Dallas Stars vs Chicago Blackhawks 3/28/23 – Chicago Blackhawks 8th in Central Division head into a home game against Dallas Stars 3rd in Central, who have lost four of their past six decisions. NHL betting experts expect the Chicago Blackhawks to continue their losing streak. The Dallas Stars look to build on their win against Chicago in this game.
Dallas Stars vs Chicago Blackhawks
Date & Time: Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at 8:30 PM ET
Location: United Center
TV: BSSW
Dallas Stars vs Chicago Blackhawks Betting Odds
Stars
Moneyline: -238
Puckline: -1.5 (+106)
Total: 6 over (-110)
Blackhawks
Moneyline: +185
Puckline: +1.5 (-130)
Total: 6 under (-110)
Dallas Stars vs Chicago Blackhawks Analysis
Dallas Stars saw their three-game point streak come to an end following a 3-1 loss against Vancouver Canucks at American Airlines Center on Saturday. Ryan Suter opened the scoring midway through the first period before Vancouver equalized with a shorty just before intermission and added two more goals in one-and-a-half minutes in the second period. With that loss, Dallas dropped into 3rd place in the Central Division behind second-place Colorado Avalanche on 92 points; one point behind the Minnesota Wild. On Saturday, rookie goaltender Matt Murray stopped 21 shots to move his record to 1-2-0 for the season with a 3.39 GAA and 0.844 save percentage. Jake Oettinger is expected back in Dallas’ crease for Tuesday against Chicago Blackhawks; his 5-2-2 career record against them includes a 2.75 GAA and 0.905 save percentage. As a team, Dallas ranks 9th in most goals scored per game, 8th in fewest goals allowed per game, 8th in power play, and 3rd best penalty kill.
On Sunday night, the Chicago Blackhawks suffered their fifth consecutive loss after starting their four-game homestand with a 4-2 setback against the Vancouver Canucks at United Center. Connor Murphy opened the scoring at 16:01 of the opening period before Vancouver buried three consecutive snipes – two in one minute. Both teams exchanged goals again in the final two minutes of play to wrap up regulation with Lukas Reichel scoring for Chicago who was officially eliminated from contention to make the 2023 Stanley Cup playoffs. On Sunday, Petr Mrazek made 27 saves in his return from groin injury to raise his performance record to 8-20-3 for the year with a 3.62 GAA and 0.895 save percentage. He had previously recorded an impressive 3-5-1 record against the Dallas Stars with a 2.42 GAA and 0.922 save percentage. Meanwhile, Chicago is scoring the fewest goals per game this season while giving up the eighth highest quantity on defense; they rank 2nd from bottom in power play percentage and 20th in penalty kill percentage respectively.
Dallas Stars vs Chicago Blackhawks Against the Spread
Over is 5-0 in Stars last 5 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game. Over is 3-0-1 in Stars last 4 vs. Central. Over is 6-1 in the Stars last 7 road games. Stars are 1-6 in their last 7 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game. Over is 9-2-1 in Stars last 12 vs. Western Conference.
Under is 3-0-1 in Blackhawks last 4 games playing on 1 days rest. Under is 4-0-2 in Blackhawks last 6 vs. Western Conference. Under is 4-0-1 in Blackhawks last 5 vs. Central. Under is 7-1 in Blackhawks last 8 vs. a team with a winning record. Blackhawks are 1-5 in their last 6 games playing on 1 days rest.
Dallas Stars vs Chicago Blackhawks Free Pick
It has already been confirmed that the Blackhawks will not participate in the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Meanwhile, the Stars remain very much alive for postseason contention and need to get healthy quickly – with a game against struggling Chicago as likely their best chance at doing so. The online NHL betting prediction favors the Dallas Stars to win and cover the puckline.
Free Pick: Dallas Stars -1.5 (+106)
