Chicago Blackhawks vs Dallas Stars Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/27

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The Chicago Blackhawks are set to visit the Dallas Stars in an NHL regular season game. The game will take place at the American Airlines Center on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at 8:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on ESPN+.

The Blackhawks have a record of 13-17-6 this season. They are coached by Jeff Blashill and play in the Western Central Division. On the other hand, the Dallas Stars hold a 25-7-6 record and are ranked second in their division. Glen Gulutzan leads the Stars as head coach.

Blackhawks vs Stars Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Chicago Blackhawks vs. Dallas Stars
  • Venue: American Airlines Center
  • Date: Saturday, December 27, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Dallas Stars -1.5 (-133), Chicago Blackhawks +1.5 (+110)

Chicago Blackhawks Team Preview

The Chicago Blackhawks have been struggling in recent games. They lost their last five games, with the most recent being a 3-1 defeat against the Philadelphia Flyers. The Blackhawks had 21 shots on goal and managed to score only once.

In their game against the Ottawa Senators, the Blackhawks scored four goals but still lost 6-4. Ilya Mikheyev was a standout player with two goals on two shots. The team’s defense allowed 40 shots on goal, which proved too much for the goaltender.

Connor Bedard leads the team in points this season with 44. He has 19 goals and 25 assists in 31 games. Spencer Knight is the main goalie, with 682 saves in 25 games but has not recorded a shutout this season.

Dallas Stars Team Preview

The Dallas Stars have shown strong performances in recent games. They defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-1 at home, displaying solid offense and defense. In their matchup against the Anaheim Ducks, the Stars secured an 8-3 win, with Jason Robertson leading the charge with two goals.

Wyatt Johnston has been a key player, contributing consistently in recent games. He scored in both the win against the Los Angeles Kings and the narrow loss to the Detroit Red Wings. With 20 goals and 22 assists this season, Johnston remains a player to watch.

Casey DeSmith has been reliable in goal, despite the recent loss to the Red Wings. He made 21 saves in that game, following a strong performance against the Ducks with 22 saves. DeSmith’s efforts have been vital in the Stars’ recent victories.

BTB Betting Pick

The Dallas Stars are the favorites with a moneyline of -368 against the Chicago Blackhawks at +290. The Stars have strong skater stats, ranking 2nd in goals and assists. With their solid performance, the recommendation is to pick the Dallas Stars to win the game, projecting a score of Dallas 4, Chicago 2.

The total for this game is set at 5.5. The Blackhawks have allowed 108 goals this season, while the Stars have scored 133. Given these numbers, the recommendation is to take the over at -122, expecting a total score of 6 goals. This aligns with the projected score of Dallas 4, Chicago 2.