Stars vs. Blackhawks Prediction & Picks - Dec. 27

The Chicago Blackhawks (13-17-6) will try to halt a six-game road losing streak when they face the Dallas Stars (25-7-6) on Saturday, Dec. 27 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Ahead of watching this matchup, here's our prediction for which club will secure the win in Saturday's hockey action.

The Blackhawks' offense has scored 16 goals during their last 10 outings, while their defense has conceded 34 goals. They have recorded 24 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored three goals (12.5%). They are 2-8-0 over those games.

Stars vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Saturday

Our computer projection model for this matchup predicts a final tally of Stars 4, Blackhawks 2.

  • Moneyline Pick: Stars (-353)
  • Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.0 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Stars (-1.5)

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Stars Splits and Trends

  • The Stars are 25-7-6 overall and 4-6-10 in overtime matchups.
  • In the 15 games Dallas has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 10-1-4 record (good for 24 points).
  • In the four games this season the Stars scored only one goal, they went 1-2-1 (three points).
  • Dallas has finished 2-2-3 in the seven games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering seven points).
  • The Stars have scored more than two goals 26 times, and are 22-2-2 in those games (to register 46 points).
  • In the 13 games when Dallas has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it registered 24 points after finishing 12-1-0.
  • In the 14 games when it outshot its opponent, Dallas is 10-3-1 (21 points).
  • The Stars have been outshot by opponents in 23 games, going 14-4-5 to record 33 points.

Blackhawks Splits and Trends

  • The Blackhawks have a record of 13-17-6 this season and are 1-6-7 in overtime contests.
  • Chicago has earned 12 points (4-7-4) in its 15 games decided by one goal.
  • This season the Blackhawks recorded only one goal in five games and they lost every time.
  • Chicago has earned six points (2-5-2 record) this season when scoring two goals .
  • The Blackhawks have scored at least three goals in 19 games, earning 26 points from those contests.
  • This season, Chicago has recorded a single power-play goal in 16 games has a record of 7-6-3 in those matchups.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Chicago is 5-4-3 (13 points).
  • The Blackhawks have been outshot by opponents in 24 games, going 8-13-3 to register 19 points.

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Team Stats Comparison

Stars Rank Stars AVG Blackhawks AVG Blackhawks Rank
2nd 3.5 Goals Scored 2.75 26th
4th 2.61 Goals Allowed 3.11 17th
31st 25 Shots 25.1 30th
15th 27.9 Shots Allowed 30.5 29th
2nd 31.62% Power Play % 20.39% 13th
7th 82.64% Penalty Kill % 83.74% 4th

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