Event Date: Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Venue: United Center, Chicago, IL
Broadcast: Chicago Sports Network
Betting Odds: Stars (-245) Blackhawks (+205)
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The Dallas Stars (13-7-0) are heading to the United Center this Wednesday, aiming for a victory against the Chicago Blackhawks (7-12-2). The moneyline has Dallas listed at -245, while Chicago stands at +205. The total for this matchup is set at 6.0.
During their last outing, the Dallas Stars suffered a 6-4 loss against the Hurricanes. In that game, Dallas accrued 4 penalty minutes. Despite the defeat, the Stars put forth a strong offensive display, converting 4 goals from 19 shots. They had 3 power play chances but were unable to capitalize on any of them.
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This season, the Dallas Stars have tallied 69 goals (ranked 10th in the NHL) while allowing 50 goals against. With 26 points thus far, their points percentage is at .650. The Stars have taken advantage of 62 power play opportunities, scoring 10 times, giving them a success rate of 16.13%. At even strength, they’ve surrendered 40 goals against while netting 59 of their own. With 614 shots on goal, they boast a shooting percentage of 11.2%. In terms of defense, Dallas has faced 541 shots, achieving a save percentage of .908. Their opponents have had 58 power play chances (22nd overall), with 10 goals scored against them during those situations.
Jake Oettinger will be the goaltender for this matchup. Throughout his career, he has allowed 496 goals, averaging a goals against rate of 2.69. Oettinger has participated in 208 games, achieving a save percentage of .913 across 11,077 minutes on the ice. He holds a professional record of 124 wins, 52 losses, and 23 ties, with 199 of those games as a starter. Oettinger has recorded 118 quality starts, putting his quality start percentage at .593, with 5,692 shots faced and 5,196 saves.
In their previous game, the Chicago Blackhawks faced off against the Flyers, losing 3-2. The Blackhawks managed to score 2 goals from 21 shots taken on goal and had one power play opportunity which they failed to convert.
For the season, the Blackhawks have scored 38 goals at even strength and just 11 goals (24th in the NHL) on the power play. They have taken 546 shots (28th in the league) with a shooting percentage of 8.97% while allowing 651 shots against. Chicago has accumulated a total of 49 goals with 16 points and a points percentage of .381. They have allowed 63 goals, with 50 at even strength and 13 while short-handed. With 53 power play chances, they have a conversion rate of 20.75% and a penalty kill rate of 78.69% against 61 attempts, along with a save percentage currently at 90.3%.
In net for Chicago will be Petr Mrazek. He has faced an average of 2.91 goals per game, totaling 1,058 goals allowed in his career. Mrazek’s quality starts rate is at 51.9%, having logged 194 quality starts throughout his professional journey. He has played in 374 games, totaling 21,843 minutes on the ice. Mrazek’s career record stands at 174 wins, 163 losses, and 39 ties, with 405 games played and 10,366 saves out of 11,424 shots, giving him a save percentage of .907.
Free Prediction: Bet on Chicago +1.5 (-125)
