Chicago Blackhawks at Dallas Stars odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Chicago Blackhawks at Dallas Stars odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Chicago Blackhawks (19-32-5) meet the Dallas Stars (30-15-12) Wednesday at American Airlines Center in Dallas. Puck drop is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. (TNT). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Blackhawks vs. Stars odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Blackhawks registered a 3-2 win in a shootout over the visiting Vegas Golden Knights Tuesday, a 3rd consecutive win as a heavy underdog. Rookie C Cole Guttman scored his 1st NHL goal Sunday against the Toronto Maple Leafs and added his 2nd in Tuesday’s victory.

The Stars have picked up 2 of a possible 8 points in the past 4 games, going 0-2-2. The offense has been moribund lately, managing just 5 total goals during that span (1.25 goals per game). The Under is on a 11-0 run for Dallas dating back to Jan. 19.

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Blackhawks at Stars odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Blackhawks +350 (bet $100 to win $350) | Stars -425 (bet $425 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Blackhawks +1.5 (+130) | Stars -1.5 (-160)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -135 | U: +115)

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Blackhawks at Stars projected goalies

Jaxson Stauber (4-1-0, 2.77 GAA, .912 SV%) vs. Jake Oettinger (23-7-9, 2.20 GAA, .926 SV%, 4 SO)

Stauber has been sharp in the early stages of his career. He picked up his first NHL win in his first-ever start Jan. 21 at the St. Louis Blues, and has allowed 3 or fewer goals in 4 of his 5 starts to date. He allowed 3 goals on 35 shots in a win over Toronto Sunday.

Oettinger was on the short end of a 2-1 shootout loss in his native Minnesota at the Wild Friday. He hasn’t lost in regulation in 7 straight starts and 8 appearances dating back to Jan. 18. Oettinger is 2-0-2 with a 1.66 GAA and .951 SV% in 4 February starts, following up a 1.98 GAA in 10 January outings.

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Blackhawks at Stars picks and predictions

Prediction

Stars 3, Blackhawks 2

Moneyline

The Stars (-425) will cost you more than 4 times your potential return if you want to back the home side.

That’s a poor betting strategy most days, but especially when considering Dallas has scored just 5 goals across its past 4 outings

AVOID.

Puck line/Against the spread

The BLACKHAWKS +1.5 (+130) are a solid value at plus money on the puck line.

A late empty-net goal can turn a winning ticket into a losing one, but the Stars have had a lot of trouble scoring lately, and the ‘Hawks enter brimming with confidence after winning 3 in a row — all as heavy underdogs.

Over/Under

The UNDER 5.5 (+115) is the lean, and it’s a nice value at plus money.

You’ll be betting against the series trends, which show the Over cashing in 9 of the past 10 in this series, including 4 in a row in Dallas.

However, the Under is on an 11-game streak for the Stars, while going 24-5-1 in the past 30 games overall. The Under is also 10-1 in their last 11 on home ice and has cashed at a 5-0 clip in the past 5 inside the Western Conference.

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Chicago Blackhawks at Dallas Stars odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Tuesday’s Chicago Blackhawks at Dallas Stars NHL odds and lines, with hockey picks, tips and predictions.

The Chicago Blackhawks (13-8-5) visit the Dallas Stars (7-8-5) in a Tuesday night affair at American Airlines Center. Puck drop will be shortly after 8:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Blackhawks-Stars odds and lines, with NHL picks and predictions.

Blackhawks at Stars: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:20 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Blackhawks +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Stars -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Blackhawks +1.5 (-250) | Stars -1.5 (+200)
  • Over/Under: 5.5 (O: +105 | U: -125)

Blackhawks at Stars: Projected starting goalies

Kevin Lankinen (9-4-4, .919 SV%, 2.76 GAA) vs. Anton Khudobin (4-7-1, .913 SV%, 2.60 GAA)

Malcolm Subban has gotten No. 2 minutes thus far, but the starts between he and Lankinen may start to level out in what is a tough March slate for the ‘Hawks. Lankinen is coming off a loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning Sunday in which he allowed 6 goals on 39 shots.

