Dallas Stars vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction, 4/6/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Dallas Stars vs Chicago Blackhawks

Date: Saturday, April 6, 2024

Location: United Center in Chicago, IL

TV: NBC Sports Chicago

Odds/Point Spread: Stars (-275) Blackhawks (+215)

United Center is the location where the Chicago Blackhawks (22-48-5) will compete against the Dallas Stars (48-19-9) on Saturday. The line on this contest has the Stars at -275 while the Blackhawks are at +215. The over/under is 7.

The Dallas Stars were on the winning side of the scoreboard with a 5-0 win against the Oilers in the last game they played. The Stars had a good offensive outing and it showed in this win. In the game, they converted 5 out of the 32 shots they attempted. Moreover, they had 3 chances on the power play and were able to net 1 goal. Dallas accumulated 8 mins in the box in this game.

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Dallas Stars opponents have earned 226 power play tries (17th in hockey) and have a total of 41 goals in those chances. The Stars thus far have had 2,197 shots taken against them and have earned a save percentage of .901. Dallas has taken 2,392 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 11.6%. At even strength, the Stars have conceded 177 goals while earning 224 on offense. Dallas has 224 power play opportunities and they have notched 54 goals out of those tries, earning them a rate of 24.11%. For the current campaign, they have tallied 105 points and their points % is .691. When it comes to their goal scoring prowess, the Dallas Stars have racked up 278 goals (2nd in the NHL) this year and have allowed 218.

The man protecting the goal in this game is Jake Oettinger. Oettinger has participated in 188 contests during his hockey career. He has accumulated a mark of 109-47-23 and he has started in 179 games. The opposition has been able to score 451 goals against Oettinger in his professional career and his goals against average per game is 2.52. Oettinger has had 5,158 shot attempts against him and has garnered 4,707 total saves. He has a save percentage of .913 during his 10,738 minutes between the pipes. In his professional hockey career, Oettinger has accumulated 103 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .575.

In their last contest, Chicago faced off against the Islanders in a matchup where the Blackhawks ended up taking the loss by a final of 2-1. They had 1 opportunity on the power play in this one but weren't able to score a goal. The Blackhawks recorded 1 goal of the 19 shots on goal they pursued.

This season, the Chicago Blackhawks have a total of 165 goals, 49 points, and a points percentage of .327. They have allowed 261 goals to be scored by way of 213 goals at even strength and 48 goals while they were shorthanded. The Blackhawks have racked up 129 goals at even strength and 36 goals (29th in the NHL) while having a power play advantage. They have a tally of 222 power play opportunities and they have a power play percentage of 16.22%. Chicago has attempted 2,014 shots (30th in the NHL) and has accumulated a shooting percentage of 8.19%, while allowing the opposition 2,428 shots. They have a penalty kill percentage of 77.36% on their oppositions 212 power play tries, and their save percentage currently sits at 89.3%.

On the other side of the ice you are likely to see Petr Mrazek protecting the goal. Mrazek has a lifetime record of 167-152-38 and has played in 386 games. Mrazek's rate of quality starts is 51.0% and he has qualified for 181 quality starts in his career. He has compiled 9,848 stops out of 10,856 shots tried, giving him a save percentage of .907. Opponents are averaging 2.80 goals per contest and he has surrendered 1,008 goals altogether. He got the starting nod in 355 contests and has played 21,624 minutes.

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

Tony's Pick: Take Chicago (+215)

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