NHL Betting Preview: Blackhawks vs Stars

The Chicago Blackhawks go up against the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center, with face-off scheduled for 20:00 on Saturday, December 27.

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We’re excited for this clash and our prediction is to back the Stars -1.5 on the puck line. This means they will beat the Blackhawks by two goals or more at -139.

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8 Stars Wins in Last 10 H2H Clashes

Chicago Blackhawks have lost in their previous six outings. In a recent home game at United Center, they were turned over 3-1 by Philadelphia Flyers. Hawks racked up 21 shots and Ryan Donato bagged the only goal.

Dallas Stars have landed back-to-back home victories. In their last game, it was a 4-3 (OT) road defeat against Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena. Roope Hintz, Wyatt Johnston and Jamie Benn scored one goal apiece.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last encounter between the Stars and the Hawks saw the former win. It was a 5-1 scoreline at United Center. We’ve seen eight Stars wins in the past 10 meetings between the teams.

Starting Goalies

Spencer Knight (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	10-10-5	2.6	.914	2

Jake Oettinger (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	16-6-2	2.5	.910	2
23/24	35-14-2	2.72	.905	3

Chicago Blackhawks – Last 10 Games

2 wins and 8 losses, averaging 1.6 goals from 24.4 shots on goal, with a 9.4% powerplay efficiency. The Hawks have given up 3.7 goals from 31.1 shots, averaging 4.1 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 85.4%.

Connor Bedard is the top points scorer with 6 points, 2 goals and 4 assists, with Andre Burakovsky racking up 5 points, 2 goals and 3 assists, over the past 10 games. Goalie Spencer Knight have a 2.61 goal against average with a .906 save percentage, including one shutout.

Dallas Stars – Last 10 Games

The Stars have 7 wins, 2 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.7 goals from 22.4 shots on goal, with a 25.8% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 2.7 goals from 27.7 shots, averaging 3.8 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 89.5%.

The top points scorer is Mikko Rantanen with 16 points, 2 goals and 14 assists, while Wyatt Johnston is next in line after registering 11 points, 4 goals and 7 assists. Goalie Jake Oettinger have a 2.17 GAA with a .920 SV%.

Chicago Blackhawks vs Dallas Stars Prediction & Picks

Take in the full Chicago Blackhawks vs Dallas Stars betting outlook — from our expert match prediction and correct score pick to player prop insights and a bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

We’re expecting a comfortable win for Dallas Stars in this NHL clash. Our pick includes backing the -139 on the spread with a -1.5 goal deficit.

Our hockey picks are always well-researched, starting with a combination of the latest NHL team news and current form. Once we’ve got a solid read on the matchup, we layer in the key data to back it up.

Key Blackhawks vs Stars stats:

The -1.5 line has been covered by Stars in 4 of their last 5 games.
The -1.5 line has been covered by Stars in 2 consecutive games at home.
The +1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Blackhawks in 4 of their last 5 games.
The +1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Blackhawks in 6 of their last 10 games.
The +1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Blackhawks in 3 consecutive games.
The -1.5 line has been covered by Stars in 7 of their last 10 games against Blackhawks.

Stars -1.5 Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 58.1% chance of landing a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 65-70%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Mikko Rantanen Over 0.5 Assists -185

Mikko Rantanen (Stars) has had at least one assist in 5 straight games. The odds are attractive when it comes to wagering on Player Assists and you can get -185 that he is able to land a return.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Puck Line Stars -1.5

To Score Jamie Benn

Assists Mikko Rantanen Over 0.5

We’ve got a same game parlay with three options: the Stars -1.5, Jamie Benn (Stars) to be among the scorers and Mikko Rantanen (Stars) to get Over 0.5 assists.

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Correct Score Prediction

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A 5-2 win in favor of the Stars is available at odds of +1200. Correct score betting can be rewarding and you can also get plenty of entertainment with this option.

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Chicago Blackhawks vs Dallas Stars Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Stars Win on the Cards According to the Books

The sportsbooks are taking no chances with their Moneyline odds of -357 about Dallas Stars which reflects they have a 78% chance of winning this game. Chicago Blackhawks are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +280.

