Dallas Stars vs Chicago Blackhawks Predictions
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Stars 3-Way Moneyline @ -123
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Hawks To Have No Joy
There is merit in backing the Stars on the 3-Way Moneyline, with our prediction being that they will beat the Blackhawks in regulation time. Especially as odds of -123 are on offer about this happening.
Our Stars vs Blackhawks betting picks feature our Best Bet plus a Same Game Parlay and Correct Score Prediction. Head further down the page to find the detailed evaluation of each play.
Dallas Stars vs Chicago Blackhawks Preview
The Dallas Stars clash with the Chicago Blackhawks at United Center, with face-off scheduled for 16:00 on Saturday, October 17.
Dallas Stars won their previous game 3-2 (SO). This was a road victory at Ball Arena against Colorado Avalanche. Miro Heiskanen and Arttu Hyry scored one goal each. Goalie Casey DeSmith had 25 saves (.926).
Chicago Blackhawks won their last game 4-3 (OT), making it successive victories. This was a home win at United Center against Winnipeg Jets. Artyom Levshunov was among the goalscorers where four different players found the net.
H2H: Previous H2H Was Stars Overtime Win
The last encounter between the Stars and the Hawks saw the former win. It was a 4-3 scoreline at American Airlines Center. In the past 10 games between the teams, the Stars have won six.
Starting Goalies
Jake Oettinger (Expected)
Season
W-L-OTL:
GAA:
SV%:
SO:
26/27
2-2-1
1.2
.943
2
25/26
37-16-6
2.6
.899
4
Spencer Knight (Expected)
Season
W-L-OTL:
GAA:
SV%:
SO:
26/27
3-3-0
3.5
.890
0
25/26
19-25-11
2.8
.902
3
Dallas Stars – Last 10 Games
3 wins, 5 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 2.1 goals from 26.2 shots on goal, with a 19.4% powerplay efficiency. The Stars have given up 2.4 goals from 25.3 shots, averaging 3.9 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 89.7%.
Mikko Rantanen is the top points scorer with 12 points, 2 goals and 9 assists, with Miro Heiskanen racking up 9 points, 5 goals and 4 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Jake Oettinger have a 1.83 goal against average with a .923 save percentage, including two shutouts.
Chicago Blackhawks – Last 10 Games
The Hawks have 4 wins and 6 losses, averaging 2.7 goals from 21.4 shots on goal, with a 9.1% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 3.9 goals from 28.6 shots, averaging 3.5 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 80.0%.
The top points scorer is Tyler Bertuzzi with 6 points, 2 goals and 4 assists, while Anton Frondell is next in line after registering 6 points, 1 goal and 5 assists. Goalie Spencer Knight have a 3.52 GAA with a .880 SV%.
Best Bet
The pick for this NHL clash is to back Stars to win in 60 minutes at -123. We think that the home team are vulnerable, so this is the best angle of attack with our bet.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction:
Stars have won 3 of their last 5 games.Stars have won 12 of their last 20 games on the road.Blackhawks have lost 14 of their last 20 games.Blackhawks have lost 6 of their last 10 games.Blackhawks have lost 6 of their last 10 games against Stars.
We use the latest team news and injury updates to help shape the best possible hockey picks. You’ll also notice we take a stats-led approach by factoring in the key NHL numbers that truly make a difference.
Stars 3-Way Moneyline Probability
According to the best NHL betting sites, our pick has a 55.2% chance of winning. However, our analysts think that the probability sits between 60-65% taking all factors into consideration. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.
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Stars 3-Way Moneyline @ -123
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Dallas Stars vs Chicago Blackhawks Odds
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Books Anticipating a Tight Affair
With the sportsbooks giving them a 66% probability of winning this game, Dallas Stars might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -192 Moneyline betting odds. For those wanting to back Chicago Blackhawks, you will find +158 about the underdogs.
1.5 is where the puck line lies, with total goals being 5.5 right now. A wager on Totals allows bettors to use the latest data to good effect. If you’re keen on Over 5.5, this selection is available at -143.
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Team Stats
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Dallas Stars Stats
Chicago Blackhawks Stats
3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games
-1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 games
-1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 1 of the last 10 games on the road
+1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 games
+1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 home games
Game Totals: An average of 4.70 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.10 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 6.5: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 games
Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.20 goals and allowed 2.50 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.00 pts and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 games on the road
Game Totals: An average of 6.60 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 7.00 goals in the previous 10 home games
Over 6.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.70 goals and allowed 3.90 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.10 goals and allowed 3.90 goals in the last 10 home games
Last 10 Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.6
Shots: 26.2
Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
Penalties: 3.9
Empty Net Goals: 0
Penalty Minutes: 8.9
Blocks: 16
Faceoff Wins : 29.7
Hits: 23.4
Giveaways: 13.9
Takeaways: 3.4
Last 10 Games on the Road
Goals Powerplay: 1
Shots: 27.5
Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
Penalties: 3.7
Empty Net Goals: 0
Penalty Minutes: 7.4
Blocks: 13.3
Faceoff Wins : 29.7
Hits: 24.6
Giveaways: 15
Takeaways: 4.5
Last 10 Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.3
Shots: 21.4
Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
Penalties: 3.5
Empty Net Goals: 0.3
Penalty Minutes: 8.2
Blocks: 10
Faceoff Wins : 24.6
Hits: 14.6
Giveaways: 19
Takeaways: 4.2
Last 10 Home Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.3
Shots: 24.4
Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
Penalties: 2.5
Empty Net Goals: 0.3
Penalty Minutes: 5
Blocks: 9.3
Faceoff Wins : 25.5
Hits: 14.9
Giveaways: 18.8
Takeaways: 5
Starting Lineups
Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.
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