Dallas Stars vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction, 10/17/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Dallas Stars vs Chicago Blackhawks

Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026

Location: United Center in Chicago, IL

TV: Amazon Prime, Chicago Sports Network

Odds/Point Spread: Stars (-192) Blackhawks (+160)

United Center is the location where the Chicago Blackhawks (3-5-0) will compete against the Dallas Stars (3-3-1) on Saturday. The odds on this game have the Stars at -192 while the Blackhawks are priced at +160. The total comes in at 5.5.

The Dallas Stars had a decent effort after finishing in a 2-2 tie against the Avalanche their last time on the ice. Dallas earned 8 mins in the box in this contest. Furthermore, they had 2 chances on the power play but didn't convert them into a score. The Stars had a below average offensive performance in this game. While out there on the ice, they converted 2 out of the 22 shots they put on net.

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Dallas Stars opponents have totaled 24 power play opportunities (17th in the NHL) and have come away with 3 goals in those chances. The Stars have seen 162 shots tried against them and hold a save percentage of .926. Dallas has taken 172 shots and holds a shot percentage of 8.7%. When playing at even strength, the Stars have allowed 9 goals while having 13 when they are on offense. Dallas has tallied 16 power play chances and they have scored 2 goals during those advantages, garnering them a rate of 12.50%. For the year, they have tallied 7 points and their points percentage sits at .500. In the matter of their scoring, the Dallas Stars have racked up 15 goals (28th in hockey) this year and have given up 12.

The man in goal for this game is Jake Oettinger. Opponents have been able to score 752 goals versus Oettinger in his NHL career and his average for goals against per game is 2.50. Oettinger has been involved in 310 matchups during his NHL career. His save percentage currently sits at .910 for his 17,658 minutes between the pipes. He has an overall mark of 186-80-34 and he started in 301 games. Over the course of his pro career, Oettinger has recorded 177 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is at .588. Oettinger has seen 8,383 shots taken against him and he has 7,632 saves.

In their last contest, Chicago squared up with the Jets in a game where the Blackhawks ended up with the victory by a mark of 4-3. The Blackhawks earned 4 goals of the 28 shots on goal they were seeking. They had 4 power play chances in this game and scored 1 out of those opportunities.

During this campaign, the Chicago Blackhawks have earned a total of 21 goals, 6 points, and a points percentage of .375. They have allowed 32 goals to be scored by of a combination of 26 goals at even strength and 6 goals while they were shorthanded. The Blackhawks have earned 18 goals at even strength and 3 goals (26th in the NHL) while on the power play. They have a total of 20 power play opportunities and they have accumulated a power play rate of 15.00%. Chicago has put up 174 shots (27th in the NHL) and has a shooting percentage of 12.07%, while allowing their opponents 243 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill percentage of 73.91% on the other teams 23 power play opportunities, and their save percentage comes in at 86.8%.

Across the rink you will find Spencer Knight in goal. He has recorded 3,961 stops out of the 4,387 shots tried, which gives him a rate of .903. Knight has compiled a career record of 71-61-20 and has been in net for 156 games. He has made the start in 146 games and has racked up 373 minutes. Knight's quality start percentage sits at 50.7% and he has qualified for 74 quality starts in his hockey career. Teams are averaging 2.92 goals per game and he has surrendered 427 goals in total.

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

Josh's Pick: Take Chicago (+160)

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