The Winnipeg Jets will attempt to extend their second-round series against the Dallas Stars in the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs when they host Game 5 on Thursday. Dallas currently holds a dominant 3-1 lead in the series, having secured victories in Games 3 and 4 on their home ice. The puck drop is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. ET at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
According to the latest odds, Winnipeg is set as a -125 favorite on the money line, meaning a $125 bet would yield $100 if they win. The Dallas Stars are the underdogs at +105, where a $100 wager would return $105 if they win. The over/under for the total number of goals scored in the game is set at 5.5. The Jets also have a puck line of -1.5 at odds of +205. Before making any wagers on the Stars vs. Jets game, it`s recommended to review the NHL predictions provided by SportsLine`s established model.
The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NHL game 10,000 times. Heading into the second week of the 2025 NHL playoffs conference semifinals, the model boasts a combined record of 79-55 on top-rated NHL puck-line and over/under betting picks. This performance has resulted in a profit exceeding $1,600 for bettors wagering $100 on each pick. Those who have been following the model`s advice at various sportsbooks and betting platforms would have seen significant returns.
SportsLine Model`s Top Picks for Jets vs. Stars Game 5:
Over 5.5 total goals (-115)
While Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck has generally posted better numbers at home in these playoffs, including a 25-save shutout in Game 2 at Canada Life Centre, the trend for the Jets has been towards higher-scoring games. The Over has hit in seven out of Winnipeg`s 11 playoff contests this postseason. The SportsLine model`s simulations also support this, projecting more than 5.5 goals to be scored in over 50% of its runs.
Mikael Granlund to record 1+ points (+130)
The Finnish forward has been a key offensive contributor recently, highlighted by a hat trick in Game 4. Over his last two games, he has accumulated five points, scoring three goals and adding two assists. Granlund has also recorded at least one shot on goal in all but two of the playoff games, which increases his opportunities to get on the scoresheet in Game 5.
Mikko Rantanen to record 2+ points (+200)
Rantanen has been in outstanding form over his last five games, tallying 11 points (seven goals, four assists). Three of these recent games have been multi-point performances. He started this series strongly with a hat trick in Game 1 and followed up with three points (one goal, two assists) in Game 3 in Dallas.
