How to Pick the Stars vs. Blackhawks Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – October 26

Published 12:40 am Saturday, October 26, 2024

There are lots of betting possibilities to take into account for the upcoming matchup that has the Dallas Stars facing off against the Chicago Blackhawks at 8:00 PM ET on Saturday, October 26. To get you prepared to place a wager or build a parlay, see our best bets and projections below.

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Stars vs. Blackhawks Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5 (model projecting 5.5 goals)

  • This season, six of Dallas’ eight games have gone over Saturday’s over/under of 5 goals.
  • So far this season, six games Chicago has played finished with over 5 goals.
  • The Stars score 3 goals per game, compared to the Blackhawks’ average of 2.5, adding up to 0.5 more goals than this contest’s total of 5.
  • This game’s over/under is 0.3 less than the 5.3 goals these two teams concede per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Stars Moneyline: -368

  • The Stars have gone 4-2 this season when favored on the moneyline.
  • Dallas has had moneyline odds of -368 or shorter in just one game this season, and won.
  • Based on this contest’s moneyline, the Stars have an implied probability of 78.6% to win.

Blackhawks Moneyline: +288

  • Chicago has claimed an upset victory once when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (in seven games as the underdog).
  • The Blackhawks have moneyline odds of +288 or longer for the first time.
  • Chicago’s implied probability to win this game is 25.8% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Dallas 4, Chicago 2

Stars Points Leaders

  • With four goals and five assists this season, Matt Duchene is one of Dallas’ leading contributors (nine points).
  • Mason Marchment has eight points (two goals, six assists) to add to the team’s offensive efforts.
  • On 20 shots (for one goal) and seven assists, Logan Stankoven has recorded eight points this season.
  • In the five games Jake Oettinger has played this season, his save percentage is .941, the fourth-best in the league.

Blackhawks Points Leaders

  • Connor Bedard is a top offensive contributor for his squad with eight points (one per game). He has totaled two goals and six assists in eight games (playing 20:26 per game).
  • Teuvo Teravainen has made a major impact for Chicago this season with seven points, thanks to three goals and four assists.
  • Seth Jones has one goal and six assists, for a season point total of seven.
  • Petr Mrazek has an .890 save percentage (36th in the league), with 154 total saves, while giving up 19 goals (3.2 goals against average). He has compiled a 2-4-0 record between the posts for Chicago this season.

Stars’ Schedule

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Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
10/19/2024 Oilers W 4-1 Home -103
10/22/2024 Sabres L 4-2 Away -152
10/24/2024 Bruins W 5-2 Away -101
10/26/2024 Blackhawks Home -368
11/1/2024 Panthers Home
11/2/2024 Panthers Away
11/7/2024 Blackhawks Home

Blackhawks’ Schedule

Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
10/19/2024 Sabres L 4-2 Home +122
10/22/2024 Canucks L 6-3 Home +154
10/25/2024 Predators L 3-2 Home +151
10/26/2024 Stars Away +288
10/28/2024 Avalanche Away
10/31/2024 Sharks Away
11/2/2024 Kings Away

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Dallas vs. Chicago Game Info

  • Date: Saturday, October 26, 2024
  • Time: 8:00 PM ET
  • How to watch on TV: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
  • Location: Dallas, Texas
  • Venue: American Airlines Center

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