There are a variety of betting possibilities to consider for the upcoming matchup that has the Dallas Stars squaring off against the Columbus Blue Jackets at 7:00 PM ET on Tuesday, February 25. To get you prepared to place a wager or put together a parlay, see our best bets and predictions below.

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Stars vs. Blue Jackets Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.2 goals)

• Dallas and its opponent have hit the over on this game’s total (6 goals) 29 times this season.
• In Columbus’ 57 games this season, 38 have finished with more goals than Tuesday’s over/under of 6.
• The total for this game (6) is 0.6 less than the combined scoring averages for the Stars (3.3) and Blue Jackets (3.25).
• The 5.8 goals per game these two teams allow are 0.2 less than the over/under set for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Stars Moneyline: -171

• The Stars have been victorious in 33 of their 49 games when they were listed as a moneyline favorite this season (67.3%).
• Dallas is 18-7 (winning 72.0% of its games) when playing with moneyline odds of -171 or shorter.
• Based on this contest’s moneyline, the Stars have an implied probability of 63.1% to win.

Blue Jackets Moneyline: +143

• Columbus has 22 wins when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (which has happened 48 times).
• When the Blue Jackets’ moneyline odds are +143 or longer, they have won 13 games out of 29 opportunities.
• Columbus has a 41.2% chance to win this matchup (implied from the moneyline odds).

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Columbus 4, Dallas 3

Stars Points Leaders

• Matt Duchene is one of Dallas’ leading contributors this season with 59 points. He has averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 21.7%.
• Jason Robertson is another of Dallas’ major contributors currently with 54 total points (23 goals and 31 assists) to his name.
• Dallas’ scoring effort is aided by Wyatt Johnston’s 54 points. He’s contributed 33 assists.
• In the 41 games Jake Oettinger has played this season, his save percentage is .911, 15th in the league.

Blue Jackets Points Leaders

• Zachary Werenski’s 18 goals and 44 assists in 56 matchups give him 62 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
• Kirill Marchenko is a key contributor for Columbus, with 56 total points this season. He has netted 21 goals and provided 35 assists in 54 contests.
• Sean Monahan has 14 goals and 27 assists for Dallas.
• Elvis Merzlikins has a record of 20-14-4 in 38 games this season, conceding 112 goals (2.9 goals against average) with 973 saves and an .897 save percentage, 42nd in the league.

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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)
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• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Venue: Nationwide Arena

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