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Dallas Stars vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 01-11-2026
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Match Prediction
Expected score: Dallas Stars 4-1 Columbus Blue Jackets
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Dallas Stars travel to Columbus to face the Blue Jackets in an NHL matchup that shapes up as a clear-cut contest between momentum and struggle. The Stars sit fifth in the standings with 15 points from 12 games, while Columbus languishes in 15th with just 10 points from 10 outings. This is a chance for Dallas to extend their winning ways against an opponent in freefall.
Team form
Dallas Stars
Dallas have been a force in recent weeks. They won 4-0 at Chicago and 5-0 at home against San Jose, showing they can dominate on both ends of the ice. Over their last five games, they have scored 16 goals while conceding only 5, averaging 3.2 per game offensively. A loss to Colorado (2-3) and a narrow defeat to Nashville (1-2) remind us they are not infallible, but the overall trajectory is strongly upward. The Stars have won three of their last five and look sharp heading into this road trip.
Columbus Blue Jackets
Columbus are in genuine trouble. They have lost all five of their most recent games, conceding 24 goals in the process—an alarming 4.8 per game. Defeats to Toronto (2-6), Florida (3-7), and Minnesota (1-2) paint a picture of a team struggling defensively and unable to generate consistent offence. They managed only 10 goals across those five matches. The Blue Jackets are leaking goals at an unsustainable rate and have not found a way to stop the bleeding.
Head-to-head
No head-to-head history is available between these teams in recent seasons, so we rely entirely on current form and standing to guide our view.
Key factors
The defensive gulf between these teams is the story. Dallas have allowed just 1.0 goal per game over five outings; Columbus are surrendering nearly five. On the flip side, the Stars' offence is clicking at 3.2 per game while Columbus can manage only 2.0. Dallas also hold a significant edge in the standings—fifth versus 15th—which reflects their overall quality. The Stars' ability to control the pace and their recent shutout wins suggest they can impose their game on a struggling opponent. Columbus will need to tighten up defensively and find some spark offensively, but there is little in their recent record to suggest either is imminent.
Prediction
The model heavily favours Dallas, and the underlying numbers support that view. The Stars' superior form, defensive solidity, and offensive punch create a mismatch against a Columbus side in crisis. Dallas have shown they can win convincingly and have done so twice in their last five games. Columbus have not won in five and are leaking goals at an alarming clip. The gap in quality and momentum is substantial.
Dallas Stars should dominate this encounter. The Stars are clear favourites and look well-positioned to extend their recent run of success. Columbus will struggle to contain Dallas's attack and generate enough offence to keep pace. Expect a comfortable home win for the Stars.
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Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Edmonton Oilers | 13 | 7 | 2 | 20 |
| 2 |  Minnesota Wild | 14 | 9 | 3 | 20 |
| 3 |  Vegas Golden Knights | 14 | 7 | 4 | 19 |
| 4 |  Seattle Kraken | 13 | 6 | 4 | 17 |
| 5 |  Utah Mammoth | 13 | 7 | 5 | 16 |
| 6 |  Dallas Stars | 12 | 4 | 4 | 15 |
| 7 |  Colorado Avalanche | 13 | 7 | 5 | 15 |
| 8 |  Nashville Predators | 12 | 4 | 3 | 13 |
| 9 |  San Jose Sharks | 13 | 1 | 6 | 13 |
| 10 |  St. Louis Blues | 12 | 5 | 6 | 11 |
| 11 |  Anaheim Ducks | 12 | 4 | 6 | 11 |
| 12 |  Winnipeg Jets | 12 | 4 | 5 | 11 |
| 13 |  Calgary Flames | 12 | 5 | 7 | 10 |
| 14 |  Los Angeles Kings | 11 | 2 | 6 | 8 |
| 15 |  Chicago Blackhawks | 12 | 3 | 8 | 8 |
| 16 |  Vancouver Canucks | 14 | 1 | 10 | 7 |
| 1 |  Carolina Hurricanes | 14 | 9 | 2 | 22 |
| 2 |  Boston Bruins | 13 | 8 | 3 | 19 |
| 3 |  Montreal Canadiens | 12 | 4 | 3 | 16 |
| 4 |  New Jersey Devils | 13 | 6 | 5 | 16 |
| 5 |  Florida Panthers | 13 | 5 | 4 | 16 |
| 6 |  Ottawa Senators | 13 | 6 | 5 | 16 |
| 7 |  Toronto Maple Leafs | 15 | 6 | 6 | 16 |
| 8 |  Tampa Bay Lightning | 11 | 6 | 3 | 15 |
| 9 |  New York Rangers | 14 | 7 | 6 | 15 |
| 10 |  Washington Capitals | 11 | 6 | 4 | 14 |
| 11 |  New York Islanders | 12 | 5 | 4 | 14 |
| 12 |  Buffalo Sabres | 12 | 3 | 4 | 13 |
| 13 |  Detroit Red Wings | 12 | 3 | 4 | 13 |
| 14 |  Pittsburgh Penguins | 12 | 2 | 6 | 11 |
| 15 |  Columbus Blue Jackets | 10 | 1 | 5 | 10 |
| 16 |  Philadelphia Flyers | 15 | 3 | 8 | 10 |
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