The Dallas Stars are one of the better OVER plays in the NHL this season, but that fact seemingly becomes a lock when they visit the Chicago Blackhawks. The two Central Division rivals will meet up at the United Center Thursday evening.
- The Blackhawks are 16-4 SU in their last 20 games.
- The Stars are 3-8 SU in their last 11 games on the road.
- The Stars are 4-1 SU in their last five games overall.
At online shop Sportsbook, the Hawks are -140 in moneyline markets while the Stars are +110. As far as the total is concerned, Sportsbook has OVER 5.5 goals at +105 with UNDER 5.5 at -135.
Overall, seven of the previous 10 meetings between the Stars and Hawks have resulted in paydays for OVER bettors, but in the meetings in Chicago alone, 13 of the previous 16 contests have resulted in scores eclipsing the total. Furthermore, six-straight contests between the Stars and Blackhawks at the United Center have gone OVER. The last game to finish UNDER the total in Chicago was on February 23, 2012; a game that snapped a seven-game streak that cashed OVER wagers.
The two teams aren’t exactly strangers to scoring goals this season. The Stars are the second-highest scoring team in the NHL averaging 3.22 goals scored per game while the Hawks are ninth in the league at 2.77. Dallas is the seventh-best OVER wager on the season at 28-25-1 but the Hawks, thanks to their stellar blueline and goaltending, are the second-best UNDER play at 28-18-11.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Dallas Stars were listed as 120 underdogs on the NHL hockey moneyline earlier at Sportsbook. The over under total was set at 5.5 before betting started earlier on Thursday at Sportsbook.
A 2.8-2.7 result in favor of the Blackhawks is the prediction by the Odds Shark handicapping pick engine. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Dallas Stars vs Chicago Blackhawks Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Chicago Blackhawks sport a record of 36-17-4 heading into this matchup, while the Dallas Stars sit at 34-15-5 on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 18-28-11 for the Blackhawks and 28-25-1 for the Stars. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Chicago vs Dallas injuries news.
The NHL Power Rankings at Odds Shark show the No. 14-rated Dallas Stars taking on the No. 7-rated Chicago Blackhawks in this contest.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Chicago's No. 10-ranked offense, averaging 2.79 goals per game, against a Stars defense that ranks No. 19 at 2.72 goals allowed. The Blackhawks power play is averaging 20.96% while the Stars defense kills off 79.22% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Stars were a 4-3 Sportsbook in their most recent outing on the road against the Wild. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Dallas at -108 on the moneyline, while the total score (7) was good news for OVER bettors.
In their last action, Chicago was a 2-0 loser at home against the Sharks. Bettors on San Jose at +126 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (2) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
- Dallas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Dallas's last 5 games
- Dallas is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games on the road
- The total has gone OVER in 7 of Dallas's last 8 games on the road
- Chicago is 16-4 SU in its last 20 games
- Chicago is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
- The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Chicago's last 18 games at home
- Chicago is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games when playing Dallas
Next Betting Matchups
Dallas home to Washington, Saturday, February 13th
Chicago home to Anaheim, Saturday, February 13th
