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Stars vs. Jets Prediction: Winnipeg Predicted to Win Thursday's NHL Matchup [5/15/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Our expert prediction for Thursday's Dallas Stars vs Winnipeg Jets matchup.
The Winnipeg Jets will take on the Dallas Stars in the 2025 NHL Playoffs at Canada Life Centre on Thursday, starting at 9:30PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Jets as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Using the latest data, our experts simulated Thursday's Dallas-Winnipeg game 10,000 times," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"Taking into account recent updates and various additional inputs, we forecast the Jets with a win probability of 54% and the Stars with 46%."
For expanded analysis of Thursday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Stars vs. Jets predictions page.
Jets vs. Stars Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?
Using innovative machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Thursday's NHL Playoffs game between the Stars and Jets 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives the Jets a 54% chance of beating the Stars.
According to our model, the Stars (+1.5) have a 67% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 5.5 goals has a 52% chance of going over.
Stars vs. Jets Odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Stars | Jets |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-235) | -1.5 (+200) |
| Moneyline | +115 | -132 |
| Total | o5.5 (-108) | u5.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Stars vs. Jets Picks and Best Bets
Our model's strongest edge in today's Stars vs. Jets matchup is on the puck line.
Our expert predictions, matched against the current odds, reveal the best NHL picks and NHL best bets for every game throughout the season.
Unlimited access to our complete set of picks, including this one, is available via Dimers Pro.
Stars vs. Jets Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Stars vs. Jets?
According to our model, Winnipeg's Kyle Connor is most likely to score the first goal in Stars vs. Jets.
Our projections give Connor a 7.8% chance of scoring the first goal at Canada Life Centre, while the Jets star is a 36.9% chance of registering an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Dallas Stars
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Mikko Rantanen | 6.5% |
| Wyatt Johnston | 6.5% |
| Roope Hintz | 5.4% |
Winnipeg Jets
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Kyle Connor | 7.8% |
| Gabriel Vilardi | 6.5% |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | 6.3% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Dallas Stars
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Mikko Rantanen | 32.7% |
| Wyatt Johnston | 32.6% |
| Roope Hintz | 27.6% |
Winnipeg Jets
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Kyle Connor | 36.9% |
| Gabriel Vilardi | 33.2% |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | 30.2% |
Stars vs. Jets Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Thursday's game between the Jets and Stars in the Stanley Cup Playoffs is scheduled to start at 9:30PM ET.
- Who: Dallas Stars vs. Winnipeg Jets
- Date: Thursday, May 15, 2025
- Time: 9:30PM ET/6:30PM PT
- Venue: Canada Life Centre
The Stanley Cup Playoffs (aka NHL Playoffs) is the NHL's annual elimination tournament to decide the winner of the Stanley Cup.
Sixteen teams, including the Stars and Jets, made the NHL Playoffs 2025, which consists of four rounds: the First Round, Second Round, Conference Finals and Stanley Cup Finals.
Each round of the NHL Playoffs is played as a best-of-seven series, with the first team to four wins moving on to the next round until a champion is crowned.
Dimers.com's comprehensive preview of Thursday's Stars vs. Jets matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Dallas vs. Winnipeg picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Conclusion
We predict the Jets, with a 54% win probability, will likely beat the Stars on Thursday.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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