The Devils vs. Stars prediction starts in the crease, where New Jersey has not yet named its goaltender for Tuesday night in Dallas. The Stars sit at -125 on the moneyline with the total at 5.5. Both teams carry winning streaks into the American Airlines Center. Below, we break down the goaltending, the shot profiles and the market before landing on our picks.
Last Updated: October 27, 2026
New Jersey Devils vs. Dallas Stars — Game Info
| Where | American Airlines Center, Dallas Texas |
| When | October 27 – 8:00 PM ET |
| TV | Prime Video (Dallas market), MSGSN (New Jersey market), ESPN+ (out of market) |
New Jersey Devils vs. Dallas Stars Betting Preview
Goaltending is the first question, and only one side has a clear answer. Jake Oettinger is the projected starter for Dallas. He is 6-2-1 with a 1.43 goals-against average, a .929 save percentage and three shutouts. Neither starter had been confirmed as of Tuesday morning, so treat this read as provisional until both nets are set.
New Jersey is the bigger unknown. Jake Allen has started seven of 11 games and owns a 2.84 GAA with an .886 save percentage. However, the Devils acquired Connor Hellebuyck from Winnipeg on Oct. 23. The three-time Vezina winner practiced with his new team for the first time Monday. Coach Sheldon Keefe said Hellebuyck looked sharp but still has medical and coaching checkpoints to clear. The plan is to involve him on this three-game trip, which continues in Colorado on Wednesday.
Both teams arrive in form. Dallas is 7-3-1 and third in the Central on a five-game win streak, capped by a 6-3 win over the Islanders on Sunday. New Jersey is 7-4-0 and third in the Metropolitan after three straight wins, the latest a 3-1 home win over the Kings. Arseny Gritsyuk has scored in five straight games. Mikko Rantanen leads Dallas with 14 points, and Jack Hughes leads the Devils with 12.
The two clubs have reached their records in very different ways. New Jersey’s results have swung widely, from a 6-0 home loss to the Islanders to a 7-1 rout of the Rangers. The Devils have scored 36 goals and allowed 32. Dallas, in contrast, has won with structure. The Stars have three shutouts already, against San Jose, Buffalo and Chicago. Their offense started slowly, with one goal in their first two games.
Schedule context matters here too. New Jersey last played Saturday and has had two days off. Dallas played Sunday at home and had Monday off. The Devils fly one time zone west for this game, then play in Denver the next night.
The injury list tilts against Dallas. Esa Lindell went on injured reserve Oct. 24, and Matt Duchene is out after core surgery. Sam Steel and Radek Faksa are day-to-day. New Jersey is without defenseman Seamus Casey after knee surgery.
New Jersey Devils vs. Dallas Stars Odds
| Puck Line | Moneyline | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devils | +1.5 (-250) | +105 | O 5.5 (-117) |
| Stars | -1.5 (+210) | -125 | U 5.5 (-103) |
Odds accurate as of October 27, 2026 via TheSpread.com. Odds change, get the latest NHL Odds – Futures – Props
New Jersey Devils vs. Dallas Stars — Who Is the Public Betting?
| Devils | 85% | 15% | Stars |
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Devils vs. Stars Prediction — The League’s Top Shot Volume Meets Its Stingiest Defense
This is a clash of styles. New Jersey leads the league at 34.1 shots per game. Dallas allows the fewest, at 21.8, and Dallas has allowed the fewest goals in the league at 1.73 per game. Something has to give, and the Stars’ track record says it is usually the scoreboard that stays quiet. Ten of Dallas’ 11 games have finished with five or fewer total goals. The lone exception was Sunday’s 6-3 win over the Islanders.
Special teams push the same way. Dallas kills penalties at 92.3%, second in the league, while its own power play converts at only 18.5%. That blunts New Jersey’s weak 74.1% penalty kill, the one area where the Devils leak goals. Meanwhile, Dallas scores just 2.82 goals per game, 23rd in the league. A rough projection off both teams’ scoring rates lands a touch above five goals. The price asks for only 50.7% at -103.
