Stars vs. Blackhawks Prediction
The Dallas Stars are coming off a shutout loss, while the Chicago Blackhawks also lost their last game. Which team will be on the winning end of the equation when the two teams meet this afternoon in Chicago?
Game Snapshot
57 Dallas Stars at 58 Chicago Blackhawks
Sunday, February 24, 2019
United Center at 3:05PM ET
TV: NBC
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Public Betting Information
According to oddsmakers at BetNow.eu, the Blackhawks are a -130 favorite to win on the moneyline. The Stars are a +110 underdog, while the total is set at 6.5 goals. As of Sunday morning, 67 percent of public bets are coming in on host Chicago. Check out our NHL Public Betting Page for the latest info.
Stars shut out by Hurricanes
Dallas fell by a count of 3-0 at home Saturday against Carolina to drop to 33-23-6 on the season. The Hurricanes scored one unanswered goal in each of the three period to gradually pull away. The Stars registered 24 shots on goal in the defeat with Tyler Seguin leading the way with four shots. Ben Bishop took the loss in net as he surrendered two goals on 30 shots.
Blackhawks upended by Avs
Chicago lost 5-3 at home Friday night against Colorado to drop to 26-27-9 on the season. Dylan Strome tied it up at 1-1 with 9:12 left in the second period on a power play goal assisted by Erik Gustafsson and Duncan Keith. After the Avalanche took the lead again, Patrick Kane evened it at 2-2 with 29 seconds left in the second period on his 39th goal of the season. It was assisted by Jonathan Toews. Colorado grabbed lead in the third, while the Blackhawks tied it at 3-3 on a power play goal by Alex DeBrincat at the 10-minute mark. It was his 34th goal of the season and assisted by Gustafsson and Toews. The Avs scored twice the rest of the way to send Chicago to the loss. Collin Delia allowed four goals on 30 shots to take the loss.
NHL Betting Trends
Dallas
The Stars are 28-62 in their last 90 games played on zero days of rest. Dallas is 15-36 in its last 51 Sunday games.
Chicago
The Blackhawks are 4-0 in their last four games as a favorite. Chicago is 10-3 in its last 13 games overall.
Prediction:
Chicago has had plenty of rough stretches this season, but has gradually shown improvement over the last couple months. The Blackhawks have the firepower up front, so its usually a matter of defense and goaltending. Chicago has the rest advantage here and the Stars already looked tired Saturday, so I’m taking the hosts here on what is a reasonable enough moneyline.
NHL DAILY PREDICTION: CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS -130