Gabriel Vilardi is playing some of his best hockey of the season while leading the charge on the Winnipeg Jets' second line.
He has a great history of production against Dallas. Given his current form, my Jets vs. Stars predictions see Vilardi building on it this time around.
Let’s get into my NHL picks for Thursday, April 2.
Jets vs Stars prediction
Jets vs Stars best bet: Gabriel Vilardi Over 0.5 points (-105)
Gabriel Vilardi is heating up, tallying points in four of his past five games.
He’s playing excellent hockey alongside Cole Perfetti and Adam Lowry on the second line, with the trio having controlled more than 62% of the expected goals and generated chances efficiently.
Vilardi’s strong play should continue against the Dallas Stars. He hasn’t struggled in the least against high-end opponents, finding the scoresheet in 62% of his appearances against Top-10 defenses.
That includes three meetings with the Stars, in all of which he produced at least one point in.
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Jets vs Stars same-game parlay
Kyle Connor is one of the best offensive players in the sport, and he owns a remarkable track record against the Stars, finding the scoresheet in seven consecutive meetings. Connor correlates with Vilardi on the top power play unit.
Win or lose, I like the Winnipeg Jets to keep this one close. They’re playing strong defensive hockey, they’ve figured out an optimal Top 6, and Connor Hellebuyck is still arguably the best goaltender in the world.
Jets vs Stars SGP
- Gabriel Vilardi Over 0.5 points
- Kyle Connor Over 0.5 points
- Jets +1.5
Jets vs Stars odds
- Moneyline: Jets +145 | Stars -170
- Puck Line: Jets +1.5 (-170) | Stars -1.5 (+145)
- Over/Under: Over 5.5 (-120) | Under 5.5 (+100)
Jets vs Stars trend
Gabriel Vilardi has points in eight of the last 10 games against Dallas. Find more NHL betting trends for Jets vs. Stars.
How to watch Jets vs Stars
| Location | American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX |
| Date | Thursday, April 2, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 8:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | TSN3 |
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