In this article, we will formulate a Dallas Stars vs Chicago Blackhawks prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, November 7th at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Dallas Stars Betting Preview
The Dallas Stars are 7-4-0 this year after they lost to Florida by a score of 4-2 in their last game. Dallas was able to erase a 2-0 deficit early in the game, but they allowed two goals in the third for the loss. The Stars recorded 25 shots on goal, won 53.7% of the face-offs, and went 1-4 on the power play in the game. Dallas got their two goals from Dadonov and Duchene, while DeSmith stopped 21 out of 24 shots in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Stars lost again to the Panthers by a score of 6-4 but did beat the Blackhawks and Bruins before that. Dallas has scored 3.09 goals per game and they have allowed 2.46 goals against per game, while also going 19.4% on the power play and 88.6% on the penalty kill this season. Matt Duchene has led Dallas with seven goals, eight assists, and 20 shots on goal, while Jake Oettinger is 5-2-0 with a 2.44 goals-against average and a .917 save percentage this year.
Chicago Blackhawks Betting Preview
The Chicago Blackhawks are 5-8-1 this season after they lost to Detroit by a score of 4-1 in their last game. Chicago tied the game at one in the second period, but they allowed the last three goals in the loss. The Blackhawks outshot Detroit by a total of 29-25, won 52.8% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Chicago got their lone goal from Foligno, while Mrazek stopped 21 out of 24 shots in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Blackhawks defeated Anaheim by a score of 4-2 and Los Angeles by a score of 4-3. Chicago has scored 2.77 goals per game and they have allowed 3.15 goals against per game, while also going 22.5% on the power play and 75% on the penalty kill this season. Connor Bedard has led Chicago with three goals, nine assists, and 45 shots on goal, while Arvid Soderblom is 1-1-1 with a 2.35 goals-against average and a .926 save percentage.
Why the Stars will beat the Blackhawks
- The Blackhawks have lost each of their last nine road games following a home loss.
- The Stars have won each of their last five games at American Airlines Center.
- The Blackhawks have failed to cover the puck line in eight of their last nine road games following a home loss.
- The Stars have covered the puck line in four of their last five games at American Airlines Center.
- The home team has won the second period in each of the last five games between the Blackhawks and Stars.
Total Goals Facts
- Seven of the last eight games between the Blackhawks and Stars at American Airlines Center have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Five of the Blackhawks’ last six games against the Stars following a loss have gone OVER the total goals line at American Airlines Center.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in 10 of the Blackhawks’ last 12 night games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2’ market has hit in seven of the last eight games between the Blackhawks and Stars at American Airlines Center.
Dallas Stars Player Prop Facts
- Jamie Benn has scored a goal in four of the Stars’ last five home games against the Blackhawks.
- Logan Stankoven has recorded at least one assist in each of the Stars’ last five games as favorites against Western Conference opponents.
- Matt Duchene has recorded at least one point in each of the Stars’ last six games against opponents who are playing on the second leg of a back-to-back.
Chicago Blackhawks Player Prop Facts
- Ryan Donato has scored at least one goal in four of the Blackhawks’ last five road games.
- Alex Vlasic has recorded an assist in five of the Blackhawks’ last six games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
- Ryan Donato has recorded at least one point in each of the Blackhawks’ last five road games.
Dallas Stars vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction
Chicago had their two-game winning streak snapped by Detroit on Wednesday night by a score of 4-1, which means they will be on a back-to-back in this situation. The Blackhawks are 4-4-1 on the road this year and have won two of their last three road games, but Dallas is 5-1-0 at home. The Stars did drop both games against the Panthers in Finland, but they defeated this Chicago team by a score of 4-2 back on October 26th. The Blackhawks aren’t good enough offensively to test this Dallas defense, so I like the Stars -1.5 here.