Sixteen May Predictions, Teams, and Wagers for Jets versus Stars Game 6 (Tuesday)
In tonight's Game 6 of their Western Conference second-round playoff series at American Airlines Center, the Dallas Stars face the Winnipeg Jets. The Stars are currently leading the best-of-seven series 3-2.
Dallas has been impressing at home, where they have a record of 5-1 in the playoffs and are favored by 1.5 goals tonight. The Jets, despite their Presidents' Trophy win for the best record in the regular season, have struggled on the road, going 0-5 in the playoffs thus far.
Despite the Jets' road woes, they have managed to outscore the Stars 13-11 in this series. The question remains: Are the Jets road warriors or road kill?
Following an extensive analysis of the odds, predicted lineups, and key factors, this author predicts a Dallas Stars victory. Home teams have been performing exceptionally well in the Jets' recent games, with Dallas being no exception.
It is worth noting that Winnipeg's star goalie, Connor Hellebuyck, has had significantly different performances at home versus on the road. In the playoffs, he has two shutouts and a .955 save percentage at home but a 5.84 goals against average on the road.
The Stars' offensive force, Mikko Rantanen, has been a standout player this series, leading all players with 19 points. Dallas has averaged 3.83 goals at home during the playoffs, compared to just 1.6 goals per game on the road for Winnipeg.
Recent games between these two teams have demonstrated a low-scoring trend, with nine out of the last ten games hitting the under. The current total is set at 5.5.
Game 6 may see increased tension, as Stars captain Jamie Benn recently fined $5,000 for socking Jets star Mark Scheifele at the end of Game 5. Winnipeg currently leads the playoffs in hits but being tough does not guarantee a win.
In terms of the best odds, the Stars are favored at -150, while the best moneyline value on the Jets is at Caesars at +135. BetMGM offers the best line for the Dallas Stars' victory.
Here are the predicted lineups for both teams:
Jets Projected Lineup
Forwards
Kyle Connor - Mark Scheifele - Gabriel Vilardi
Nikolaj Ehlers - Vladislav Namestnikov - Cole Perfetti
Nino Niederreiter - Adam Lowry - Mason Appleton
Brandon Tanev - Morgan Barron - Alex Iafallo
Defense
Josh Morrissey - Dylan DeMelo
Dylan Samberg - Neal Pionk
Haydn Fleury - Luke Schenn
Injuries:
Rasmus Kupari (concussion), Logan Stanley (undisclosed)
Goaltenders
Connor Hellebuyck
Eric Comrie
Stars Projected Lineup
Forwards
Mikael Granlund - Roope Hintz - Mikko Rantanen
Mason Marchment - Matt Duchene - Tyler Seguin
Jamie Benn - Wyatt Johnston - Jason Robertson
Sam Steel - Evgenii Dadonov
Defense
Thomas Harley - Ilya Lyubushkin
Esa Lindell - Cody Ceci
Miro Heiskanen - Lian Bichsel
Alexander Petrovic
Injuries:
Nils Lundkvist (shoulder)
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The Dallas Stars, favored by 1.5 goals tonight, have a strong 5-1 record at home in the playoffs and are predicted to win Game 6, according to an analysis of odds, lineups, and key factors. The Jets, despite their Presidents' Trophy win, have struggled on the road, going 0-5 in the playoffs thus far. Interestingly, the Stars' offensive force, Mikko Rantanen, has been leading all players with 19 points in this series. For those considering a bet, the best moneyline value on the Jets is at Caesars at +135, while BetMGM offers the best line for the Dallas Stars' victory.
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