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 fancy Over 5.5, this outcome can be backed at -120.

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Moneyline

3-Way Moneyline

Puck Line

Total Goals

Jason Robertson is the First Goalscorer Favorite

You will find Jason Robertson at +700 to be First Goalscorer which makes him the favorite. There’s the chance to get +105 that he finds the net at anytime.

Player Goals

Jason Robertson (Stars)

Mikko Rantanen (Stars)

Wyatt Johnston (Stars)

Roope Hintz (Stars)

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Player Assists

Mikko Rantanen (Stars)

Miro Heiskanen (Stars)

Jason Robertson (Stars)

Wyatt Johnston (Stars)

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Player Shots

Jason Robertson (Stars)

Mikko Rantanen (Stars)

Wyatt Johnston (Stars)

Roope Hintz (Stars)

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Micro Betting

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Last 5 Games

Blackhawks

NHL: 24/12 Flyers3 Blackhawks 1
NHL: 20/12 Blackhawks4 Senators 6
NHL: 19/12 Blackhawks1 Canadiens 4
NHL: 17/12 Blackhawks2 Maple Leafs 3
NHL: 14/12 Red Wings4 Blackhawks 0

Stars

NHL: 24/12 Stars3 Red Wings 4
NHL: 22/12 Maple Leafs1 Stars 5
NHL: 20/12 Stars8 Ducks 3
NHL: 19/12 Stars5 Sharks 3
NHL: 16/12 Kings1 Stars 4

Head to Head

Chicago vs Dallas

NHL: 30/12 2024 Stars 5 Blackhawks 1
NHL: 28/11 2024 Stars 2 Blackhawks 6
NHL: 08/11 2024 Blackhawks 1 Stars 3
NHL: 27/10 2024 Blackhawks 2 Stars 4
NHL: 06/04 2024 Stars 2 Blackhawks 3
NHL: 14/01 2024 Stars 3 Blackhawks 1
NHL: 01/01 2024 Blackhawks 1 Stars 8
NHL: 30/12 2023 Blackhawks 4 Stars 5
NHL: 29/03 2023 Stars 4 Blackhawks 1
NHL: 03/03 2023 Stars 5 Blackhawks 2

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Chicago Blackhawks Stats

Dallas Stars Stats

Moneyline

2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

+1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games
+1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

-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 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

Game Totals: An average of 5.30 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.70 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 5.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 1.60 goals and allowed 3.70 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.30 pts and allowed 4.40 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

Game Totals: An average of 6.50 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.30 goals in the previous 10 home games
Over 5.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.80 goals and allowed 2.70 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.50 goals and allowed 1.80 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

Goals Powerplay: 0.3
Shots: 24.4
Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
Penalties: 4.1
Empty Net Goals: 0
Penalty Minutes: 9.8
Blocks: 13.7
Faceoff Wins : 23.7
Hits: 16.6
Giveaways: 14.4
Takeaways: 4.7

Last 10 Games on the Road

Goals Powerplay: 0.7
Shots: 24.5
Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
Penalties: 3.9
Empty Net Goals: 0.1
Penalty Minutes: 9.4
Blocks: 12.7
Faceoff Wins : 25
Hits: 14.6
Giveaways: 15.7
Takeaways: 5

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

Goals Powerplay: 0.8
Shots: 22.4
Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
Penalties: 3.8
Empty Net Goals: 0.4
Penalty Minutes: 8.9
Blocks: 13.5
Faceoff Wins : 29.3
Hits: 14.1
Giveaways: 15.6
Takeaways: 5.3

Last 10 Home Games

Goals Powerplay: 0.7
Shots: 24.1
Goals Shorthanded: 0
Penalties: 3.6
Empty Net Goals: 0.3
Penalty Minutes: 9.6
Blocks: 12.7
Faceoff Wins : 26.7
Hits: 17.1
Giveaways: 14
Takeaways: 4.8

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Chicago Blackhawks Player Stats & Roster

#	Player	GP	MIN	G	A	P	+/-
98	Connor Bedard	31	21.06	19	25	44	8
59	Tyler Bertuzzi	33	18.3	16	10	26	-13
28	Andre Burakovsky	31	17.34	9	14	23	-5

