Stars vs. Blue Jackets prediction, odds, pick for Nov. 5, 2026

The Dallas Stars are favored to beat the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena on Thursday (7:00 PM ET), according to Dimers' NHL model.

Our Stars vs. Blue Jackets prediction gives Dallas a 53.4% chance of winning, but the latest odds suggest there's betting value on the Blue Jackets as the underdog.

Stars vs. Blue Jackets key predictions

• Stars win probability: 53.4%
• Blue Jackets win probability: 46.6%
• Blue Jackets +1.5 puck line: 68.4% cover probability
• Over 5.5 goals: 52.3% probability

Our NHL predictions estimate how many goals each team is likely to score, accounting for factors such as recent performance, shooting and save percentages, home-ice advantage, and rest.

We then calculate the probability of each team winning and covering the puck line, plus the chance the game goes over or under the total, and compare those probabilities with the latest odds to find betting value.

Stars vs. Blue Jackets odds

Here are the best available odds across the moneyline, puck line, and total goals markets we track. Novig has the best price in every market for this game.

• Stars moneyline: 56¢ (Novig)
• Blue Jackets moneyline: 45¢ (Novig)
• Stars -1.5: 32¢ (Novig)
• Blue Jackets +1.5: 69¢ (Novig)
• Over 5.5 goals: 52¢ (Novig)
• Under 5.5 goals: 48¢ (Novig)

Odds are subject to change and may vary by location.

Stars vs. Blue Jackets pick: Blue Jackets moneyline (45¢)

Our model makes the Stars the likelier winner, but our best value bet is the Blue Jackets moneyline at 45¢ on Novig.

Those odds give the Blue Jackets an implied win probability of 44.5%, while our model puts it at 46.6%.

That's a 2.1% edge, the largest across the moneyline, puck line, and total goals markets for this game.

Stars vs. Blue Jackets goal-scorer predictions

Our NHL player props model simulates each matchup 10,000 times to estimate goal-scoring probabilities, factoring in expected player usage, lineup changes, opponent strength, and projected team goals.

Jason Robertson of the Stars leads the anytime goal-scorer projections for Thursday's game at 37.0%, ahead of teammate Wyatt Johnston (34.1%). Columbus's most likely goal-scorer, Adam Fantilli, is further back at 27.3%. Robertson also leads the first goal-scorer projections at 7.6%.

Most likely anytime goal-scorers

1. Jason Robertson (Stars): 37.0%
2. Wyatt Johnston (Stars): 34.1%
3. Mikko Rantanen (Stars): 29.5%
4. Adam Fantilli (Blue Jackets): 27.3%
5. Charlie Coyle (Blue Jackets): 24.0%

First goal-scorer predictions

1. Jason Robertson (Stars): 7.6%
2. Wyatt Johnston (Stars): 6.9%
3. Mikko Rantanen (Stars): 6.4%
4. Adam Fantilli (Blue Jackets): 5.9%
5. Roope Hintz (Stars): 4.5%

These are model probabilities, not betting recommendations. Compare projections with available odds to assess potential value.

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Stars vs. Blue Jackets game details

• Matchup: Dallas Stars vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
• Date: Thursday, November 5, 2026
• Puck drop: 7:00 PM ET
• Venue: Nationwide Arena

About this prediction

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