Dallas Stars vs. Chicago Blackhawks odds, tips and betting trends

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March 7, 2026, 5:52 p.m. ET

Mar 6, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Blackhawks center Frank Nazar (91) celebrates his goal against the Vancouver Canucks with defenseman Alex Vlasic (72) and left wing Tyler Bertuzzi (59) during the second period at United Center.

The Dallas Stars (38-14-10, second in the Western Conference) host the Chicago Blackhawks (23-29-10, 14th) at American Airlines Center on Sunday at 6 p.m. ET.

Dallas had a 5-4 home defeat against the Colorado Avalanche its last time out on March 6, falling in the shootout 2-0.

Chicago played at home its last time out on March 6, and fell 6-3 against the Vancouver Canucks.

Here’s what you need to prepare for Sunday’s action.

Watch Stars vs. Blackhawks on ESPN+!Dallas Stars vs. Chicago Blackhawks odds and betting lines

NHL odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Saturday at 5:52 p.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.

Favorite: Stars (-248)Underdog: Blackhawks (+200)Over/under: 6.5Stars vs. Blackhawks game info and start timeDate: Sunday, March 8, 2026Time: 6 p.m. ETTV channel: ESPN+Live stream: Watch on ESPN+Watch Stars vs. Blackhawks on ESPN+!Stars stats and trendsDallas has gone 29-18 as the oddsmakers’ choice this season.In two games with moneyline odds shorter than -248 this season, the Stars have been victorious once.Dallas has a 71.3% chance of winning this game, according to the moneyline odds.Dallas has combined with its opponent to put up more than 6.5 goals in 30 of 62 games this season.In their past 10 matchups, the Stars are 9-0-1 to earn 90.0% of the possible points.They have averaged 4.3 goals per game (43 total) during that stretch.Defensively, the Stars have given up 25 goals (2.5 per game) in those 10 outings.Blackhawks stats and trendsThe Blackhawks have been an underdog in 58 games this season, with 23 upset wins (39.7%).Chicago has won seven of its 13 games when it is the underdog by +200 or longer on the moneyline.The Blackhawks have a 33.3% chance to win this game (implied from the moneyline).Chicago’s games have gone over 6.5 goals in 24 of 62 chances this season.Over the last 10 games, the Blackhawks are 2-6-2 (50.0% of possible points).They are scoring at a 2.5 goals-per-game average (25 total) over that stretch.Over on the defensive side, the Blackhawks have given up 3.0 goals per game (30 total) in those 10 outings.

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