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Dallas Stars vs Chicago Blackhawks Predictions

Best Bet

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 19:00 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.

Looking for Bigger Odds?

We’d recommend taking a look at betting selections for Match Winner & Total Goals, Puck Line and Winning Margin if you’re interested in siding with Dallas but want bigger odds.

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Same Game Parlay Pick

3-Way Moneyline Stars
Totals Under 6.5
Highest Scoring Period First Period

We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes the Stars on the 60-minute line along with Under 6.5 and the most goals to be scored in the first period.

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Correct Score Prediction

Stars Stars logo 4 - 1 Blackhawks logo Blackhawks

There are betting odds of +1150 that the Stars land a 4-1 victory. The correct score option is popular due to the potential return that can be achieved.

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Dallas Stars vs Chicago Blackhawks Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Books Anticipating a Tight Affair

With the sportsbooks giving them a 65% probability of winning this game, Dallas Stars might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -189 Moneyline betting odds. For those wanting to back Chicago Blackhawks, you will find +155 about the underdogs.

1.5 is where the puck line lies, with total goals being 6.5 right now. A wager on Totals allows bettors to use the latest data to good effect. If you're keen on Over 6.5, this selection is available at +116.

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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

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Chicago Blackhawks logo Chicago Blackhawks Stats
Moneyline
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games
Puck Line
Puck Line
Total Goals
Total Goals
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
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Team News
# Player GP MIN G A P +/-
96 Mikko Rantanen 7 21 2 5 8 4
21 Jason Robertson 7 19.61 2 3 6 1
4 Miro Heiskanen 7 25.31 3 3 6 5
# Player GP MIN G A P +/-
16 Anton Frondell 8 17.99 1 5 6 -2
86 Teuvo Teraevaeinen 6 14.27 2 3 5 2
88 Patrick Kane 8 19.46 1 4 5 -8

Injuries & Suspensions

Dallas Stars Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
No players are currently reported injured or suspended.

Chicago Blackhawks Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
No players are currently reported injured or suspended.

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 Dallas Stars Lineups

14 Oct NHL
Stars 3-2 Avalanche
13 Oct NHL
Avalanche 3-2 Stars
10 Oct NHL
Stars 1-2 Penguins
08 Oct NHL
Stars 4-0 Sabres
05 Oct NHL
Sharks 0-5 Stars
03 Oct NHL
Stars 1-2 Predators
02 Oct NHL
Blues 4-0 Stars
30 Apr NHL Playoffs
Stars 2-5 Wild
28 Apr NHL Playoffs
Wild 4-2 Stars
25 Apr NHL Playoffs
Stars 2-3 Wild

