Sunday’s NHL slate features a matchup between the Dallas Stars and the Chicago Blackhawks at United Center, with the puck dropping at 8:30 PM ET. Whether you’re looking to place a single bet or plan to put together a parlay, you’ll want to check out our picks and predictions in the article below.

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Stars vs. Blackhawks Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6 (model projecting 5.8 goals)

• Dallas and its opponent have combined to outscore Sunday’s total (6 goals) 16 times this season.
• This season, 18 of Chicago’s games have featured more than 6 goals.
• These two teams combine for 5.7 goals per game, 0.32 less than the total set for this contest.
• These two teams concede a combined 5.9 goals per game, 0.1 less than this one’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Stars Moneyline: -248

• In the 29 times this season the Stars have been a moneyline favorite, they have finished 18-11 in those games.
• When it has played with moneyline odds of -248 or shorter, Dallas has compiled a 4-1 record (winning 80.0% of its games).
• The Stars’ implied moneyline win probability is 71.3% in this matchup.

Blackhawks Moneyline: +202

• Chicago has claimed an upset victory 11 times when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (in 33 games as the underdog).
• When the Blackhawks’ moneyline odds are +202 or longer, they have won two games in nine opportunities.
• Chicago’s moneyline gives it an implied probability of 33.1% to win this contest.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Dallas 4, Chicago 3

Stars Points Leaders

• Matt Duchene has been critical to Dallas’ offense this season, registering 30 points in 34 games.
• Mason Marchment has 12 goals and 15 assists for Dallas to compile 27 total points (0.8 per game).
• With 23 points through 34 games (seven goals and 16 assists), Jason Robertson has been an important part of Dallas’ offensive efforts this season.
• Jake Oettinger (16-9-1) has a 2.4 goals against average and a save percentage of .908 for Dallas.

Blackhawks Points Leaders

• Connor Bedard is a leading scorer for Chicago, with 31 points this season. He has put up nine goals and 22 assists in 36 games.
• Teuvo Teravainen is pivotal for Chicago’s offense with 23 total points (0.6 per game), including seven goals and 16 assists through 36 games.
• Ryan Donato has 11 goals and nine assists for Dallas.
• Petr Mrazek’s record stands at 7-13-1 on the season, allowing 63 goals (3.1 goals against average) and compiling 548 saves with an .897 save percentage (38th in the league).

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Dallas vs. Chicago Game Info

• Date: Sunday, December 29, 2024
• Time: 8:30 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN
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• Location: Chicago, Illinois
• Venue: United Center

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