Dallas Stars vs Chicago Blackhawks prediction 12-29-23 NHL Picks

The Chicago Blackhawks need a win after losing 6 of their last 8 games. The Dallas Stars look for a win after winning 5 of their last 7 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Chicago Blackhawks vs Dallas Stars prediction.

Chicago Blackhawks Betting Preview 

The Blackhawks rebounded from a loss to the Canadiens and Blues with a win over the Jets. The Chicago Blackhawks are averaging 2.41 goals per game and are scoring on 12.3 percent of their power play opportunities. Connor Bedard leads Chicago with 15 goals, Philipp Kurashev has 14 assists and Nick Foligno has 66 shots on goal. Defensively, the Chicago Blackhawks are allowing 3.62 goals per game and are killing 75.2 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Petr Mrazek has given up 60 goals on 673 shots faced, and Arvid Soderblom has allowed 57 goals on 438 shots.

Chicago Blackhawks Team Facts

• The Blackhawks have lost 12 of their last 13 games following a win.
• The Blackhawks have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight night games following a win.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Blackhawks’ last five games following an overtime win.
• The Blackhawks have lost the third period in seven of their last eight night games following a win.

Dallas Stars Betting Preview 

The Dallas Stars beat the Canucks and Predators last week, but they’re coming off a loss to the Blues. The Dallas Stars are averaging 3.42 goals per game and are scoring on 21.7 percent of their power play opportunities. Joe Pavelski leads Dallas with 13 goals, Jason Robertson has 21 assists and Matt Duchene has 74 shots on goal. Defensively, the Dallas Stars are allowing 3.06 goals per game and are killing 86.9 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Jake Oettinger has allowed 59 goals on 598 shots faced, and Scott Wedgewood has given up 39 goals on 411 shots.

Dallas Stars Team Facts

• The Stars have won seven of their last eight games against the Blackhawks.
• The Stars have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last 12 home games against Western Conference opponents.
• The Stars have won the first period in each of their last four games against the Blackhawks.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Stars’ last seven home games.

Chicago Blackhawks vs Dallas Stars prediction

No matter how good Connor Bedard has been, the Blackhawks just can’t string wins together, and they’re hard to trust on the road against good teams. The Blackhawks are 4-13-0 on the road this season. The Dallas Stars have put together a nice week, and they’re just the better team on both sides of the ice in this matchup. The Stars have won 7 of the last 8 meetings against the Blackhawks, and most of those wins weren’t competitive. Give me the Stars and the PL for max betting value.