If you’re searching for best bets for the Dallas Stars’ upcoming game against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday at 7:00 PM ET, then you’ve found the right place. Read on, as we offer our picks and predictions for this showdown.

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Stars vs. Blue Jackets Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.2 goals)

• This season, 29 of Dallas’ 57 games have gone over Tuesday’s total of 6 goals.
• So far this season, 38 games Columbus has played finished with more than 6 goals.
• These two teams combine for 6.6 goals per game, 0.5499999999999998 more than the total for this contest.
• This game’s total is 0.2 more than the 5.8 goals these two teams concede per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Stars Moneyline: -171

• The Stars are 33-16 when favored on the moneyline this season.
• In games it has played with moneyline odds of -171 or shorter, Dallas has compiled an 18-7 record (winning 72.0% of its games).
• Based on this matchup’s moneyline, the Stars have an implied probability of 63.1% to win.

Blue Jackets Moneyline: +143

• In Columbus’ 48 games as the moneyline underdog this season, it has 22 wins.
• The Blue Jackets have won 13 games with moneyline odds of +143 or longer (in 29 such games).
• Columbus has a 41.2% implied probability to win this game.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Columbus 4, Dallas 3

Stars Points Leaders

• One of Dallas’ top offensive options this season is Matt Duchene, who has put up 59 points in 57 games.
• Having scored 23 goals and adding 31 assists, Jason Robertson is an important piece of the offense for Dallas through 57 games.
• On 154 shots (for 17 goals) and 33 assists, Wyatt Johnston has created 50 points this season.
• In 41 games played this season, Jake Oettinger (27-12-2) has given up 95 goals.

Blue Jackets Points Leaders

• Zachary Werenski is a top offensive contributor for his club with 62 points (1.1 per game). He has totaled 18 goals and 44 assists in 56 games (playing 26:20 per game).
• Kirill Marchenko is crucial for Columbus’ attack with 56 total points (1.0 per game), including 21 goals and 35 assists through 54 contests.
• Sean Monahan has 14 goals and 27 assists for Dallas.
• Elvis Merzlikins has a 20-14-4 record this season, with an .897 save percentage (42nd in the league). In 38 games, he has 973 saves, and has conceded 112 goals (2.9 goals against average).

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Dallas vs. Columbus Game Info

• Date: Tuesday, February 25, 2025
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Venue: Nationwide Arena

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