Dallas Stars vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction NHL Picks 12/29/24

In this article, we will formulate a Dallas Stars vs Chicago Blackhawks prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, December 29th at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup. 

Dallas Stars Betting Preview

The Dallas Stars are 20-13-1 this year after they lost to Minnesota in overtime by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Dallas led 2-0 in the third period, but they allowed the Wild to score two late goals and ended up losing in overtime. The Stars outshot Minnesota by a total of 29-18, won 48.1% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Dallas got goals from Dadonov and Johnston, while Oettinger stopped 15 out of 18 shots in the game.

Prior to that win, the Stars defeated Utah by a score of 3-2 but did lose to the Rangers and Maple Leafs before that. Dallas has scored 3.12 goals per game and they have allowed 2.59 goals against per game, while also averaging 15.5% on the power play and 85.1% on the penalty kill this season. Matt Duchene has led Dallas with 13 goals, 17 assists, and 56 shots on goal, while Jake Oettinger is 16-9-1 with a 2.44 goals-against average and a .908 save percentage this year. 

Chicago Blackhawks Betting Preview

The Chicago Blackhawks are 12-22-2 this season after they lost to Buffalo by a score of 6-2 in their last game. Chicago allowed four goals in the first period and never really got back into the game. The Blackhawks were outshot by a total of 35-17, won 49% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Chicago got goals from Bertuzzi and Jones, while Soderblom stopped 22 out of 24 shots in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Blackhawks lost to the Wild by a score of 4-3 and the Flames by a score of 6-4. Chicago has scored 2.56 goals per game and they have allowed 3.28 goals against per game, while also going 22.2% on the power play and 85.4% on the penalty kill this season. Connor Bedard has led Chicago with nine goals, 22 assists, and 89 shots on goal, while Petr Mrazek is 7-13-1 with a 3.09 goals against average and an .897 save percentage this year.

Why the Stars will beat the Blackhawks

• The Stars have won each of their last four games at United Center against opponents on a losing streak.
• The Blackhawks have lost each of their last three games.
• The Stars have covered the puck line in each of their last four night games at United Center against opponents on a losing streak.
• The Stars have won the first period in each of their last five games against the Blackhawks after coming off overtime.

Total Goals Facts

• Eight of the Stars’ last nine games against Western Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Each of the Blackhawks’ last four home games following a road loss has gone OVER the total goals line.
• Six of the last eight games between two teams from the Central Division have gone UNDER the total goal line.
• The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Blackhawks’ last eight games as underdogs.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Stars’ last six night games at United Center against opponents on a losing streak.

Chicago Blackhawks Player Prop Facts

• Ilya Mikheyev has scored at least one goal in each of the Blackhawks’ last three games at United Center.
• Teuvo Teravainen has recorded at least one assist in each of the Blackhawks’ last four home games.
• Teuvo Teravainen has recorded at least one point in eight of the Blackhawks’ last nine home games.

Dallas Stars Player Prop Facts

• Miro Heiskanen has recorded at least one assist in five of his last six appearances against the Blackhawks after playing less than 20 minutes in the Stars’ last game.
• Jamie Benn has recorded a point in seven of the Stars’ last eight games.

Dallas Stars vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction 

Chicago comes into this matchup on a three-game losing streak and they have allowed 16 goals in those three losses. The Blackhawks are 7-8-0 at home, while the Stars are 7-8-0 on the road. Dallas has lost three of their last four games and they had a third-period collapse in their last game. I really don’t like how either team is playing right now, but at least Dallas has been great defensively. Take the Stars -1.5 here.