Dallas Stars vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction 10/17/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

The Dallas Stars and Chicago Blackhawks meet Saturday in NHL action at the United Center. Here’s a Dallas Stars vs. Chicago Blackhawks Prediction. This article will include a Dallas Stars vs. Chicago Blackhawks Pick.

Dallas Stars Betting Preview

The Dallas Stars split with the Avalanche, lost to the Penguins, and they play the Bruins next. The Stars have split their last 6 games.

The Dallas Stars are averaging 2.14 goals per game and are scoring on 12.5 percent of their power play opportunities. Miro Heiskanen leads Dallas with 3 goals, Mikko Rantanen has 5 assists, and Tyler Seguin has 21 shots on goal. Defensively, the Dallas Stars are allowing 1.71 goals per game and are killing 87.5 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Jake Oettinger has allowed 6 goals on 107 shots faced, while Casey DeSmith has given up 4 goals on 53 shots.

Chicago Blackhawks Betting Preview

The Chicago Blackhawks beat the Penguins and Jets, and they play the Habs next. The Blackhawks have split their last 6 games.

The Chicago Blackhawks are averaging 2.63 goals per game and are scoring 15 percent of their power play opportunities. Frank Nazar leads Chicago with 3 goals, Anton Frondell has 5 assists, and Patrick Kane has 13 shots on goal. Defensively, the Chicago Blackhawks are allowing 4 goals per game and are killing 73.9 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Spencer Knight has given up 21 goals on 191 shots faced, and Arvid Soderblom has allowed 9 goals on 50 shots.

Why the Chicago Blackhawks will win

• The Stars have lost each of their last four games as favorites against Central Division opponents.
• The Blackhawks have won four of their last five games as home underdogs.
• The Stars have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last 10 games as favorites after coming off overtime.
• The Blackhawks have covered the puck line in 15 of their last 17 games as home underdogs against Central Division opponents.
• The Stars have lost the second period in four of their last five games at United Center.

Why the Dallas Stars will win

• The Stars have won each of their last four games against the Blackhawks after coming off a shootout.
• The Blackhawks have lost six of their last seven games following a win.
• The Blackhawks have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five games as an underdog when playing with a rest disadvantage.
• The Stars have covered the puck line in each of their last three night games at United Center after coming off overtime.
• The Blackhawks have lost the second period in each of their last four games against Central Division opponents at United Center when leading after the first period.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Blackhawks’ last seven games against the Stars following a win have gone OVER the total goals line at United Center.
• Each of the Stars’ last five games against Western Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Seven of the last eight Saturday night games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Stars’ last five games as favorites against the Blackhawks.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in nine of the Blackhawks’ last 11 games following a home win.

Chicago Blackhawks Player Prop Facts

• Connor Bedard has recorded at least one assist in each of his last six appearances with the Blackhawks as underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
• Connor Bedard has scored a goal in five of his last six appearances with the Blackhawks as underdogs against the Stars.

Dallas Stars Player Prop Facts

• Mikko Rantanen has recorded at least one assist in each of his last seven road appearances against Central Division opponents.
• Matt Duchene has scored the last goal in each of the Stars’ last three games at United Center.
• Matt Duchene has scored a goal in five of his last six appearances in night games at United Center.

Dallas Stars vs Chicago Blackhawks Injury Report

The Stars will be without Oskar Back, David Perron, Matt Duchene, Luke Krys, and Cameron Hughes. Wyatt Johnston is day-to-day.

The Blackhawks will be without Andrew Mangiapane. Bowen Byram is day-to-day.

Dallas Stars vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction

The Stars are obviously the better team and should be favored, but the Blackhawks have put together a strong week, and the offense has found their groove. The Blackhawks are at home where they’ve played their best hockey, and they’ve won 3 of the last 5 games against the Stars. The Blackhawks have earned points in 5 of the last 8 meetings against the Stars. We’re getting more than 1.5 times our money with the Blackhawks. I’ll take it.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Chicago Blackhawks