The Dallas Stars (25-7-7, second in the Western Conference) take on an opponent at the opposite end of the standings, the Chicago Blackhawks (14-18-7, 14th in the Western Conference), on Thursday, Jan. 1 at 8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Here is our prediction for who will claim the victory in Thursday’s game.

The Blackhawks have gone 2-7-1 over the last 10 contests, scoring 21 total goals (two power-play goals on 23 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 8.7%). They have conceded 32 goals to their opponents.

Stars vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Thursday

Our computer model for this contest predicts a final result of Stars 4, Blackhawks 3.

Moneyline Pick: Stars (-184)
Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.0 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Blackhawks (+1.5)

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Stars Splits and Trends

The Stars are 4-7-11 in overtime matchups on their way to a 25-7-7 overall record.
Dallas has 24 points (10-1-4) in the 15 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
In the four games this season the Stars scored only one goal, they went 1-2-1 (three points).
Dallas has finished 2-2-3 in the seven games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering seven points).
The Stars have scored more than two goals 27 times, and are 22-2-3 in those games (to record 47 points).
In the 13 games when Dallas has recorded a lone power-play goal, it went 12-1-0 to record 24 points.
When it has outshot its opponent, Dallas is 10-3-1 (21 points).
The Stars have been outshot by opponents 24 times, and went 14-4-6 (34 points).
Blackhawks Splits and Trends

The Blackhawks have a 14-18-7 record this season and are 2-7-9 in games that have required overtime.
In the 15 games Chicago has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 12 points.
This season the Blackhawks recorded just one goal in five games and they lost every time.
Chicago has seven points (2-5-3) when scoring a pair of goals this season.
The Blackhawks have scored at least three goals in 21 games, earning 28 points from those contests.
This season, Chicago has recorded a single power-play goal in 17 games and picked up 18 points with a record of 7-6-4.
When it outshoots its opponent this season, Chicago has posted a record of 6-4-3 (15 points).
The Blackhawks have been outshot by opponents 25 times this season, and earned 20 points in those games.

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