Devils vs Stars prediction: Lineups and key matchups
Prediction traders favor the Stars at 61% implied probability, while the Devils sit at 43% ahead of their October 27 meeting. The Devils have already shown they can score in this matchup, but the Stars’ recent defensive performances present a tougher assignment.
Hockey
By Ekaterina Drozdovica
Mikko Rantanen supplied every Stars goal in their October 20 win over the Bruins. The Devils spread the work around in their victory over the Avalanche that same evening.
Those performances set up an appealing question for New Jersey Devils at Dallas Stars on October 27: Can the visitors find enough scoring against a team that has recently made goals difficult to come by?
The Devils vs Stars prediction favors the hosts, but the Devils have a useful reminder from their previous meeting. They won 6–4 in Dallas in March. Repeating that result will require them to create chances without giving Rantanen and his teammates room to answer.
This article is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial or investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
When is Devils vs Stars?
The Devils visit the Stars on Tuesday, October 27, during the 2026–27 NHL regular season.
Date
Matchup
Host city
Start time
October 27, 2026
Devils at Stars
Dallas
8 p.m. ET
The game is scheduled for 7 p.m. local time. For UK readers, that is midnight GMT on October 28.
What is Devils vs Stars prediction?
OG.com traders favor the Stars at 61% implied probability, compared with 43% for the Devils. The displayed outcomes cover either team winning the October 27 matchup.
Market data as of October 22, 2026. For the latest market probabilities, check the OG.com platform.
The Stars’ recent penalty killing and Rantanen’s finishing give that market view some support. The Devils’ attacking depth offers the clearest challenge: They found four different scorers against the Avalanche and have already produced a high-scoring win in this matchup.
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Devils vs Stars recent scores and head-to-head results
Both teams collected wins on October 20, although neither had an entirely comfortable finish.
Date
Game
Result
October 20, 2026
Avalanche at Devils
Devils won 4–3.
October 20, 2026
Bruins at Stars
Stars won 3–2 in overtime.
March 24, 2026
Devils at Stars
Devils won 6–4.
The Devils generated enough offense to beat the Avalanche, but two late goals reduced their winning margin to one. That makes protecting a lead an obvious area to tighten up.
The Stars twice erased a one-goal deficit against the Bruins before Rantanen completed his hat trick in overtime. The March head-to-head shows the Devils can trouble this opponent, although an offseason separates that result from the current matchup.
Where do the Devils and Stars stand this season?
Through October 20, the Devils were 5–4–0, worth ten points. The Stars were 5–3–1, with 11 points, following their third consecutive victory.
That leaves the teams close on points at that checkpoint. The Stars’ recent defensive results help explain the market gap more clearly than the standings alone: They killed all four Bruins power plays and had allowed only one goal across their opponents’ previous 25 power-play opportunities.
For the Devils, keeping the game at five-on-five could reduce the pressure to solve that penalty kill.
Devils vs Stars team news, injuries and projected lineups
Availability could change before October 27, particularly with games still to be played beforehand. Recent lineup developments provide the starting point.
Devils: Brown and Evangelista return to the mix
Connor Brown and Luke Evangelista returned against the Avalanche on October 20. Brown made his season debut after missing eight games, while Evangelista came back from a three-game absence caused by illness.
Evangelista immediately contributed a goal. Their return gives the Devils more forward options, although the October 27 combinations and starting goaltender remain subject to game-day confirmation.
Stars: Lindell and Duchene are availability questions
The October 20 injury list included Esa Lindell, Matt Duchene and Oskar Bäck. Their status for October 27 requires an update.
Lindell’s availability is particularly relevant to the defensive matchups. If he remains unavailable, the Stars will need their remaining defensemen to handle the Devils’ pressure without allowing repeated chances around the crease.
What could decide Devils vs Stars?
The recent results suggest three practical tests: Containing Rantanen, sustaining offensive pressure and finishing the game cleanly.
Can the Devils keep Rantanen away from the crease?
Rantanen’s hat trick against the Bruins included the tying goal late in regulation and the overtime winner. The Devils need to track him after the first shot, when loose pucks and broken coverage can create another opening.
Protecting the middle also matters when the Stars’ other forwards carry possession. Following the puck too closely can leave the eventual shooter unattended.
Can the Devils make the Stars defend for longer?
The Devils’ four-scorer performance against the Avalanche gives them several ways to threaten. Their best route is sustained pressure that produces second chances and forces defensive changes.
Quick attacks can help, but an isolated shot followed by an easy clearance gives the Stars time to reset. The visitors need enough support around the puck to keep possessions alive.
Can the Devils close out a lead?
The Avalanche’s late rally is a useful warning. Against a Stars team that recently recovered twice in one game, protecting an advantage means continuing to exit the defensive zone cleanly and create opportunities at the other end.
The Stars have the stronger recent defensive case. The Devils’ response needs to combine their scoring depth with a more controlled finish.
Devils vs Stars FAQs
Here are the key details ahead of the October 27 meeting.
What time does Devils vs Stars start?
The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, October 27, in Dallas.
Who won the previous Devils vs Stars game?
The Devils won 6–4 in Dallas on March 24, 2026. That was a regular-season meeting.
Who is favored in Devils vs Stars?
OG.com traders favor the Stars at 61% implied probability, with the Devils at 43%, as of October 22.
Can I trade Devils vs Stars event contracts?
Yes. The October 27 market lets eligible traders take a position on which team will win. Check our daily sports prediction markets for more.
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