New Jersey Devils defeat Dallas Stars 5-1: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Tue, Oct 27, 2026 · NHL · New Jersey Devils 5, Dallas Stars 1
The New Jersey Devils beat the Dallas Stars 5-1 on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at American Airlines Center. The New Jersey Devils covered the puck line as 1.5-goal underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 5.5, with 6 goals combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game lost.
New Jersey Devils vs. Dallas Stars final score and game recap
The New Jersey Devils led 1-0 after the first period. They won the second period 3-1 to lead 4-1 after two periods. They outscored the Dallas Stars 1-0 in the third period. They led at the end of every period.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Nico Hischier (New Jersey Devils): 2 goals.
- Jack Hughes (New Jersey Devils): 1 goal, 1 assist.
- Casey DeSmith (Dallas Stars): 22 saves on 27 shots.
- Justin Hryckowian (Dallas Stars): 1 goal.
Who covered the spread in New Jersey Devils vs. Dallas Stars?
The New Jersey Devils covered the puck line as 1.5-goal underdogs and won outright, by 4 goals.
The puck line opened and closed at Dallas Stars -1.5.
Did New Jersey Devils vs. Dallas Stars go over or under the total?
The game went over: 6 goals combined against a closing total of 5.5, over by 0.5.
The total opened and closed at 5.5.
How did AiQ's New Jersey Devils vs. Dallas Stars predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game lost.
- Moneyline: the Dallas Stars to win at -115, a loss (-$100 on a $100 bet).
New Jersey Devils vs. Dallas Stars game prop results: first period and team totals
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- First-period total 1.5: the under, paying -120, with 1 goal scored.
- First-period moneyline: New Jersey Devils won the first period, paying -104.
- New Jersey Devils team total 2.5: the over, paying -140, with 5 scored.
- Dallas Stars team total 3.5: the under, paying -196, with 1 scored.
New Jersey Devils vs. Dallas Stars odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the New Jersey Devils at -102 and the Dallas Stars at -120. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Dallas Stars a 52% favorite. The New Jersey Devils won as the underdog at -102: $98.04 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Dallas Stars, the price before the game was -115: priced below fair (−4.1% value).
New Jersey Devils and Dallas Stars betting trends: 2026-27 season
This result left the New Jersey Devils 8-4 in the 2026-27 regular season (6-2 at home, 2-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the puck line, they covered in 5 of 10 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 4 times and under 6 times. That made it four straight wins for the New Jersey Devils.
This result left the Dallas Stars 7-5 in the 2026-27 regular season (4-3 at home, 3-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the puck line, they covered in 5 of 11 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 2 times and under 9 times.
What's next for New Jersey Devils and Dallas Stars?
Next for the New Jersey Devils: at the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. Next for the Dallas Stars: the Montreal Canadiens at home on Thursday, October 29, 2026.