Chicago Blackhawks vs Dallas Stars 2/22/23 – With both teams at opposite ends of this season’s standings, the Chicago Blackhawks will face the Dallas Stars. The Blackhawks are last in the Central Division with a record of 18-32-5. The Stars are currently in first place with a record of 30-15-12 and are in the Central Division. However, they hope to rebound from four consecutive losses. Both teams are looking to improve in the Western Conference division, and the upcoming match should prove to be a great one. The NHL betting odds tonight are updated online for bettors to place their bets on their favorite teams.
Chicago Blackhawks vs Dallas Stars
Date & Time: Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at 9:30 PM ET
Location: American Airlines Center
Chicago Blackhawks vs Dallas Stars Betting Odds
Blackhawks
Moneyline: +290
Puckline: +1.5 (+120)
Total: 6 over (-110)
Stars
Moneyline: -400
Puckline: -1.5 (-140)
Total: 6 under (-110)
Chicago Blackhawks vs Dallas Stars Analysis
Chicago Blackhawks have had a terrible season with their offense failing and only scoring 2.47 goals per match. Patrick Kane, Max Domi and Taylor Raddysh lead the offense with 43 goals and 64 assists, respectively. Sixteen skaters have fewer than 10 goals and the opposing defense can stop this hapless offense. The Blackhawks offense has been disappointing, but defense has struggled to stop 3.62 goals per match. Connor Murphy and Jake McCabe have combined for 5.7 defensive points shares, but the rest has struggled, allowing opponents open shots on the goal at will. Jaxson Stauber, goaltender for the team, has a 0.912 save rate and 2.77 goals against average on 159 shots.
Stars are enjoying a fantastic season, with their offense scoring 3.21 goals per match. Jason Robertson, Roope Hintz, and Joe Pavelski lead the top two lines with 71 goals and 100 assists, but the offense has improved. Wyatt Johnston, Tyler Seguin and Jamie Benn have combined for 49 goals, 57 assists, while Miro Heiskanen, Esa Lindell and Esa Lindell added 13 goals, 44 assists, to help open up the offense. While the offense has been impressive, the Stars’ defense has performed admirably, allowing 2.54 goals per match. Jani Hakanpaa and Esa Lindell have 8.2 defensive points shares and 204 blocked shots, while Miro Heiskanen (and Colin Miller) have combined for 7.1 defensive points shares to increase the depth of the unit. Jake Oettinger, the goaltender, has performed admirably with a 0.926 save rate and a 2.20 goals against average on 1224 shots. With 25.6 goals saved over average, he is a great addition to the unit.
Chicago Blackhawks vs Dallas Stars Against the Spread
The Blackhawks are 3-2 in their last 5 games. Blackhawks are 3-2 in their last 5 games against the spread. Blackhawks are 9-11 in their road games against the spread. The totals have gone OVER in 2 of the Blackhawks’ last 5 games. The totals have gone OVER in 16 of Blackhawks’ 27 last games at home.
Dallas Stars are 3-2 in their last 5 games. Stars are 3-2 in their last 5 games against the spread. Stars are 16-12 in their road games against the spread. The totals have gone OVER in 1 of the Stars’ last 5 games. The totals have gone OVER in 12 of the Stars’ 29 last games at home.
Chicago Blackhawks vs Dallas Stars Free Pick
Stars are enjoying a fantastic season. NHL betting experts can see them ending their losing streak and taking control of this game right from the first puck drop. With Miro Heiskanen and Esa Lindell as their defensive units, the Stars can limit the Blackhawks’ offensive. This will allow Jake Oettinger to make many big saves.
Free Pick: Dallas Stars -1.5 (-140)
