Chicago Blackhawks vs Dallas Stars Prediction, 3/8/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Chicago Blackhawks vs Dallas Stars

Date: Sunday, March 8, 2026

Location: American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX

TV: Victory+

The Dallas Stars (38-14-9) are welcoming the Chicago Blackhawks (23-28-10) at American Airlines Center on Sunday.

The Chicago Blackhawks will be looking to get a win in their next outing after their 3-2 defeat to the Jets in their last outing. Chicago recorded 4 penalty mins in this contest. The Blackhawks had an offensive game that was below their expectations in this loss. In addition, they had 3 power play attempts and were able to score 1 goal. For the game, they tallied a score on 2 out of the 20 shots they launched.

Chicago Blackhawks opponents have earned 184 power play tries (13th in hockey) and have a total of 26 goals in those chances. The Blackhawks have seen 1,795 shots tried against them and hold a save percentage of .894. Chicago has tried 1,495 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 10.7%. While playing at even strength, the Blackhawks have surrendered 164 goals while earning 125 as an offensive unit. Chicago has accounted for 178 power play opportunities and they have notched 35 goals out of those attempts, earning them a rate of 19.66%. For the season, they have tallied 56 points and their points % is .459. When discussing their scoring, the Chicago Blackhawks have earned 160 goals (27th in the National Hockey League) so far this season and have allowed 190.

Protecting the goal for this matchup will be Spencer Knight. Knight has participated in 137 games over the course of his hockey career. He has compiled a mark of 65-51-17 and got the start in 127 games. The opposition has been able to score 361 goals against Knight in his pro hockey career and his goals against average is 2.84. Knight has had 3,807 shots taken against him and has recorded 3,446 total saves. His save percentage currently is .905 in his 5,140 mins guarding the cage. Over the course of his pro career, Knight has earned 67 quality starts and his quality starts rate sits at .528.

In their last contest, Dallas faced off against the Flames in a game where the Stars earned a victory by a final of 6-1. They had 5 power play attempts in this matchup and recorded 1 out of those tries. The Stars tallied 6 goals of the 35 shots on goal they were seeking.

On the campaign, the Dallas Stars have accumulated 208 goals, 85 points, and a points percentage of .697. They have allowed 162 goals to be scored by of a combination of 126 goals at even strength and 36 goals while they were shorthanded. The Stars are sitting with 154 goals at even strength and 54 goals (2nd in hockey) while having more men on the ice. They have a total of 180 power play opportunities and they have earned a power play rate of 30.00%. Dallas has attempted 1,586 shots (25th in the league) and has earned a shooting percentage of 13.11%, while allowing the opposition 1,613 shots. They have a penalty kill rate of 80.65% on their oppositions 186 tries on the power play, and their save percentage comes in at 90.0%.

Across the ice you will find Jake Oettinger defending the goal. His opposition is averaging 2.53 goals per contest and he has allowed 711 goals overall. Oettinger's percentage of quality starts comes out to 58.4% and he has accumulated 164 quality starting assignments in his NHL career. He has been a starter 281 games and has been on the ice for 13,400 minutes. Oettinger has amassed a lifetime record of 174-76-31 and has participated in 290 games. He is sitting with 7,205 stops out of 7,916 shots tried, giving him a save % of .910.

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

Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take Dallas

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