Blue Jackets vs. Stars Prediction and Odds - Feb 18, 2023

The Dallas Stars square off with the Columbus Blue Jackets in NHL action at American Airlines Center on Saturday, commencing at 6:00PM ET.

Dimers' free betting picks for Blue Jackets vs. Stars, plus game predictions, betting odds and projected player stats, are featured below.

Who will win Blue Jackets vs. Stars?

Based on state-of-the-art computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Saturday's Blue Jackets-Stars NHL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Stars a 69% chance of beating the Blue Jackets.

More: Blue Jackets vs. Stars Simulated 10K Times

Blue Jackets vs. Stars Game Odds

• Puck Line: Stars -1.5 (-105), Blue Jackets +1.5 (-110)
• Moneyline: Stars -285, Blue Jackets +240
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-105/-115)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Stars are -1.5 favorites versus the Blue Jackets, with -105 at PointsBet the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Blue Jackets (+1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on the market at -110.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Stars at -285, which means you can risk $285 to win $100, for a total payout of $385, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, DraftKings Sportsbook also has the best moneyline odds for the Blue Jackets at +240, where you can bet $100 to profit $240, earning a total payout of $340, if they win.

The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 6 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -105, as well as the best odds for the Under at -115.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) are a 54% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6 goals is a 52% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Blue Jackets vs. Stars

• Puck Line: Blue Jackets +1.5 @ -110 via BetMGM (54% probability)
• Moneyline: Blue Jackets @ +240 via DraftKings Sportsbook (1.9% edge)
• Total: Under 6 @ -115 via PointsBet (52% probability)

Our best bets are based on detailed simulations and wagering intelligence to help you make better decisions with the legal sportsbooks in your state.

While the Stars are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Blue Jackets moneyline is the best option because of the 1.9% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers.com is crucial to achieving long-term profitability.

Blue Jackets vs. Stars Probabilities

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Dimers has full coverage of Saturday's Blue Jackets-Stars matchup, including pregame predictions, computer picks, and live scores.

Blue Jackets vs. Stars Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Blue Jackets vs. Stars? The data is in.

Featured below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Blue Jackets and Stars.

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you select the best prop picks for Saturday's game.

According to DimersBOT, Dallas' Jason Robertson is most likely to score the first goal in Blue Jackets vs. Stars.

DimersBOT gives Robertson an 11.1% chance of scoring the first goal at American Airlines Center, while the Stars star is a 47.2% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for the complete list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Columbus Blue Jackets

• Patrik Laine: 6.6% probability
• Kirill Marchenko: 5.8% probability
• Boone Jenner: 5.7% probability
• Cole Sillinger: 3.5% probability
• Kent Johnson: 3.3% probability

Dallas Stars

• Jason Robertson: 11.1% probability
• Roope Hintz: 9.2% probability
• Tyler Seguin: 6.2% probability
• Joe Pavelski: 5.6% probability
• Jamie Benn: 5.4% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Columbus Blue Jackets

• Kirill Marchenko: 30.5% probability
• Boone Jenner: 29.7% probability
• Patrik Laine: 29.6% probability
• Cole Sillinger: 18.7% probability
• Kent Johnson: 17.4% probability

Dallas Stars

• Jason Robertson: 47.2% probability
• Roope Hintz: 44.9% probability
• Tyler Seguin: 31.7% probability
• Joe Pavelski: 28.3% probability
• Jamie Benn: 28.0% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates often, so keep checking this page for any changes to our betting analysis before Blue Jackets vs. Stars on Saturday February 18, 2023.

Blue Jackets vs. Stars 2023 Game Info

Saturday's game between the Stars and Blue Jackets at American Airlines Center is scheduled to commence at 6:00PM ET.

• Who: Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Dallas Stars
• Date: Saturday February 18, 2023
• Time: 6:00PM ET / 3:00PM PT
• Venue: American Airlines Center

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