- Matchup: Chicago Blackhawks vs Dallas Stars
- Date: Saturday, December 27, 2025
- Venue: American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX
- Broadcast: Victory+
- Betting Odds/Point Spread: Blackhawks (+162) Stars (-196)
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On Saturday, the Dallas Stars (25-7-6) will host the Chicago Blackhawks (13-17-6) at the American Airlines Center. The moneyline for this game sees the Blackhawks at +162 and the Stars at -196. The over/under for total goals is set at 6.
The Chicago Blackhawks are looking for redemption following a 3-1 defeat against the Flyers in their previous game. Chicago committed 10 penalty minutes during that matchup and struggled offensively, scoring only once from 21 shot attempts, despite having four power-play opportunities.
The Blackhawks have faced 125 power play chances (2nd in the league) from their opponents, conceding 20 goals. They have faced a total of 1,098 shots against them, yielding a save percentage of .898. Opting for a more aggressive approach, the Blackhawks have taken 903 shots, resulting in an 11.0% shooting percentage. At even strength, they have allowed 92 goals while scoring 78. This season, they have capitalized on 21 goals from 103 power play chances, achieving a success rate of 20.39%. With 32 points, their points percentage sits at .444, having scored 99 goals (28th in the league) and conceded 112.
Spencer Knight will be the starting goalie for this match. Over his career, Knight has recorded 58 quality starts, boasting a quality start percentage of .527. He holds a save percentage of .906 through 5,098 minutes of gameplay, facing 3,358 shots and making 3,043 saves. Knight has allowed 315 goals over his career, averaging 2.86 goals against per game, with a career record of 59-43-14 across 110 starts in 120 career games.
In their last game, the Dallas Stars faced off against the Red Wings, suffering a close 4-3 loss. In that game, they were awarded five power-play opportunities and successfully converted two. The Stars recorded three goals from 22 shots on net.
Dallas has recorded 953 shots (25th in the league) this season, with a shooting percentage of 13.96%, while allowing 1,060 shots against. They currently hold an impressive penalty kill percentage of 82.64% against 121 power play chances. Their save percentage stands at 90.7%. The Stars have garnered 117 power play opportunities, with a conversion rate of 31.62%. At even strength, they have scored 96 goals and excelled on the power play with 37 goals (ranked 1st in the NHL). They have allowed 99 goals, a mix of 78 at even strength and 21 while outnumbered. This season, the Dallas Stars have netted 133 goals for a total of 56 points, translating to a points percentage of .737.
Opposing him will be Jake Oettinger, who has amassed 6,901 saves from 7,569 shots, achieving a save percentage of .912. Oettinger boasts a strong career record of 165-72-29 and has played in 275 games, starting 266 of them, with an ice time totaling 13,363 minutes. His quality start percentage is 59.0%, with 157 quality starts in his professional career. He has conceded 668 goals, averaging 2.51 goals against per game.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NHL clash, covering the spread or the moneyline?
Prediction: Bet on Chicago (+162)
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