Chicago Blackhawks vs Dallas Stars Prediction, 10/26/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Chicago Blackhawks vs Dallas Stars

Date: Saturday, October 26, 2024

Location: American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX

TV: Victory+

The Dallas Stars (5-2-0) are hosting the Chicago Blackhawks (2-4-1) at American Airlines Center on Saturday.

The Chicago Blackhawks were on the losing side of the ice with a 6-3 loss to the Canucks in their previous contest . The Blackhawks had an average offensive outing in the loss. While out there on the ice, they were able to notch a goal on 3 out of the 34 shots they put on net. Furthermore, they had 5 power play attempts and were able to net 1 goal. Chicago recorded 6 minutes in the box in this contest.

When playing at even strength, the Blackhawks let the opposition score 20 goals while notching 12 when they are on offense. Chicago Blackhawks opponents have totaled 19 power play tries (23rd in professional hockey) and have come away with 4 goals in those attempts. In reference to their goal scoring prowess, the Chicago Blackhawks have notched 18 goals (24th in pro hockey) on the campaign and have surrendered 24. Chicago has taken 202 shots and holds a shot percentage of 8.9%. For the current campaign, they have tallied 5 points and their points % is .357. The Blackhawks have had 201 shots taken against them and hold a save percentage of .881. Chicago has compiled 22 power play opportunities and they have notched 6 goals out of those attempts, garnering them a rate of 27.27%.

The man in goal for this game is Petr Mrazek. Mrazek has played in 395 games throughout his pro hockey career. He has a win-loss mark of 170-158-38 and he started in 364 games. The opposition has notched 1,034 goals versus Mrazek in his professional hockey career and his average for goals against per game is 2.81. Mrazek has had 11,114 shots taken against him and has gathered 10,080 saves. His save percentage currently sits at .907 for his 22,103 mins in the crease. Over the course of his pro career, Mrazek has recorded 187 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .514.

The last time they were on the ice, Dallas went up against the Sabres in a matchup where the Stars went home in defeat by a final score of 4-2. They had 3 power play opportunities in this game but weren't able to notch a goal. The Stars tallied 2 goals out of the 30 shots on goal they tried.

Dallas has put up 186 shots (20th in pro hockey) and has earned a shot percentage of 10.22%, while allowing their opponents 204 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill percentage of 95.45% on their opponents 22 power play tries, and their save percentage sits at 93.6%. They have recorded 21 power play chances and they have earned a power play rate of 9.52%. The Stars have earned 17 goals at even strength and 2 goals (27th in the NHL) while on the power play. They have granted a total of 13 goals to be scored by of a combination of 12 goals at even strength and 1 goal while they had less men on the ice. So far this year, the Dallas Stars have accumulated 19 goals, 10 points, and a points percentage of .714.

On the other side of the ice you are likely to see Jake Oettinger in net. Opponents are averaging 2.49 goals per game and he has surrendered 470 goals in total. Oettinger's quality start percentage comes out to 58.7% and he has made 111 quality starts in his NHL career. He got the starting nod in 189 games and has been on the ice for 11,339 mins. Oettinger is the owner of a lifetime record of 117-49-23 and has been in net for 198 games. He has accrued 4,975 saves out of the 5,445 shots attempted against him, giving him a save % of .914.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Tony's Pick: Take Chicago

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