If you’re searching for best bets for the Dallas Stars’ upcoming game against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday at 6:00 PM ET, then you’ve come to the right spot. Read on, as we provide 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 5.5 (model projecting 6.2 goals)

• This season, Dallas games have gone over this one’s 5.5-goal total 24 times.
• This season, 35 of Columbus’ games have featured more than 5.5 goals.
• The total for this game (5.5) is 1.0 less than the combined scoring averages for the Stars (3.18) and Blue Jackets (3.27).
• These two teams are allowing a combined 5.7 goals per game, 0.2 more than this contest’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Stars Moneyline: -245

• In the 44 times this season the Stars have been a moneyline favorite, they have finished 30-14 in those games.
• Dallas is 5-1 (victorious in 83.3% of its games) when playing with moneyline odds of -245 or shorter.
• Based on the moneyline in this game, the Stars’ implied win probability is 71.0%.

Blue Jackets Moneyline: +200

• In 44 games as the underdog on the moneyline, Columbus has pulled off the upset 22 times.
• When the Blue Jackets’ moneyline odds are +200 or longer, they have won four games in 10 opportunities.
• Columbus’ implied probability to win this game is 33.3% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Dallas 4, Columbus 2

Stars Points Leaders

• Jason Robertson has been important to Dallas’ offense this season, putting up 49 points in 51 games.
• With 18 goals and 31 assists, Matt Duchene is one of the most important offensive options for Dallas with his 49 points (1.0 per game).
• With 43 points through 51 games (14 goals and 29 assists), Wyatt Johnston has been an important part of Dallas’ offensive attack this season.
• Jake Oettinger (26-11-1) has a 2.3 goals against average and a save percentage of .911 for Dallas.

Blue Jackets Points Leaders

• Zachary Werenski is a leading scorer for Columbus, with 57 points this season. He has put up 17 goals and 40 assists in 52 games.
• Kirill Marchenko is a key contributor for Columbus, with 54 total points this season. He has netted 21 goals and provided 33 assists in 52 contests.
• Columbus’ Sean Monahan has 41 points (14 goals, 27 assists) this season.
• Elvis Merzlikins has a record of 19-11-3 in 33 games this season, conceding 96 goals (2.9 goals against average) with 828 saves and an .896 save percentage, 46th in the league.

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Dallas vs. Columbus Game Info

• Date: Sunday, February 2, 2025
• Time: 6:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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• Location: Dallas, Texas
• Venue: American Airlines Center

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