Dallas Stars (20-13-1) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (12-22-2)
December 29, 2024 8:30 pm EDT
The Line: Chicago Blackhawks +157 / Dallas Stars -196; Over/Under: +6
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The Dallas Stars and the Chicago Blackhawks meet Sunday in NHL action from the United Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Dallas Stars vs. Chicago Blackhawks prediction.
Dallas Stars Recap
The Dallas Stars come into this game looking to bounce back from a 3-2 OT loss to Minnesota last time out. After this game, Dallas will take on the Buffalo Sabres at home.
Stars Drop Another Home Game
Matt Duchene leads the Stars with 30 points including a team-high 13 goals along with 17 assists. Tyler Seguin has 20 points with 9 goals and 11 assists and Mason Marchment has 27 points with 12 goals and 15 assists. Jason Robertson has 23 points with 7 goals and 16 assists while Roope Hintz has 21 points with 15 goals and Jamie Benn has 22 points with 15 assists. In goal for Dallas, Jake Oettinger is 16-9-1 with a 2.44 GAA and a .908 save percentage while Casey DeSmith is 4-4 with a 2.41 GAA and a .910 save percentage this season.
Why the Dallas Stars will win
- The Stars have won seven of their last eight games against the Blackhawks after coming off overtime.
- The Blackhawks have lost four of their last five games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Stars have covered the puck line in each of their last four games at United Center against opponents on a losing streak.
Chicago Blackhawks Recap
The Chicago Blackhawks come into this game looking to rebound from their 6-2 loss to Buffalo last time out. After this game, Chicago will welcome the St. Louis Blues to town.
Blackhawks Lose 3rd Straight
Connor Bedard has a team-high 31 points with 9 goals and a team-high 22 assists while Ryan Donato has 20 points with a team-high 11 goals. Teuvo Teravainen has 23 points with 7 goals and 16 assists while Taylor Hall has 19 points split between 7 goals and 12 assists and Alex Vlasic has 16 points with 14 assists. Tyler Bertuzzi also has 18 points with 11 goals and 7 assists. Petr Mrazek has gone 7-13-1 with a 3.09 GAA and an .897 save percentage in goal for the Blackhawks while Arvid Soderblom is 5-8-1 with a 2.62 GAA and a .911 save percentage as well on the year.
Why the Chicago Blackhawks will win
- The home team has won each of the Blackhawks’ last eight games.
- The Stars have lost three of their last four games as favorites.
- The Stars have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last eight road games against Western Conference opponents.
- The home team has covered the puck line in each of the last four games between the Stars and Blackhawks.
Stars vs. Blackhawks Prediction
I’m with Chicago here. I get that Dallas is the better team but the thing is that the recent losses for Chicago have all come on the road and they’ve managed to win three straight at home. Dallas is sort of in the opposite boat, they just dropped another home game where they’ve been better all season, and Dallas on the road and Chicago at home have the same record of 7-8 this season. I think it’s worth taking a shot on Chicago here just based on that and it’s where the Blackhawks have been far better this season. Give me Chicago.