Previous Chicago Blackhawks Lineups

15 Oct NHL
Jets 3-4 Blackhawks
13 Oct NHL
Penguins 3-5 Blackhawks
10 Oct NHL
Hurricanes 5-2 Blackhawks
08 Oct NHL
Blackhawks 1-4 Islanders
06 Oct NHL
Blues 2-4 Blackhawks
03 Oct NHL
Blackhawks 3-4 Sabres
01 Oct NHL
Blackhawks 0-6 Mammoth
29 Sep NHL
Blackhawks 2-5 Golden Knights
15 Apr NHL
Sharks 2-5 Blackhawks
13 Apr NHL
Sabres 5-1 Blackhawks
NHL Standings Select Season
Metropolitan GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Carolina 8 6 1 1 13 0.813 5 6 31 19 12 2-1-1 4-0-0 0-0 6-2 6W
2 NY Rangers 9 6 3 0 12 0.667 6 6 28 21 7 5-0-0 1-3-0 0-0 6-3 1L
3 Washington 7 4 3 0 8 0.571 4 4 24 22 2 3-1-0 1-2-0 0-0 4-3 1W
4 New Jersey 7 4 3 0 8 0.571 2 4 23 23 0 3-2-0 1-1-0 0-0 4-3 2W
5 NY Islanders 7 3 3 1 7 0.5 3 3 20 17 3 3-1-0 0-2-1 0-1 3-4 1L
6 Pittsburgh 8 3 4 1 7 0.438 1 2 27 27 0 2-1-0 1-3-1 1-1 3-5 2L
7 Columbus 5 2 3 0 4 0.4 1 1 16 21 -5 2-2-0 0-1-0 1-0 2-3 2L
8 Philadelphia 9 0 6 3 3 0.167 0 0 11 33 -22 0-2-2 0-4-1 0-1 0-9 9L
East Atlantic GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Boston 8 6 2 0 12 0.75 5 6 30 18 12 3-1-0 3-1-0 0-0 6-2 4W
2 Ottawa 8 6 2 0 12 0.75 4 4 23 20 3 3-1-0 3-1-0 2-0 6-2 1W
3 Tampa Bay 7 5 2 0 10 0.714 4 5 21 19 2 4-0-0 1-2-0 0-0 5-2 1W
4 Florida 8 4 2 2 10 0.625 2 4 22 22 0 1-1-0 3-1-2 0-0 4-4 2W
5 Buffalo 8 4 3 1 9 0.563 2 4 24 30 -6 3-2-0 1-1-1 0-1 4-4 1W
6 Toronto 8 3 3 2 8 0.5 2 3 28 28 0 2-2-1 1-1-1 0-1 3-5 2L
7 Montreal 7 3 3 1 7 0.5 1 1 23 27 -4 2-2-0 1-1-1 2-0 3-4 1L
8 Detroit 7 2 3 2 6 0.429 2 2 16 21 -5 2-3-1 0-0-1 0-1 2-5 1W
East Central GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Utah 8 6 2 0 12 0.75 6 6 31 21 10 2-0-0 4-2-0 0-0 6-2 3W
2 Colorado 8 5 2 1 11 0.688 5 5 36 24 12 3-1-1 2-1-0 0-1 5-3 1W
3 Minnesota 8 5 2 1 11 0.688 5 5 26 20 6 3-0-0 2-2-1 0-0 5-3 1W
4 Winnipeg 7 4 1 2 10 0.714 4 4 21 21 0 2-1-1 2-0-1 0-0 4-3 1L
5 St Louis 7 3 3 1 7 0.5 3 3 25 23 2 1-0-1 2-3-0 0-0 3-4 1L
6 Dallas 7 3 3 1 7 0.5 2 2 16 13 3 1-2-0 2-1-1 1-1 3-4 1W
7 Nashville 7 2 2 3 7 0.5 2 2 18 22 -4 1-2-1 1-0-2 0-2 2-5 3L
8 Chicago 8 3 5 0 6 0.375 2 3 21 32 -11 3-1-0 0-4-0 0-0 3-5 2W
West Pacific GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Vegas 9 7 2 0 14 0.778 5 6 36 22 14 4-1-0 3-1-0 1-0 7-2 2W
2 Edmonton 7 5 1 1 11 0.786 5 5 31 22 9 1-1-1 4-0-0 0-0 5-2 1L
