Dallas Stars vs Chicago Blackhawks Betting Pick & Prediction for Thursday, January 1

The Dallas Stars and the Chicago Blackhawks are set to meet at the United Center. This NHL regular-season game will take place on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at 8:30 PM. Fans can catch the action on ESPN+.

The Stars come into the game with a record of 25-8-7. They hold the second spot in the Western Central Division. On the other side, the Blackhawks have a record of 14-19-7 and are seventh in the same division. Both teams will aim to improve their standings in this matchup.

Stars vs Blackhawks Game Day Info

• Sport: NHL
• Teams: Dallas Stars vs. Chicago Blackhawks
• Venue: United Center
• Date: Thursday, January 1, 2026
• Betting Odds: Dallas Stars -1.5 (+131), Chicago Blackhawks +1.5 (-162), Dallas Stars MoneyLine -193, Chicago Blackhawks MoneyLine +158, Over/Under 6.0

Dallas Stars Team Preview

The Dallas Stars have had a tough stretch recently. They lost their last three games, including a 4-1 defeat to the Buffalo Sabres. In that game, Mavrik Bourque scored the lone goal for the Stars.

Jason Robertson has been a key player for the Stars this season. He has 23 goals and 23 assists in 40 games. His performance will be crucial for the team moving forward.

Casey DeSmith has been the main goalie for the Stars in recent games. He has faced many shots, with 27 saves in the game against the Sabres. The Stars will look to improve their defense to support him better.

Chicago Blackhawks Team Preview

The Chicago Blackhawks have faced some tough games recently. They lost a close game against the New York Islanders, ending 3-2. The team managed 19 shots on goal and secured one power play goal during the game.

Earlier, the Blackhawks played against the Pittsburgh Penguins, where they were defeated 7-3. The team managed 24 shots on goal but failed to score any power play goals. Their game against the Dallas Stars saw a 4-3 win, with a strong 33 shots on goal.

In terms of player stats, Connor Bedard leads with 44 points from 31 games. Tyler Bertuzzi also contributes significantly with 19 goals in 36 games. Goalie Spencer Knight has played 27 games, securing 10 wins and making 706 saves.

BTB Betting Pick

The Dallas Stars are favored in their game against the Chicago Blackhawks with a moneyline of -193. The Stars have strong skater stats, ranking second in goals and assists this season. Given their performance, the projected score is Dallas 4, Chicago 2. The recommendation is to pick the Dallas Stars to win straight up.

The over/under line for the game is set at 6.0. With the projected total score being 6, the stats suggest a close call. However, considering the Stars’ solid offense and the Blackhawks’ defensive struggles, the recommendation is to take the over at +101.