 against the puck line as a home team. Dallas is 17-27 against the puck line as the away club. The Stars are 46-23-3 SU as the favorite in the betting line.

Key Injuries A Factor For Both Teams

Both teams are going into this series with key performers on the shelf. For the Jets, first-line center Mark Schiefele has been out with an undisclosed injury since the first period of Game 5 against St. Louis. Josh Morrissey, the Jets' top defenseman, left during the first period of Game 7 with an undislcosed injury and didn't return to the game.

For Miro Heiskanen, he's still day to day. But if I'm guessing, he's probably not in for Game 1. We'll see tomorrow, however.

— Robert Tiffin (@RobertTiffin) May 6, 2025

Dallas has been without its top defenseman Miro Heiskanen the entire NHL playoffs due to a knee injury. He's not expected to play Game 1 against Winnipeg. High-scoring forward Jason Robertson (lower-body injury) will be a game-time decision for Game 1.

American Goalie Showdown

Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck was the No. 1 netminder for Team USA in this year's 4 Nations Face Off. However, the reigning Vezina Trophy winner struggled during the Blues series. Hellebuyck was pulled from all three road games. He went 4-3 with a 3.85 goals-against average and .830 save percentage during opening-round play.

Connor Hellebuyck is the 7th goaltender in NHL history to allow 4+ goals in 6 straight road playoff games pic.twitter.com/VEkn9FG49I

— Sportsnet Stats (@SNstats) April 27, 2025

Dallas goalie Jake Oettinger was Hellebuyck's backup on Team USA, a factor Jets fans use to taunt him during games in Winnipeg. Oettinger has backstopped Dallas to the Stanley Cup final four two years in a row. He was 4-3 with a 2.85 GAA and .911 save percentage in the opening round against Colorado.

Our Picks for Dallas vs Winnipeg NHL Playoffs

The combination of physical and emotional fatigue from their Game 7 win over St. Louis will make it difficult for the Jets to find enough gas in the tank to take this game. For instance, defenseman Neil Pionk skated 46 minutes in that game. That's got to take a toll on a player.

Dallas Stars To defeat Winnipeg Jets

-125

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The Stars will be the more rested team for Game 1 and that should work in their favor. And in the Colorado series, Dallas' best players - Mikko Rantanen, Wyatt Johnston, Roope Hintz - were their best players. That's a recipe for success. Take Dallas to get off to a winning start at Winnipeg in NHL playoffs.