The risk sits in New Jersey’s crease. Allen’s .886 save percentage is a real weakness, and a rusty Hellebuyck making his first start of the season carries its own uncertainty. The Devils’ games have averaged just over six goals, and a late empty-net goal can turn five into six. Still, the total opened at this exact price and has not moved, so there is no market confirmation either way. This rests on Oettinger starting.
The Pick: Under 5.5 (-103)
Devils vs. Stars Prediction — Does a Hellebuyck Debut Change the Math in Dallas?
The side comes back to the same goaltending gap. Oettinger is stopping pucks at a .929 clip behind the league’s stingiest structure. New Jersey’s options are either a goalie at .886 or one with no games this season. The Devils also play the front half of a back-to-back that ends in Colorado. The market agrees in a quiet way. The moneyline has moved from -120 to -125 on Dallas, which tracks the 75% of moneyline tickets on the Stars. However, 85% of puck-line tickets sit on New Jersey +1.5, yet that price has eased from -260 to -250 toward Dallas. That is mild movement against the public.
The case against is real. The Devils won 6-4 in Dallas in the last meeting in March, and they outshoot nearly everyone. Dallas has also leaned on extra time, and three of its seven wins needed overtime or a shootout. At a 55.6% break-even, the edge is thinner than in the total, and the read is provisional on Oettinger as well. Both picks share that input.
The Pick: Stars Moneyline (-125)
Our Final Word on Devils vs. Stars
Check the goaltending news before puck drop. A Hellebuyck start would shift some confidence toward New Jersey on the side, though it would not change the shot-suppression case for the total. For more on the Devils’ recent form, see our Kings vs Devils prediction from Saturday. For an earlier look at Dallas, see our Stars vs Avalanche prediction.
Under 5.5 at -103 is our top play, because Dallas has held 10 of its 11 games to five goals or fewer. Stars Moneyline at -125 is our second play, because Oettinger’s .929 save percentage gives Dallas the clearer edge in net against an unsettled Devils crease.
NHL Devils vs. Stars FAQ: October 27, 2026
What time does the Devils vs. Stars game start?
The Devils vs. Stars game starts at 8:00 PM ET on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. That is 7:00 PM local time in Dallas. It is the opening game of a three-game road trip for New Jersey, which visits Colorado the following night.
What channel is the Devils vs. Stars game on?
The game airs on regional broadcasts rather than national TV. Viewers in the Dallas market can watch the Stars’ feed on Prime Video. Viewers in the New Jersey market can watch on MSGSN. Fans outside both markets can find the game on ESPN+ through NHL Power Play.
How can I stream the Devils vs. Stars game?
Fans outside the Dallas and New Jersey markets can stream the game on ESPN+ through NHL Power Play. Inside the Dallas market, the Stars’ home broadcast streams on Prime Video. Devils fans in their home market can watch MSGSN through a cable or live TV provider that carries it.
Where are the Devils and Stars playing?
The Devils and Stars play at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. It is the Stars’ home arena. Dallas brings a five-game winning streak into the game, while New Jersey arrives having won three straight. The arena sits in the Victory Park area just north of downtown Dallas.
Who won the last meeting between the Devils and Stars?
The Devils won the last meeting 6-4 at the American Airlines Center on March 24, 2026. Jack Hughes scored twice in the 6-4 win, and New Jersey built its lead with four goals in the first period. Tuesday is the first meeting of the 2026-27 season between the two clubs.
Where do the Devils and Stars stand in the standings?
Both teams sit third in their divisions. The Stars are 7-3-1 with 15 points, third in the Central Division. The Devils are 7-4-0 with 14 points, third in the Metropolitan Division. Both clubs carry winning streaks, five games for Dallas and three for New Jersey.