The Winnipeg Jets are fighting to keep their 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs run alive as they face the Dallas Stars in Game 5 of their second-round series on Thursday. Dallas currently holds a commanding 3-1 lead, having won the last two games on their home ice. The puck is scheduled to drop at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, at 9:30 p.m. ET.
According to the latest odds, Winnipeg enters Game 5 as the favorite at -125 on the money line (bet $125 to win $100). The visiting Dallas Stars are listed as underdogs at +105 (bet $100 to win $105). The total goals over/under is set at 5.5, with the Jets also getting -1.5 (+205) on the puck line. For those looking to place bets on the Stars vs. Jets matchup, consulting SportsLine`s reliable model is recommended.
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Best Bets for Jets vs. Stars on Thursday:
Over 5.5 Goals (-115)
While Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck has generally performed better at home this postseason, including a shutout in Game 2, the trend for Winnipeg`s games has seen the Over hit in 7 out of 11 playoff contests. The SportsLine model`s simulations support this, projecting more than 5.5 goals in over half of its runs.
Mikael Granlund to record 1+ Point (+130)
Dallas forward Mikael Granlund is on a hot streak, having netted a hat trick in Game 4 and accumulating five points (3 goals, 2 assists) in his last two outings. His consistent shot volume, with at least one shot in nearly every playoff game, increases his likelihood of contributing offensively again in Game 5.
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