Blackhawks vs Stars Prediction, Stream, Odds and Picks Feb 22
Blackhawks Look To Send Dallas To Another Defeat
The Dallas Stars have been one of the teams in the Western Conference this season but have seemingly hit a wall. They’ve lost four straight and seven out of their last nine.
They were just blown out by the lowly Columbus Blue Jackets at home, 4-1m in a game where they were a -290 favorite on the NHL betting odds. They’re again a big favorite in the sportsbook but what reason do bettors have to believe they’ll perform differently?
Let’s check the latest NHL news, stats, injury reports, and NHL lines for Blackhawks vs Stars. We’ve got plenty of NHL picks for you to consider.
Chicago’s Offense Finally Showing Life
The Chicago Blackhawks had lost five of six games but have since turned it around with back-to-back games against talented opponents. They beat the red-hot Ottawa Senators and then stunned the Toronto Maple Leafs.
The Blackhawks are statistically the second-worst offense in the league when it comes to goals scored per game. Simply put, Chicago just hasn’t been able to put up consistent offensive production this year.
During this two-game winning streak, though, the Blackhawks have scored nine goals. It’s just always a question mark as to whether they can keep this up. Those who bet online have seen them be one of the worst teams in the league.
This is a team that’s usually not trustworthy. However, given how they’re playing and given that the Stars are struggling, this might be a spot to take a flier on the Blackhawks.
Stars Losing Lots Of Close Games
Dallas has simply been unable to perform well on either end. The Stars have lost seven out of their last nine games, scoring two goals or under in seven of those matchups.
The only two times that they have been able to surpass the two-goal threshold are in their two wins. The sky is not falling, though, as the Stars have been competitive in this downturn.
Continuing to examine that same stretch of nine games, Dallas saw six of them head into overtime and the Stars lost five of them. They’re just falling short.
Look for Jake Oettinger to be an X-factor in the Stars bouncing back. He’s 23-7-9 with a 2.20 GAA and a .926 save percentage. Those have him ranked tied for sixth in the record, third in GAA, and tied for second in save percentage among all other goalies.
Oettinger has allowed a total of seven goals in four starts this month, posting a .951 save percentage. He’s not the problem; the Star’s offense is.
Blackhawks vs Stars Game Injuries
Blackhawks vs Stars Head-to-Head
We’ve only seen these teams square off once this season, with Dallas winning, 6-4.
Blackhawks vs Stars Information
- Game: Blackhawks (18-32-5) Stars (30-15-12)
- Location: American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX
- Day/Time: Wednesday, Feb 22, 9:30 p.m. ET
- Blackhawks vs Stars Live stream:NHL.TV
Blackhawks vs Stars Betting Lines
Blackhawks vs Stars Picks and Prediction
Dallas is listed as the heavy favorite in this game but is wary of taking them with your NHL picks. This game could be a lot closer than what it seems on the surface.
The Stars simply haven’t been reliable in terms of their offense over the last couple of weeks. Do you really want to lay such a high number with a team that’s dropped four straight and seven of nine?
A better option seems to be the under. With Jake Oettinger back in the net and the Star’s offense laboring, under seems to make sense. Eight straight Oettinger starts have seen five goals or less, so maybe another under is coming.
Dallas is listed at -420 in our Vegas lines. So, if you wager $100 on the Stars, there’s a chance to win $24. Chicago is +340 with a chance to win $340 on a $100 wager.
The implied probability attached to the NHL betting lines gives the Stars an 80.77% chance to win, with the Blackhawks at 22.73%.
