The Dallas Stars (3-3-1) host the Chicago Blackhawks (3-5) at United Center on Saturday, Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Stars defeated the Colorado Avalanche 3-2 in a shootout in their last outing, while the Blackhawks are coming off a 4-3 overtime win over the Winnipeg Jets.

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Prepare for this showdown with a look at who we project to come out on top in Saturday's game.

Stars vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Saturday

Our computer model for this matchup predicts a final score of Stars 3, Blackhawks 2.

Moneyline Pick: Stars (-191)
Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
Spread Pick: Blackhawks (+1.5)

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Stars Splits and Trends

The Stars have a 3-3-1 record overall, with a 1-1-2 record in matchups that have required overtime.
In the two games this season the Stars scored only one goal, they finished 0-1-1.
Dallas finished 1-1-0 in the two games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering two points).
The Stars have scored more than two goals two times, and are 2-0-0 in those games.
In the two games when Dallas has recorded a single power-play goal, it went 1-1-0 to record two points.
In the five games when it outshot its opponent, Dallas is 1-3-1 (three points).
The Stars have been outshot by opponents twice, and won both times (four points).

Blackhawks Splits and Trends

The Blackhawks have a record of 3-5 this season and are 1-0-1 in overtime contests.
Chicago has earned two points (1-1-0) in its two games decided by one goal.
This season the Blackhawks registered just one goal in one game and they lost that matchup.
Chicago failed to win both games this season when it scored a pair of goals.
The Blackhawks have earned six points in their four games with more than two goals scored.
Chicago has scored a single power-play goal in three games this season and won all of those matchups.
When it outshoots its opponent, Chicago is winless (0-1-0) this season.
The Blackhawks' opponents have had more shots in seven games. The Blackhawks went 3-4-0 in those contests (six points).

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