Stars vs. Blackhawks Prediction & Picks - Dec. 27

The Chicago Blackhawks (13-17-6), losers of six straight road games, visit the Dallas Stars (25-7-6) at American Airlines Center on Saturday at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Prepare for this matchup by checking out our pick for who will win the game in Saturday's hockey action.

The Blackhawks have a 2-8-0 record over their past 10 contests. They have scored 16 goals while conceding 34 in that time. On the power play, 24 opportunities have resulted in three goals (12.5% conversion rate).

Stars vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Saturday

Our computer projections model for this contest calls for a final score of Stars 4, Blackhawks 2.

  • Moneyline Pick: Stars (-361)
  • Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Stars (-1.5)

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Stars Splits and Trends

  • The Stars are 4-6-10 in overtime matchups as part of a 25-7-6 overall record.
  • In the 15 games Dallas has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 10-1-4 record (good for 24 points).
  • Looking at the four times this season the Stars finished a game with just one goal, they have a 1-2-1 record, good for three points.
  • Dallas has scored a pair of goals in seven games this season (2-2-3 record, seven points).
  • The Stars have scored at least three goals in 26 games (22-2-2, 46 points).
  • In the 13 games when Dallas has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it has a 12-1-0 record (24 points).
  • In games when it has outshot its opponent, Dallas is 10-3-1 (21 points).
  • The Stars have been outshot by opponents in 23 games, going 14-4-5 to record 33 points.

Blackhawks Splits and Trends

  • The Blackhawks have a record of 13-17-6 this season and are 1-6-7 in overtime matchups.
  • Chicago has earned 12 points (4-7-4) in its 15 games decided by one goal.
  • This season the Blackhawks recorded only one goal in five games and they lost every time.
  • When Chicago has scored two goals this season, they've earned six points (2-5-2 record).
  • The Blackhawks have earned 26 points in their 19 games with at least three goals scored.
  • This season, Chicago has scored a lone power-play goal in 16 games and registered 17 points with a record of 7-6-3.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Chicago is 5-4-3 (13 points).
  • The Blackhawks' opponents have had more shots in 24 games. The Blackhawks went 8-13-3 in those matchups (19 points).

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Team Stats Comparison

Stars Rank Stars AVG Blackhawks AVG Blackhawks Rank
2nd 3.5 Goals Scored 2.75 26th
4th 2.61 Goals Allowed 3.11 17th
31st 25 Shots 25.1 30th
15th 27.9 Shots Allowed 30.5 29th
2nd 31.62% Power Play % 20.39% 13th
7th 82.64% Penalty Kill % 83.74% 4th

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