Published Oct 8, 4:04am ET by
Alex Dudley - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Oct 8, 4:04am ET
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Updated Oct 8, 4:04am ET
NHL action is set for Winnipeg on Thursday evening, as the Jets host the Dallas Stars. The Jets enjoyed an excellent campaign in 2024-25, as they ended the season with the best record in the Western Conference.
However, their journey in the playoffs was ended in the second round by this weekend's opponents. But, will they gain revenge on opening night? Find the odds and picks here.
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| Winnipeg Jets | +101 |
| Dallas Stars | -115 |
There were few more eye-catching teams in the NHL during the regular season than the Jets in 2024-25. The Canadian team, led by Scott Arniel, finished the campaign with a 56-22-4 record, winning the Presidents' Trophy for the first time.
However, their performances dipped in the postseason, requiring seven games to get past the St. Louis Blues, before eventually losing in six games against the Dallas Stars.
Depth has been added to the roster during the off-season, with Cole Koepke, Tanner Pearson, and Jonathan Toews all signing one-year deals.
Despite enjoying a relatively deep playoff campaign, there will be a fresh feel surrounding the Dallas Stars this year.
Glen Gulutzan has been appointed the new head coach, and he will be tasked with making the Stars more competitive during the regular season. Dallas ended the previous campaign in third in the Western Conference standings, but they did achieve a playoff spot for the fourth straight campaign.
Ultimately, they would come up short in the postseason after losing to the Edmonton Oilers in five games in the Western Conference finals.
Opening night will represent an immediate opportunity for the Jets to gain revenge on the Stars after their playoff exit last term.
The Jets look well positioned to enjoy another strong season, but their success will likely be judged on how they perform later in the campaign. However, we fully expect them to make a winning start on Thursday.
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Winnipeg Jets (+101)
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