The Chicago Blackhawks will look to get back on the winning track at the United Center when they host the Dallas Stars tonight. The ’Hawks dropped a tough loss to Nashville on Tuesday and are just barely holding the final playoff spot in a crowded Western Conference. Despite its recent loss, Chicago opened as a -123 favorite to get the W.
- The Blackhawks are 2-10 SU in their last 12 games vs divisional opponents.
- The total has gone OVER in four of Dallas’ last 6 games on the road.
- Chicago is 5-0 ATS in its last five games.
The Blackhawks have been an up-and-down team this season, which has been frustrating for Chicago backers. The ’Hawks are 5-5 SU in their last 10 games and can’t seem to find any consistency. The one saving grace is Chicago’s record versus the Stars. Chi-town is 5-0 SU in its last five games against the divisional rival but only 2-3 ATS. It may be best to stick to the Blackhawks moneyline in this one.
The Stars are coming off their most impressive win of the season after shutting out the Vegas Golden Knights. Being able to avoid the “Vegas Flu” and locking up a hot Knights team got them back into the wild-card spot in the West and they’re 4-1 SU and ATS in their last five games. Now on to the bad news as the Stars’ record on the road has been awful. Dallas is 4-9 SU and ATS away from American Airlines Center and, as I mentioned, doesn’t have a great recent history vs the Blackhawks.
The total opened at 6 goals and the UNDER looks promising for tonight’s matchup. Dallas and Chicago both rank in the top 11 for fewest goals allowed this season and the UNDER has hit in four of Chicago’s last five games. Expect a low-scoring affair for this barnburner.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The visiting Dallas Stars opened as +122 moneyline underdogs in this one at most online sportsbooks tracked at OddsShark, including Sportsbook. The total opened at 6 for those preferring OVER/UNDER betting; watch for the line updates during the day at Sportsbook.
OddsShark prediction models pick the Blackhawks to win this game 3.4-2.4. 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 bring a 12-9-3 record to the battle against the 13-10-1 Stars. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Chicago go 11-12-1 so far and the Stars go 12-11-1. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Chicago vs Dallas injuries news.
The OddsShark NHL Power Rankings have the Blackhawks at No. 14 and the Stars at No. 9 heading into this contest.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Chicago Blackhawks' No. 11-ranked offense (3.17 goals per game) against a Dallas Stars defense that ranks No. 9 at 2.88 goals per game allowed. The Blackhawks power play has clicked at a 17.53% rate while the Stars have a 83.53% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Stars were a 3-0 Sportsbook in their most recent outing on the road against the Golden Knights. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Dallas at +106 on the moneyline, while the total score (3) was good news for UNDER bettors.
The Blackhawks were a 3-2 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Predators. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Nashville at -160 on the moneyline, while the total score (5) was good news for UNDER bettors.
- Dallas is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
- Dallas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
- Dallas is 5-13 ATS in its last 18 games on the road
- Dallas is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
- Chicago is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
- Chicago is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games
- Chicago is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Dallas home to Chicago, Saturday, December 2
