Stars vs Jets Predictions

**SBR Andy** · 05-07-25, 09:48 AM

Stars vs Jets Game 1 player prop picks from SBR's Gary Pearson:

Mikko Rantanen Over 2.5 shots (+110 bet365)

"Rantanen enjoyed his best three games as a Star at the end of the first round, fittingly against his former team. I'm sure most members of the Colorado Avalanche were thinking what could have been had they not shipped Rantanen to Carolina earlier in the season.

I'm hoping Rantanen doesn't endure a comedown of emotions after exploding for 11 points in Games 5, 6, and 7 against the Avs.

You won't get enough value in backing Rantanen's point prop unless you trigger a multi-point pick. However, Rantanen had at least three shots in five of seven games thus far. There's also a decent-to-good chance either Josh Morrissey or Logan Stanley, possibly both, won't feature in Game 1.

If they can't go, Rantanen should be able to exploit the mismatch to keep Connor Hellebuyck busy."

Kyle Connor Over 3.5 shots (+120 via bet365)

"Connor might be forced to play without Mark Scheifele for a third straight game. While that's a worrying big-picture scenario, I don't think it will impact his shot production in Game 1. In fact, it might facilitate an even higher shot total. He'll burden more of the offensive load, looking to let loose on Jake Oettinger.

Connor hit this Over twice in seven games in the first round, which doesn't inject much confidence. However, he had seven shots at home in Game 7 against the St. Louis Blues and fired at least four on goal in four straight meetings with the Stars.

I expect him to be at his best after a heroic Game 7 performance."

Roope Hintz Over 2.5 shots (+150 via DraftKings)

"The +150 odds DraftKings offers are as appealing as a Guinness on St. Patrick's Day. Hintz had at least three shots in five of seven postseason games thus far, hitting the Over in two of three road games against Colorado. I'm also drawn to Hintz's previous success vs. the Jets, against whom he had three or more shots in five of the previous seven meetings.

I'll take that ratio and those odds against a team that might not have two of its best defensemen."

**SBR Andy** · 05-08-25, 07:28 AM

Mikko Rantanen sing handedly carries the Stars to a Game 1 victory, scoring all 3 goals in their 3-2 win.

Updated series odds via DraftKings: Stars -360 / Jets +290

**SBR Andy** · 05-09-25, 09:04 AM

Stars vs Jets Game 2 prediction from SBR's Gary Pearson:

Jets Moneyline (-115 BetMGM)

"The Stars finally shook the monkey off their back, winning for the first time during a Game 1 across their last nine attempts. Peter DeBoer's team embraced the opportunity to break the ghastly streak on the road.

It worked well for the Stars, who secured victory thanks to an eight-minute hat trick from Mikko Rantanen, his second straight three-goal outing. The loss also represented the Jets' first defeat in five home playoff games.

Aside from those eight minutes, the Jets played a pretty good game, the type of home contest you'd expect from the Presidents' Trophy winners.

They scored first and received solid, if not elite, goaltending from Connor Hellebuyck. Mark Scheifele returned and was excellent while scoring and firing seven shots on goal. And with another day of rest, Josh Morrissey and Logan Stanley get a good chance of returning.

I expect the Jets to repeat their Game 1 performance while eradicating that forgettable eight-minute span. That should be enough to even the series going back to Big D."