Thursday’s NHL schedule features a matchup between the Dallas Stars and the Chicago Blackhawks at American Airlines Center, with the puck dropping at 8:00 PM ET. Whether you’re wanting to make a single bet or intend to build a parlay, you’ll want to check out our picks and projections 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 for more than Thursday’s total of 6 goals six times this season.
• There have been nine Chicago games with more than 6 goals this season.
• The Stars score 3.09 goals per game, compared to the Blackhawks’ average of 2.64, adding up to 0.3 fewer goals than this contest’s over/under of 6.
• These two teams allow a combined 5.7 goals per game, 0.3 less than this one’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Stars Moneyline: -376

• The Stars are 5-3 this season when listed as a moneyline favorite.
• Dallas has had moneyline odds of -376 or shorter in just one game this season, and won.
• Based on this matchup’s moneyline, the Stars have an implied probability of 79.0% to win.

Blackhawks Moneyline: +294

• In 12 games as an underdog on the moneyline, Chicago has pulled off the upset four times.
• The Blackhawks have moneyline odds of +294 or longer for the first time.
• Chicago’s moneyline gives it an implied probability of 25.4% to win this game.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Dallas 4, Chicago 2

Stars Points Leaders

• A leading offensive player this season for Dallas, Matt Duchene has put up 15 points.
• Having scored one goal and adding nine assists, Logan Stankoven is a strong contributor for Dallas through 11 games.
• With nine points through seven games (five goals and four assists), Tyler Seguin has been an important part of Dallas’ offense this season.
• In the seven games Jake Oettinger has played this season, his save percentage is .917, 12th in the league.

Blackhawks Points Leaders

• Connor Bedard is a key offensive option for Chicago, with 12 points this season. He has recorded three goals and nine assists in 14 games.
• Seth Jones’ nine points this season, including two goals and seven assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Chicago.
• Ryan Donato has scored seven goals and contributed two assists for Chicago, giving him a point total of nine.
• Petr Mrazek has a 4-7-0 record this season, with an .897 save percentage (39th in the league). In 11 games, he has 288 saves, and has allowed 33 goals (3.0 goals against average).

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Dallas vs. Chicago Game Info

• Date: Thursday, November 7, 2024
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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• Location: Dallas, Texas
• Venue: American Airlines Center

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