- The Stars are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Blackhawks
- Blackhawks vs. Stars Total (Over/Under): 6 goals
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The Chicago Blackhawks (23-29) visit American Airlines Center to take on the Dallas Stars (38-14) on Mar. 8 in Dallas, TX. The puck drop is scheduled for 6:00 pm.
The Stars are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (-110).
The Blackhawks vs. Stars Over/Under is 6 total goals.
Blackhawks vs. Stars Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread (Puck line) | Total (O/U) | 2-Way Moneyline | |
| Blackhawks | +1.5 -110 | 6 -110 | +220 |
| Stars | -1.5 -110 | 6 -110 | -275 |
Blackhawks vs Stars Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Stars will win this game with 90.0% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Blackhawks vs Stars Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Stars will cover the spread with 57.0% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performance for both teams, opening and current betting lines, plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
NHL Odds at the BetMGM Sportsbook
Blackhawks Best Bets & Trends
- The Chicago Blackhawks have covered the 1P Puck Line in 19 of their last 25 away games (+9.45 Units / 23% ROI)
- The Chicago Blackhawks have hit the Moneyline in 5 of their last 11 away games (+5.80 Units / 53% ROI)
- The Chicago Blackhawks have hit the 1P Moneyline in 6 of their last 15 games (+5.25 Units / 34% ROI)
- The Chicago Blackhawks have hit the Game Total Under in their last 5 away games (+5.00 Units / 91% ROI)
- The Chicago Blackhawks have hit the 1P Game Total Over in 16 of their last 25 games (+3.60 Units / 11% ROI)
Stars Best Bets & Trends
- The Dallas Stars have covered the 2P Puck Line in 9 of their last 10 games (+10.15 Units / 77% ROI)
- The Dallas Stars have hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 11 games (+9.00 Units / 55% ROI)
- The Dallas Stars have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 12 of their last 20 games at home (+8.50 Units / 32% ROI)
- The Dallas Stars have hit the 2P Moneyline in 8 of their last 13 games (+8.00 Units / 43% ROI)
- The Dallas Stars have covered the Puck Line in 4 of their last 5 games (+4.80 Units / 75% ROI)
Blackhawks Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Blackhawks are 38-24 against the spread this NHL season (-0.9 Units / -0.86% ROI).
- Blackhawks are 23-39 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.85 Units /-4.51% ROI
- Blackhawks are 26-34 when betting the Over for -11.35 Units / -16.45% ROI
- Blackhawks are 34-26 when betting the Under for +5.75 Units /8.48% ROI
Stars Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Stars are 26-36 against the spread this NHL season (-5.8 Units /-7.06% ROI).
- Stars are 38-24 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.7 Units / 4.1% ROI
- Stars are 31-30 when betting the Over for -2.15 Units / -3.14% ROI
- Stars are 30-31 when betting the Under for -4 Units / -5.85% ROI
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Stars vs Blackhawks
| Player Name | Odds to Score a Goal |
|---|---|
| Jason Robertson (DAL) | -105 |
| Wyatt Johnston (DAL) | +135 |
| Connor Bedard (CHI) | +165 |
| Matt Duchene (DAL) | +210 |
| Tyler Bertuzzi (CHI) | +300 |
| Michael Bunting (DAL) | +300 |
Points Per Game Predictions for Stars vs Blackhawks
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Jamie Benn (DAL) | 0.5 -105 | 0.5 -125 |
| Teuvo Teravainen (CHI) | 0.5 +125 | 0.5 -165 |
| Tyler Bertuzzi (CHI) | 0.5 +120 | 0.5 -160 |
| Wyatt Johnston (DAL) | 0.5 -235 | 0.5 +175 |
| Connor Bedard (CHI) | 0.5 -160 | 0.5 +120 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Stars vs Blackhawks
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Jamie Benn (DAL) | 1.5 -105 | 1.5 -130 |
| Tyler Bertuzzi (CHI) | 1.5 -140 | 1.5 +100 |
| Wyatt Johnston (DAL) | 2.5 -150 | 2.5 +110 |
| Michael Bunting (DAL) | 1.5 -190 | 1.5 +135 |
| Connor Bedard (CHI) | 2.5 -175 | 2.5 +125 |
Blackhawks: Keys to the Game vs. Stars
The Blackhawks are 71-150 (.321) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Blackhawks are 9-22 (.290) when tied after the second period since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Blackhawks were 25-54 (.316) last season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Blackhawks are 23-38 (.377) this season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
Stars: Keys to the Game vs. Blackhawks
The Stars are 32-18 (.640) when allowing 35 or more shots on goal since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .470
The Stars are 7-1 (.875) when recording 35 or more shots on goal this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .513
The Stars are 136-84 (.618) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Stars are undefeated (17-0) when scoring 3 or more goals in a period this season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .840
Blackhawks Offensive Stats & Trends
The Blackhawks scored on 33% of second chance opportunities while tied last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%
The Blackhawks averaged 0.78 expected goals per game while tied last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.03
The Blackhawks averaged 3.8 high danger chances per game while tied last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 5.1
The Blackhawks averaged 2.59 expected goals per game last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 3.14
Stars Offensive Stats & Trends
The Stars have 10 forecheck chances while shorthanded since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among NHL Teams
The Stars had 5 forecheck chances while shorthanded last season — most among NHL Teams
The Stars have scored 54 power play goals this season — 2nd most among NHL Teams
The Stars have scored on 23% of second chance opportunities since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
Blackhawks Defensive Stats & Trends
The Blackhawks have 33.8 goals saved above expected while tied this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10.9
The Blackhawks have 1,060 successful stick checks this season — most among NHL Teams
The Blackhawks have a .933 slot save percentage in 4v4 situations since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .834
The Blackhawks have 456 successful stick checks while tied this season — most among NHL Teams
Stars Defensive Stats & Trends
The Stars have allowed 2.69 expected goals per game this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 3.09
The Stars have allowed 14.6 high danger chances per game this season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17.2
The Stars have allowed opponents to score on 9% of second chance opportunities while tied this season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
The Stars allowed 0.9 goals per game in the third period last season — tied for 3rd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.1
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