91	Frank Nazar	33	18.25	6	15	21	-7
86	Teuvo Teraevaeinen	35	18.95	6	11	17	-6
55	Artyom Levshunov	34	17.72	1	15	16	-10
8	Ryan Donato	36	15.07	9	6	15	-6
20	Ryan Greene	36	16.33	4	8	12	2
46	Louis Crevier	35	14.82	3	9	12	4
95	Ilya Mikheyev	34	17.56	6	4	10	-5
11	Oliver Moore	24	12.66	3	6	9	-3
6	Sam Rinzel	28	16.53	1	7	8	0
44	Wyatt Kaiser	36	19.2	3	5	8	1
	Matt Grzelcyk	36	16.68	0	7	7	4
28	Colton Dach	36	12.21	3	3	6	-13
16	Jason Dickinson	23	15.52	3	3	6	-8
17	Nick Foligno	15	13.95	0	6	6	2
43	Alex Vlasic	35	20.94	2	4	6	-12
5	Connor Murphy	36	15.33	0	3	3	-7
24	Sam Lafferty	15	8.65	1	0	1	1
84	Landon Slaggert	10	9.07	1	0	1	0
76	Nick Lardis	5	12.08	1	0	1	-1
25	Dominic Toninato	4	8.88	0	1	1	1
38	Ethan Del Mastro	2	16.35	0	0	0	-1

#	Goalies	GP	GAA	SV%
30	Spencer Knight	25	2.55	0.914
40	Arvid Soederblom	11	4.04	0.873

Dallas Stars Player Stats & Roster

#	Player	GP	MIN	G	A	P	+/-
96	Mikko Rantanen	37	19.95	14	37	51	0
21	Jason Robertson	38	19.71	23	22	45	15
53	Wyatt Johnston	38	20.09	20	22	42	-1

4	Miro Heiskanen	38	25.97	7	27	34	8
24	Roope Hintz	33	17.41	12	19	31	12
23	Esa Lindell	38	23.93	4	13	17	20
91	Tyler Seguin	27	16.66	7	10	17	10
12	Radek Faksa	37	11.88	1	14	15	8
14	Jamie Benn	19	12.95	7	7	14	7
55	Thomas Harley	26	22.43	2	12	14	-4
18	Sam Steel	38	16.45	6	6	12	-7
22	Mavrik Bourque	38	13.92	5	7	12	-6
49	Justin Hryckowian	37	12.08	5	7	12	-3
28	Alexander Petrovic	36	15.99	2	7	9	6
15	Colin Blackwell	35	11.71	2	5	7	-1
46	Ilya Lyubushkin	27	16.66	1	6	7	2
10	Oskar Baeck	28	12.93	3	4	7	6
95	Matt Duchene	13	14.73	2	3	5	1
20	Kyle Capobianco	18	12.31	1	3	4	0
	Adam Erne	16	9.78	3	1	4	2
6	Lian Bichsel	26	15.81	1	2	3	6
11	Nathan Bastian	19	8.25	3	0	3	3
5	Nils Lundkvist	11	15.55	1	2	3	4

#	Goalies	GP	GAA	SV%
29	Jake Oettinger	24	2.5	0.91
1	Casey DeSmith	14	2.33	0.915

Injuries & Suspensions

Chicago Blackhawks Injury Table

Type

Name

Info

Frank Nazar

Injured

Connor Bedard

Injured

Nick Foligno

Injured

Shea Weber

Injured

Dallas Stars Injury Table

Type

Name

Info

Lian Bichsel

Injured

Tyler Seguin

Injured

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.

