| MATCHUP | Dallas Stars | Chicago Blackhawks |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 25-8-7 | 14-18-7 |
| Spread | -1.5 145 | +1.5 -175 |
| Moneyline | -185 | +154 |
| Total | Over 5.5 (-118) | Under 5.5 (-102) |
| Where | United Center, Chicago, IL | |
| When | Thursday, January 1, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:30 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Dallas Stars Betting Preview
The Dallas Stars lost to the Sabres and Blackhawks, and they play the Habs next. The Stars have lost 3 straight games.
The Dallas Stars are averaging 3.43 goals per game and are scoring on 22.6 percent of their power play opportunities. Jason Robertson leads Dallas with 23 goals, Mikko Rantanen has 39 assists and Wyatt Johnston has 99 shots on goal. Defensively, the Dallas Stars are allowing 2.59 goals per game and are killing 76.8 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Jake Oettinger has allowed 63 goals on 698 shots faced, while Casey DeSmith has given up 37 goals on 420 shots.
Chicago Blackhawks Betting Preview
The Chicago Blackhawks lost to the Penguins and Islanders, and they play the Capitals next. The Blackhawks have lost 8 of their last 9 games.
The Chicago Blackhawks are averaging 2.74 goals per game and are scoring 20 percent of their power play opportunities. Connor Bedard leads Chicago with 19 goals, Artyom Levshunov has 17 assists and Tyler Bertuzzi has 74 shots on goal. Defensively, the Chicago Blackhawks are allowing 3.18 goals per game and are killing 83.6 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Spencer Knight has given up 70 goals on 776 shots faced, and Arvid Soderblom has allowed 50 goals on 393 shots.
Why the Chicago Blackhawks will win
- The underdogs have won four of the Stars’ last five games.
- The Stars have lost three of their last four games as favorites following a loss.
- The Stars have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last seven games against Central Division opponents.
- The Blackhawks have covered the puck line in each of their last six games as home underdogs against Central Division opponents.
- The Stars have lost the second period in three of their last four games at United Center.
Why the Dallas Stars will win
- The Stars have won 12 of their last 13 night games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Blackhawks have lost eight of their last nine games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Stars have covered the puck line in each of their last six games at United Center following a home loss.
- The Blackhawks have failed to cover the puck line in three of their last four games at United Center.
- The Blackhawks have lost the first period in each of their last four games at United Center.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Stars’ last five games against Central Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Six of the Blackhawks’ last seven night games against opponents on a losing streak have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Four of the last five night games between two teams from the Central Division have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Stars’ last nine road games against Western Conference opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in seven of the Blackhawks’ last eight night games.
Chicago Blackhawks Player Prop Facts
- Tyler Bertuzzi has recorded at least one assist in four of his last five home appearances against the Stars.
- Connor Bedard has scored a goal in four of his last five appearances with the Blackhawks as underdogs against the Stars.
- Alex Vlasic has recorded two points against the Stars this season – equal-most against any opponent.
Dallas Stars Player Prop Facts
- Roope Hintz has scored a goal in four of the Stars’ last five road games.
- Mikko Rantanen has recorded at least one assist in seven of the Stars’ last eight games against Western Conference opponents.
- Wyatt Johnston ranks 1st in the league for Power Play Goals (14) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Chicago Blackhawks have suffered the equal-most losses when tied after Period 2 this season (9).
- The Chicago Blackhawks have suffered the equal-largest margin of defeat in a road game this season (6-goals @ Sabres on November, 21).
- The Dallas Stars are one of only three teams in the league to rank top 5 for both goals for and goals against per game this season.
- The Dallas Stars are one of four teams to rank in the top 10 for both goals scored and goals conceded per game this season.
Dallas Stars vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction
The Stars are obviously head and shoulders the better team, and they’ve played some of their best hockey on the road. However, the Stars have lost 3 straight games where the defense hasn’t shown up. Yes, things will turn around eventually, but it’s still 3 subpar efforts. The Blackhawks have also won 2 of the last 3 games against the Stars, which includes a 4-3 win in a shootout on the road a few days ago. The Blackhawks don’t win a lot, but they’re a competitive, feisty group that can surprise here and there. We’re getting 1.5 times our money. I’ll take a shot in the dark with the Blackhawks.