3 Seattle 8 5 2 1 11 0.688 4 4 32 23 9 1-1-0 4-1-1 1-0 5-3 1L
4 Anaheim 7 4 3 0 8 0.571 3 4 22 21 1 1-3-0 3-0-0 0-0 4-3 2L
5 San Jose 7 4 3 0 8 0.571 0 3 19 25 -6 2-2-0 2-1-0 1-0 4-3 1W
6 Vancouver 9 2 6 1 5 0.278 1 2 28 41 -13 1-2-0 1-4-1 0-0 2-7 6L
7 LA Kings 5 0 3 2 2 0.2 0 0 11 21 -10 0-2-0 0-1-2 0-0 0-5 5L
8 Calgary 7 1 6 0 2 0.143 1 1 14 35 -21 0-3-0 1-3-0 0-0 1-6 1L
Eastern GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Carolina 8 6 1 1 13 0.813 5 6 31 19 12 2-1-1 4-0-0 0-0 6-2 6W
2 Boston 8 6 2 0 12 0.75 5 6 30 18 12 3-1-0 3-1-0 0-0 6-2 4W
3 Ottawa 8 6 2 0 12 0.75 4 4 23 20 3 3-1-0 3-1-0 2-0 6-2 1W
4 NY Rangers 9 6 3 0 12 0.667 6 6 28 21 7 5-0-0 1-3-0 0-0 6-3 1L
5 Tampa Bay 7 5 2 0 10 0.714 4 5 21 19 2 4-0-0 1-2-0 0-0 5-2 1W
6 Florida 8 4 2 2 10 0.625 2 4 22 22 0 1-1-0 3-1-2 0-0 4-4 2W
7 Buffalo 8 4 3 1 9 0.563 2 4 24 30 -6 3-2-0 1-1-1 0-1 4-4 1W
8 Washington 7 4 3 0 8 0.571 4 4 24 22 2 3-1-0 1-2-0 0-0 4-3 1W
9 New Jersey 7 4 3 0 8 0.571 2 4 23 23 0 3-2-0 1-1-0 0-0 4-3 2W
10 Toronto 8 3 3 2 8 0.5 2 3 28 28 0 2-2-1 1-1-1 0-1 3-5 2L
11 NY Islanders 7 3 3 1 7 0.5 3 3 20 17 3 3-1-0 0-2-1 0-1 3-4 1L
12 Montreal 7 3 3 1 7 0.5 1 1 23 27 -4 2-2-0 1-1-1 2-0 3-4 1L
13 Pittsburgh 8 3 4 1 7 0.438 1 2 27 27 0 2-1-0 1-3-1 1-1 3-5 2L
14 Detroit 7 2 3 2 6 0.429 2 2 16 21 -5 2-3-1 0-0-1 0-1 2-5 1W
15 Columbus 5 2 3 0 4 0.4 1 1 16 21 -5 2-2-0 0-1-0 1-0 2-3 2L
16 Philadelphia 9 0 6 3 3 0.167 0 0 11 33 -22 0-2-2 0-4-1 0-1 0-9 9L
Western GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Vegas 9 7 2 0 14 0.778 5 6 36 22 14 4-1-0 3-1-0 1-0 7-2 2W
2 Utah 8 6 2 0 12 0.75 6 6 31 21 10 2-0-0 4-2-0 0-0 6-2 3W
3 Edmonton 7 5 1 1 11 0.786 5 5 31 22 9 1-1-1 4-0-0 0-0 5-2 1L
4 Colorado 8 5 2 1 11 0.688 5 5 36 24 12 3-1-1 2-1-0 0-1 5-3 1W
5 Minnesota 8 5 2 1 11 0.688 5 5 26 20 6 3-0-0 2-2-1 0-0 5-3 1W
6 Seattle 8 5 2 1 11 0.688 4 4 32 23 9 1-1-0 4-1-1 1-0 5-3 1L
7 Winnipeg 7 4 1 2 10 0.714 4 4 21 21 0 2-1-1 2-0-1 0-0 4-3 1L
8 Anaheim 7 4 3 0 8 0.571 3 4 22 21 1 1-3-0 3-0-0 0-0 4-3 2L
9 San Jose 7 4 3 0 8 0.571 0 3 19 25 -6 2-2-0 2-1-0 1-0 4-3 1W
10 St Louis 7 3 3 1 7 0.5 3 3 25 23 2 1-0-1 2-3-0 0-0 3-4 1L
11 Dallas 7 3 3 1 7 0.5 2 2 16 13 3 1-2-0 2-1-1 1-1 3-4 1W
12 Nashville 7 2 2 3 7 0.5 2 2 18 22 -4 1-2-1 1-0-2 0-2 2-5 3L
13 Chicago 8 3 5 0 6 0.375 2 3 21 32 -11 3-1-0 0-4-0 0-0 3-5 2W
