Blue Jackets vs Stars Picks and Prediction – 2/2/2025

The Dallas Stars will host the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday. Dallas is 33-17-1 on the season. The Stars are 6-4 over their last ten games. Dallas is riding a four game win streak and carry a 19-7-1 home ice record. The Stars are averaging 3.18 goals scored per game. Stay up to date with our expert's NHL Picks.

Jake Oettinger will make his 39th start in net for the Dallas Stars. Oettinger is 26-11-1 on the season with one shutout. Oettinger has allowed 86 goals and carries a 2.32 goals against average. The Dallas Stars are allowing an average of 2.47 goals against per game.

The Columbus Blue Jackets are 26-19-7 on the season. The Blue Jackets have won seven of their last ten games. Columbus has won three straight games and carry a 9-14-4 road record. The Blue Jackets are 8th best in the NHL averaging 3.27 goals scored per game. 

Elvis Merzlikins will make his 34th start in net for Columbus. Merzlikins is 19-11-3 on the season with one shutout. Merzlikins has allowed 96 goals and carries a 2.89 goals against average. The Columbus Blue Jackets are allowing an average of 3.27 goals against per game.

Both Dallas and Columbus hope to keep their win streaks alive through the weekend. Dallas hasn't played Columbus since they beat them 5-2 back in 2023. The Blue Jackets have scored 8 goals over their last three games. Columbus shows value as an underdog. Final Score Prediction, Columbus Blue Jackets win 3-2.