Stars vs Blue Jackets Prediction Market Odds, November 5, 2026
| Spread | Total | ML | Main ML | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
â–¶Stars | -1.5 32%31% | O 5.5 52%53% | 55%55% | 55% Kalshi |
â–¶Jackets | +1.5 68%69% | U 5.5 48%47% | 45%46% | 45% Kalshi |
| Spread | Total | Moneyline | Main ML | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
â–¶Dallas Stars | -1.5 | O 5.5 | 55% Kalshi | |
â–¶Columbus Blue Jackets | +1.5 | U 5.5 | 45% Kalshi |
Dallas is a narrow road favorite in Columbus: the Stars trade at 55c to 56c on Kalshi and 54.5c on Polymarket as of Thursday morning, November 5, about a 55% implied win probability, with the Blue Jackets at 45c to 46c. The venues sit within 1.5c, so there is no cross-platform edge. The Stars (9-5-1) beat Columbus 3-1 on October 31 and lean on the NHL's third-best defense, while the Blue Jackets (6-7-0) arrive off a 7-2 home win over Colorado.
Dallas (9-5-1) visits Columbus (6-7-0) five days after beating the Blue Jackets 3-1 in Dallas, and the prediction markets make the Stars a narrow road favorite at about 55%. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET at Nationwide Arena, per both the ESPN scoreboard and the NHL schedule. Both teams won Tuesday: Dallas beat Washington 6-5 on the road, and Columbus routed Colorado 7-2 at home behind two goals from Charlie Coyle.
Stars vs Blue Jackets Odds and Market Read
As of Thursday morning, November 5, the Dallas Stars are 55c to 56c on Kalshi and 54.5c on Polymarket's own game listing, and the Columbus Blue Jackets are 45c to 46c on both. The venues sit within about 1.5c, so there is no cross-platform edge on the moneyline. The DraftKings line shown on ESPN (Stars -130) converts to about 57%, slightly richer on Dallas than either exchange. The live board above carries the current prices.
Dallas has cooled in the market over the last week. Kalshi's daily closes had the Stars at 59c to 60c from October 30 through November 1, then 55c on November 3 and November 4. In the snapshots captured since Wednesday morning the line has been almost flat: the Kalshi Stars held at 55c from 9:49 AM ET Wednesday and ticked to 56c at 9:21 AM ET Thursday, while the Kalshi Blue Jackets moved between 44c and 47c and sit at 45c.
The puck line prices a tight game. Dallas to win by two or more (-1.5) is 31c to 33c on Kalshi, where it has drawn about $1.7K in volume, and 31.5c on Polymarket. That is under 60% of the Stars' moneyline price. Columbus -1.5 is 23c to 25c. The total sits on 5.5 goals with the over at 52c on Kalshi and 51.5c on Polymarket, the closest to a coin flip of any line on the board; the over 4.5 is 74.5c to 76c and the over 6.5 is 40.5c to 42c.
Stars vs Blue Jackets Matchup: Goaltending, Form and Injuries
Dallas wins with defense and goaltending. The Stars allow 2.33 goals per game, third in the NHL by the league's team stats, and their penalty kill is second at 90.0%. Jake Oettinger is 8-3-1 with a 1.91 GAA, .909 save percentage and three shutouts per the NHL, and ESPN's scoreboard lists him as the expected starter as of Thursday morning. He stopped 24 of 25 shots against Columbus on October 31. The weakness is scoring: Dallas averages 2.87 goals per game (25th), though it is 7-3-0 over its last 10 and 4-1-1 on the road. Mikko Rantanen leads the team with 18 points and Jason Robertson has eight goals, five of them in his last five games.
Columbus has been inconsistent. The Blue Jackets are 4-6-0 in their last 10, score 2.69 goals per game (27th), and allow 3.15 (17th). Their special teams trail Dallas on both ends: a 17.1% power play (24th) against a Stars kill that rarely breaks, and a 72.5% penalty kill (24th) against a Dallas power play converting 23.5% (11th). Kent Johnson leads Columbus with seven goals and 13 points, and Zach Werenski has 12 assists. The Blue Jackets are 5-3-0 at home.