Previous Chicago Blackhawks Lineups

23 Dec NHL

Flyers 3-1 Blackhawks

Metropolitan	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 Carolina	36	22	11	3	47	0.653	14	18	121	106	15	11-6-1	11-5-2	4-2	6-4	3L
2 Philadelphia	36	19	10	7	45	0.625	12	14	111	102	9	11-5-4	8-5-3	5-3	4-6	2W
3 NY Islanders	37	20	13	4	44	0.595	14	17	107	104	3	11-7-2	9-6-2	3-4	6-4	1W
4 Washington	37	19	13	5	43	0.581	18	19	117	103	14	11-7-2	8-6-3	0-4	3-7	3L
5 NY Rangers	39	19	16	4	42	0.538	12	17	104	105	-1	5-10-3	14-6-1	2-0	4-6	1W
6 New Jersey	37	20	16	1	41	0.554	13	17	103	110	-7	10-7-1	10-9-0	3-0	4-6	2L
7 Pittsburgh	36	15	12	9	39	0.542	13	14	110	119	-9	7-6-5	8-6-4	1-5	1-9	1L
8 Columbus	36	15	15	6	36	0.5	8	11	108	125	-17	7-6-3	8-9-3	4-1	3-7	1W

East Atlantic	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 Detroit	38	22	13	3	47	0.618	16	20	120	122	-2	12-7-1	10-6-2	2-2	8-2	3W
2 Montreal	37	20	12	5	45	0.608	13	18	123	124	-1	10-9-1	10-3-4	2-3	5-5	1W
3 Tampa Bay	36	20	13	3	43	0.597	17	20	117	95	22	10-9-0	10-4-3	0-1	4-6	2W
4 Florida	36	20	14	2	42	0.583	17	18	117	114	3	12-7-2	8-7-0	2-1	8-2	1W
5 Ottawa	36	18	13	5	41	0.569	13	15	119	113	6	8-6-3	10-7-2	3-0	5-5	1L
6 Boston	38	20	17	1	41	0.539	14	18	122	126	-4	12-8-1	8-9-0	2-1	5-5	4L
7 Buffalo	36	18	14	4	40	0.556	12	15	112	117	-5	11-5-2	7-9-2	3-0	7-3	7W
8 Toronto	36	16	15	5	37	0.514	12	16	115	121	-6	11-5-5	5-10-0	0-1	4-6	1W

East Central	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 Colorado	36	27	2	7	61	0.847	25	27	142	80	62	15-0-2	12-2-5	0-4	8-2	6W
2 Dallas	38	25	7	6	56	0.737	21	22	136	101	35	12-5-1	13-2-5	3-2	7-3	1L
3 Minnesota	38	22	10	6	50	0.658	16	19	117	99	18	13-4-5	9-6-1	3-1	7-3	2L
4 Utah	39	18	18	3	39	0.5	13	18	116	112	4	9-6-1	9-12-2	0-0	4-6	1L
5 Nashville	36	16	16	4	36	0.5	11	14	103	121	-18	10-9-2	6-7-2	2-0	7-3	3W
6 St Louis	38	14	16	8	36	0.474	14	14	95	131	-36	7-8-5	7-8-3	0-2	5-5	1L
7 Winnipeg	35	15	17	3	33	0.471	13	14	103	107	-4	8-7-1	7-10-2	1-1	2-8	4L
8 Chicago	36	13	17	6	32	0.444	12	13	99	114	-15	7-7-3	6-10-3	0-2	2-8	6L

West Pacific	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 Vegas	35	17	8	10	44	0.629	13	16	110	104	6	8-4-5	9-4-5	1-4	6-4	1W
2 Anaheim	37	21	14	2	44	0.595	13	17	129	126	3	12-6-0	9-8-2	4-0	5-5	1L
3 Edmonton	38	19	13	6	44	0.579	14	19	130	128	2	10-3-3	9-10-3	0-2	7-3	2W
4 LA Kings	36	15	12	9	39	0.542	10	14	91	96	-5	4-8-4	11-4-5	1-5	3-7	2L
5 San Jose	37	17	17	3	37	0.5	9	16	109	129	-20	10-7-3	7-10-0	1-1	4-6	3L
6 Seattle	35	15	14	6	36	0.514	10	15	89	107	-18	7-7-3	8-7-3	0-3	4-6	3W
7 Calgary	37	15	18	4	34	0.459	12	13	98	113	-15	9-5-2	6-13-2	2-2	6-4	1L
8 Vancouver	36	15	18	3	33	0.458	10	12	103	122	-19	4-10-1	11-8-2	3-0	5-5	1L

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Chicago Blackhawks vs Dallas Stars Prediction & Picks

Game Prediction

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Injuries & Suspensions

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