Keep reading to see our Stars vs Blackhawks NHL pick and preview. In this article we will outline who will come away with the win and cover the puck line.
- The Stars visit Chicago with a record of 13-7-0.
- Dallas are currently 5th in assists this season..
- The Stars are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Panthers.
- The Blackhawks head into the game at 7-12-2.
- The Blackhawks come into the game ranked 29th in shots on goal.
- The Blackhawks are coming off a 4-2 win vs. the Ducks.
Stars vs Blackhawks Preview
Betting on today's Stars and Blackhawks game? Catch the action at United Center in Chicago, IL, as the Blackhawks hosts this showdown at 8:30 ET on ESPN+. The Stars are the -1.5 goal favorites in this Central division matchup against the Blackhawks. The over/under for the game is set at 6 goals.
Stars vs. Blackhawks Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: Dallas Stars at Chicago Blackhawks
- Where: Chicago at United Center
- Date: Wednesday, November 27th
- Betting Odds DAL -1.5, DAL -246 | CHI +204 O/U 6
Stars Preview: Will the Stars Defense Show Up in Chicago?
Dallas fell to 13-7-0 with a 4-2 loss to the Panthers. The Stars trailed 2-0 before tying the game in the second period, but Florida pulled away with two goals in the third.
The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 6 fell short of that mark. Dallas, as the underdog on the puck line, failed to cover.
Dallas took 25 shots on goal in their 4-2 loss to Florida but only managed to find the net twice. Evgenii Dadonov scored his second goal of the season, while Matt Duchene added his seventh. Duchene also picked up his eighth assist on Dadonov’s power-play goal.
The Stars were held scoreless in the first period before getting on the board with Dadonov’s power-play goal at 8:38 in the second. Dallas recorded 32 giveaways in the game.
After tying the game at 2-2 in the second period, the Stars allowed two unanswered goals, one at 2:32 in the third and another at 19:00. Casey DeSmith made 21 saves with a save percentage of 87.5%. Defensively, the Stars had 5 takeaways and 26 hits.
Blackhawks Preview: Does Chicago Have What it Takes at Home?
Chicago improved to 7-12-2 with a 4-2 win over the Ducks. The Blackhawks covered the puck line as underdogs, and the total of 6 goals fell short of the 6.5 line.
Four different players scored for Chicago, who led 3-0 before the Ducks got on the board. The Blackhawks' final goal came at 17:43 in the third period, and Anaheim added one more with just 4 seconds left.
Chicago's offense netted four goals in their 4-2 win over Anaheim, with Ryan Donato scoring his 7th of the season. Seth Jones added his 2nd goal, while Teuvo Teravainen scored his 4th, and Isaak Phillips opened the scoring for the Blackhawks.
The Blackhawks took 29 shots on goal and scored twice on power plays. Connor Bedard contributed with two assists, bringing his season total to 9.
Defensively, the Blackhawks will look to build off their previous performance, where they allowed just two goals to the Ducks. Arvid Söderblom made 38 saves, posting a 95% save percentage. The defense also contributed 6 takeaways and 5 hits. Both goals they allowed came in the 3rd period, with the second coming with just 4 seconds left in the game.
Stars vs Blackhawks Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Across their ten previous road games, Dallas has an puck line mark of 3-7. Their straight up record in these matchups was 5-5 while averaging 3 goals per game.
- Chicago has played well in their previous three home games, going 2-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 1. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 2-1.
- In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Blackhawks have a straight up record of 1-2 and an puck line mark of 2-1.
- Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Stars have a straight up record of 7-3. But, their mark vs the puck line was just 6-4.
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Stars vs Blackhawks Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Pick: Stars -246
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