The goaltending decision cuts against Columbus on paper. ESPN lists Jet Greaves as the expected starter (2-5-0, 3.11 GAA, .883 save percentage), while Cam Talbot, who made 27 saves in Tuesday's 7-2 win, has the better numbers at 4-2-0, 2.70 and .901. Columbus plays in Buffalo on Friday, the second night of a back-to-back.
Injuries matter most on the Dallas blue line. ESPN lists Miro Heiskanen as day-to-day with an upper-body injury as of November 4, and Matt Duchene (abdomen), Oskar Back (finger) and Kyle Capobianco (leg) are on injured reserve. The AP preview lists Isac Lundestrom as out for Columbus with an Achilles injury.
When the Stars vs Blue Jackets Market Resolves
The moneyline settles on the winner of Thursday's game, overtime and shootout included. The puck line and total settle on the official final score, and the board carries about $19.7K in total volume ahead of the 7:00 PM ET start. Dallas returns home to face San Jose on Saturday.
Key Stars vs Blue Jackets Factors
- Oettinger in net: 1.91 GAA and three shutouts, listed by ESPN as the expected Dallas starter.
- Heiskanen status: the Stars' top defenseman is listed day-to-day with an upper-body injury.
- Columbus crease: ESPN lists Greaves (.883) over Talbot (.901) with a back-to-back in Buffalo on Friday.
- Dallas cooling: the Kalshi Stars price slid from a 59c to 60c range last week to 55c to 56c Thursday.
- Total on the number: the over 5.5 at 51.5c to 52c is the closest line to even on the board.
Related Stars vs Blue Jackets Markets
The Stars' win on Tuesday is on the Stars vs Capitals board from November 3, and the Blue Jackets' rout that night is on the Avalanche vs Blue Jackets board. Columbus is priced in the Eastern Conference winner market and both clubs trade in the 2026-27 Stanley Cup market. Every game on tonight's slate is on the NHL hub.
Resolution Criteria
The Dallas Stars vs Columbus Blue Jackets moneyline resolves to whichever team wins the NHL game scheduled for 7:00 PM ET on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio, with overtime and shootout results counting toward the winner. Puck line contracts (for example, Dallas or Columbus winning by more than 1.5 goals) settle on the official final margin, so a one-goal win, including any overtime or shootout decision, does not cover. Total contracts settle on the combined goals in the official final score under each venue's rules. If the game is postponed or cancelled, Kalshi and Polymarket each apply their own rules for rescheduled or voided events, and both settle once the result is official.
Key Factors
- Jake Oettinger: 1.91 GAA and three shutouts, listed by ESPN as the expected Dallas starter
- Miro Heiskanen listed day-to-day with an upper-body injury per ESPN
- ESPN lists Jet Greaves over Cam Talbot for Columbus, with a back-to-back in Buffalo on Friday
- Kalshi Stars slid from a 59c to 60c range last week to 55c to 56c Thursday morning
- Stars -1.5 at 31c to 33c; total set at 5.5 with the over near 52c
What are the Stars vs Blue Jackets odds?
As of the morning of November 5, 2026, the Dallas Stars are 55c to 56c on Kalshi and 54.5c on Polymarket, and the Columbus Blue Jackets are 45c to 46c on both. That implies about a 55% win probability for Dallas.
What time is Stars vs Blue Jackets on November 5?
Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, per the ESPN scoreboard and the NHL schedule.
Who is starting in goal for Stars vs Blue Jackets?
ESPN's scoreboard lists Jake Oettinger as the expected Dallas starter and Jet Greaves as the expected Columbus starter as of the morning of November 5. Oettinger is 8-3-1 with a 1.91 GAA per the NHL.
What is the Stars vs Blue Jackets puck line and total?
Stars -1.5 trades at 31c to 33c on Kalshi and 31.5c on Polymarket, and Blue Jackets -1.5 is 23c to 25c. The over 5.5 goals is 52c on Kalshi and 51.5c on Polymarket as of the morning of November 5.
Where can I trade the Stars vs Blue Jackets game?
The game trades on Kalshi and Polymarket, with a moneyline, puck lines, and totals from 1.5 to 9.5 goals. The board carries about $19.7K in total volume.
What should I watch before Stars vs Blue Jackets?
Watch Miro Heiskanen's status, since ESPN lists him day-to-day, and which Columbus goalie starts, since the Blue Jackets play again Friday in Buffalo.