The Chicago Blackhawks (11-22-1) travel to face off against the Dallas Stars (20-9-4) on Friday, December 29th. This game will be played at American Airlines Center in Dallas. The Blackhawks are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Stars are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Blues. Puck drop is set for 8:00 ET.

Chicago Blackhawks vs Dallas Stars

The Chicago Blackhawks Are Coming Off A Win

In their 34 games, the Blackhawks have a 11-22-1 record this season. While playing at their home arena, they have a 7-9-1 record, and their record on the road is 4-13-0. Their current record places them 8th in the Western Central division and 15th in the Western conference. Chicago’s average scoring margin for the season is -1.2, resulting in an overall puck line record of 16-18. When playing at home their scoring margin is -0.5, whereas in away games, they are at -1.9.

The Blackhawks most recently faced the Jets at home and achieved a 2-1 win. In the first period on offense, the Blackhawks managed to score one time, but that turned out to be the only scoring they could muster for the entire game. All two goals came at even strength. They finished with 25 shots on goal and had 10 turnovers.

Going into the game, Chicago was the underdog, giving them a win vs. the puck line. The game ended below the over/under line of 6, with a combined total of 3 goals.

The Dallas Stars Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Stars come in with an overall record of 20-9-4. On the road, Dallas has a 10-4-3 record, whereas they are 10-5-1 at home. In the Western Central division, they are currently 3rd, and in the Western conference, they come into the game sitting 6th. This season, Dallas has managed to win eight games by a margin of more than one goal while losing six games by multiple goals. Their overall puck line record for the season is 11-22.

In their most recent game, the Stars fell to the Blues on the road by a score of 2-1. On the offensive front, the Stars failed to score in the first or third periods against the Blues, but they found the net one time in the second period. For the game, Dallas’ only goal came at even strength. Overall, they had 40 shots on goal vs. St. Louis.

Dallas took a loss against the puck line, going into the game as the favorites with a -1.5-point advantage. The game ended below the over/under line of 6.5, with a combined total of 3 goals.

Chicago Offense Breakdown

The Blackhawks come into the game scoring an average of 2.4 goals per game, putting them 30th in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 31st in the league. Looking at how the Blackhawks’ offense is performing during power plays, they are 29th in power play goals and 20th in shorthanded goals.

So far, the Blackhawks have an over/under record of 14-18-2. Coming into the game, they have played 14 games that went beyond the 6 over/under line. Their games, on average, had 6.1 goals per game.

Dallas Offense Breakdown

The Stars come into the game scoring an average of 3.4 goals per game, putting them 10th in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 25th in the league. Dallas’ offense comes into the game ranked 20th in power play goals. And in terms of shorthanded goals, they are 5th in the NHL.

For the season, the over/under record of the Stars’ stands at 20-13-0. They have had 20 games during the season that exceeded the 6 over/under line. On average, their games are averaging 6.6 goals per game.

Chicago Team Defense

In terms of defense, the Blackhawks head into the game ranked 8th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 32.7 shots per game against Chicago. So far, they are 20th in shutouts, achieving 1 shutouts.

Dallas Team Defense

In terms of defense, the Stars head into the game ranked 21st in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 30.5 shots per game against Dallas. So far, they are 27th in shutouts, achieving 1 shutouts.

Blackhawks vs Stars Trends

• Across their three previous road games, Chicago has an puck line mark of 0-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 0-3 while averaging 2 goals per game.
• Across their ten previous home games, Dallas has an puck line mark of 4-6. Their straight up record in these matchups was 5-5 while averaging 3 goals per game.
• The Stars have played well in their last five games as the betting underdog, going 3-2 straight up and 5-0 against the spread.
• Going back to their last three games as the favorite, the Blackhawks have a straight up record of 1-2. But, their mark vs the puck line was just 1-2.

Blackhawks vs Stars Prediction

If you’re interested in a pure moneyline wager, then the Stars is the preferred option. However, with a payout of -371, it might be worth considering this bet as a component of a larger parlay.

If you’re looking for my recommendation on the puck line, I suggest taking the Blackhawks to cover. Even if the Stars manage to win outright, this game is expected to remain competitive, and the Blackhawks should cover the puck line.

When considering the over/under line, which is currently at 6 goals, we believe that this game will go over that threshold, and we recommend wagering on the over.

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