14 Vancouver 9 2 6 1 5 0.278 1 2 28 41 -13 1-2-0 1-4-1 0-0 2-7 6L
15 LA Kings 5 0 3 2 2 0.2 0 0 11 21 -10 0-2-0 0-1-2 0-0 0-5 5L
16 Calgary 7 1 6 0 2 0.143 1 1 14 35 -21 0-3-0 1-3-0 0-0 1-6 1L
GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Vegas 9 7 2 0 14 0.778 5 6 36 22 14 4-1-0 3-1-0 1-0 7-2 2W
2 Carolina 8 6 1 1 13 0.813 5 6 31 19 12 2-1-1 4-0-0 0-0 6-2 6W
3 Utah 8 6 2 0 12 0.75 6 6 31 21 10 2-0-0 4-2-0 0-0 6-2 3W
4 Boston 8 6 2 0 12 0.75 5 6 30 18 12 3-1-0 3-1-0 0-0 6-2 4W
5 Ottawa 8 6 2 0 12 0.75 4 4 23 20 3 3-1-0 3-1-0 2-0 6-2 1W
6 NY Rangers 9 6 3 0 12 0.667 6 6 28 21 7 5-0-0 1-3-0 0-0 6-3 1L
7 Edmonton 7 5 1 1 11 0.786 5 5 31 22 9 1-1-1 4-0-0 0-0 5-2 1L
8 Colorado 8 5 2 1 11 0.688 5 5 36 24 12 3-1-1 2-1-0 0-1 5-3 1W
9 Minnesota 8 5 2 1 11 0.688 5 5 26 20 6 3-0-0 2-2-1 0-0 5-3 1W
10 Seattle 8 5 2 1 11 0.688 4 4 32 23 9 1-1-0 4-1-1 1-0 5-3 1L
11 Tampa Bay 7 5 2 0 10 0.714 4 5 21 19 2 4-0-0 1-2-0 0-0 5-2 1W
12 Winnipeg 7 4 1 2 10 0.714 4 4 21 21 0 2-1-1 2-0-1 0-0 4-3 1L
13 Florida 8 4 2 2 10 0.625 2 4 22 22 0 1-1-0 3-1-2 0-0 4-4 2W
14 Buffalo 8 4 3 1 9 0.563 2 4 24 30 -6 3-2-0 1-1-1 0-1 4-4 1W
15 Washington 7 4 3 0 8 0.571 4 4 24 22 2 3-1-0 1-2-0 0-0 4-3 1W
16 Anaheim 7 4 3 0 8 0.571 3 4 22 21 1 1-3-0 3-0-0 0-0 4-3 2L
17 New Jersey 7 4 3 0 8 0.571 2 4 23 23 0 3-2-0 1-1-0 0-0 4-3 2W
18 San Jose 7 4 3 0 8 0.571 0 3 19 25 -6 2-2-0 2-1-0 1-0 4-3 1W
19 Toronto 8 3 3 2 8 0.5 2 3 28 28 0 2-2-1 1-1-1 0-1 3-5 2L
20 NY Islanders 7 3 3 1 7 0.5 3 3 20 17 3 3-1-0 0-2-1 0-1 3-4 1L
21 St Louis 7 3 3 1 7 0.5 3 3 25 23 2 1-0-1 2-3-0 0-0 3-4 1L
22 Dallas 7 3 3 1 7 0.5 2 2 16 13 3 1-2-0 2-1-1 1-1 3-4 1W
23 Nashville 7 2 2 3 7 0.5 2 2 18 22 -4 1-2-1 1-0-2 0-2 2-5 3L
24 Montreal 7 3 3 1 7 0.5 1 1 23 27 -4 2-2-0 1-1-1 2-0 3-4 1L
25 Pittsburgh 8 3 4 1 7 0.438 1 2 27 27 0 2-1-0 1-3-1 1-1 3-5 2L
26 Detroit 7 2 3 2 6 0.429 2 2 16 21 -5 2-3-1 0-0-1 0-1 2-5 1W
27 Chicago 8 3 5 0 6 0.375 2 3 21 32 -11 3-1-0 0-4-0 0-0 3-5 2W
28 Vancouver 9 2 6 1 5 0.278 1 2 28 41 -13 1-2-0 1-4-1 0-0 2-7 6L
29 Columbus 5 2 3 0 4 0.4 1 1 16 21 -5 2-2-0 0-1-0 1-0 2-3 2L
30 Philadelphia 9 0 6 3 3 0.167 0 0 11 33 -22 0-2-2 0-4-1 0-1 0-9 9L
31 LA Kings 5 0 3 2 2 0.2 0 0 11 21 -10 0-2-0 0-1-2 0-0 0-5 5L
32 Calgary 7 1 6 0 2 0.143 1 1 14 35 -21 0-3-0 1-3-0 0-0 1-6 1L

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