Khudobin has been roughed up of late. Two of his last three starts have been shaky, and over that stretch he owns an .839 SV%. Albeit in a small sample so far, his percentage of misfire starts is higher than it has been in years. Maybe Chicago will be a welcome sight: Khudobin logged a .963 SV% in three starts against the Blackhawks last season.

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Blackhawks at Stars: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Stars 3, Blackhawks 2

Money line (ML)

The Blackhawks have beaten expectations in this rebuilding/injury-riddled season for them. Chicago owns the NHL’s second-best power play (31.17%) and has gotten quality play between the pipes. Lately, the ‘Hawks defensive inefficiencies seem to be catching up to them.

A youthful blue-line corps has been missing the injured Calvin de Haan, who has been out with a lower-body injury and who’s listed as questionable for a return in this one. Chicago has yielded 38.6 shots on goal per game over its last five, and its 34.4 shots-allowed average for the season ranks last in the league.

Dallas started the season 4-0-0 in its first four games. Last season’s Western Conference champs have inexplicably gone 3-8-5 since. The Stars have dealt with plenty of their own injuries, but of late their puck-possession numbers have been solid. In particular, Dallas has done well to limit high-quality scoring chances and they’ve done so against a decent schedule (and a significantly tougher one than Chicago’s).

DALLAS (-135) IS A DECENT PLAY. Consider waiting out a tag closer to -130.

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Against the spread (ATS)

PASS ON THE PUCK LINE in a contest that has some low-scoring pull to it.

Over/Under (O/U)

The Stars have scored 8 goals over their last two games; they tallied just 8 combined in the six games prior.

The Under is a lean here, but too many Dallas penalties (15-plus PIM in three of the Stars’ last four games) expose the total to the Blackhawks’ fine power play. PASS.

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Chicago Blackhawks at Dallas Stars odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Sunday’s Chicago Blackhawks at Dallas Stars NHL betting odds and lines, with hockey picks, tips and predictions.

The Chicago Blackhawks (4-4-4) and Dallas Stars (5-2-1) take to the ice Sunday for the first of two meetings at American Airlines Center. The Blackhawks’ and Stars’ first meeting of the 2021 season is slated for a 3:08 p.m. ET puck drop. Below, we analyze the Blackhawks-Stars NHL odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Blackhawks at Stars: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 11 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Blackhawks +135 (bet $100 to win $135) | Stars -160 (bet $160 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Blackhawks +1.5 (-200) | Stars -1.5 (+165)
  • Over/Under: 5.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

Blackhawks at Stars: Projected starting goalies

Kevin Lankinen (4-1-3, .928 SV%, 2.32 GAA) vs. Jake Oettinger (2-0-0-, .898 SV%, 2.42 GAA)

Lankinen may or may not be a long-term No. 1, but he’s certainly playing like one over the first few weeks of the season. The 25-year-old Finn is coming off a bit of a shaky effort (30 saves on 34 shots in a win over the Carolina Hurricanes Thursday), but he has a .931 SV% in even-strength play on the year and should still be pegged as a Chicago plus in wager considerations.

Oettinger made 23 stops in a 6-3 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets Tuesday. The 6-foot-5 22-year-old is making just his third career start.

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Blackhawks at Stars: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Blackhawks 3, Stars 2

Money line (ML)

The Stars own the more responsible defense, one yielding far few scoring chances than the ‘Hawks. Dallas has allowed just 2.50 goals per game (sixth NHL), and the Stars rate highly in expected goals allowed and being stingy in yielding scoring chances.

A resilient Blackhawks bunch is coming off an impressive showing against a strong Carolina squad (a 4-3 shootout loss and a 6-4 win), and Chicago has given some game efforts for 60 minutes in most of its games. They’ve been in many of those games due to Lankinen’s proficiency in keeping a lid on the ‘Hawks goal.

Dallas is the better team but Lankinen is likely the better netminder in this game and Chicago is tagged with the better price.

BACK THE BLACKHAWKS +135.

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Against the spread (ATS)

PASS: The Under is likeable, but one would have to get a better number on Chicago to make that side worth an investment.

Over/Under (O/U)

Chicago’s power play has been dangerous (37.84%, third in NHL), but Dallas has an average penalty-killing unit and doesn’t get itself into many short-handed situations.

BACK THE UNDER 5.5 (+100).

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