Last year the Stars were upstart Western Conference champions. Nobody expected Dallas in the Stanley Cup Final. But the Stars were there, which raised expectations for the 2021 campaign. Dallas is trying to catch the Predators for the final Central Division playoff spot. And has zero margin for error. By contrast, the Blackhawks are out of the money for the postseason. Chicago was an early upstart with the NHL betting odds. But they lacked the depth and overall experience to close. Chicago is showing signs of returning to future contender status. Dallas rates as one of the NHL’s biggest disappointments.
Dallas Stars vs. Chicago Blackhawks NHL Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Monday, May 10, 2021, 8 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | United Center, Chicago, Illinois |
| Stars at Blackhawks TV Coverage: | NBCSN |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Stars | -1½ (+168) | 6 (EV) | -140 |  |
| Blackhawks | +1½ (-195) | 6 (-120) | +120 | |
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Dallas Stars at Chicago Blackhawks SBG Odds Overview
On the whole, the offshore betting handle should split evenly. Both teams are slumping. Chicago is the more popular and home team.
Dallas Stars Team Overview
Late on, Dallas lost five of six games. Three of their previous four matchups cleared the total. The Stars are 22-18-14 with 25-20 over the total. Overall, Dallas ranks 18th in the NHL for goal scoring and 7th for power play efficiency. Defensively the Stars rank 8th for goals against and 21st for penalty killing.
First among Dallas scorers is Joe Pavelski with 24 goals, 26 assists, and a +24. However, Tyler Seguin missed almost the entire season. Cause by hip surgery performed in the offseason. As a result, the offense never filled that major hole. Goaltender Anton Khudobin owns a .907 save percentage and 2.49 goals against average. Jake Oettinger brings a .914 save percentage and 2.30 GAA. Ben Bishop missed the entire season with a knee injury.
Chicago Blackhawks Team Overview
Also, Chicago dropped five of their most recent six games. Four of their last five outings cleared the total. Now, the Blackhawks are 23-25-6 and 28-24 over the total. NHL metrics show Chicago 17th for goal scoring and 10th for power play efficiency. While defensively, the Blackhawks rank 26th for goals against and 28th for penalty killing.
Right wing Patrick Kane has 15 goals and 49 assists for a team best 64 points. And then left wing Alex DeBrincat has a Blackhawks high 29 goals with 23 assists. Number one goaltender Kevin Lankinen has a .908 save percentage and 3.04 goals against average. Backup Malcolm Subban brings a .900 save percentage and 3.20 GAA.
Dallas Stars at Chicago Blackhawks Betting Trends
- Dallas got the money in just three of its most recent 11 away games
- The Stars are 6-3-1 over the total on road ice
- Chicago has only three payouts in their most recent 11 home games
- The Blackhawks are 7-1 over the total at United Center
- Chicago beat Dallas in seven of their most recent 11 meetings
- This series is 4-1 over the total in the last five games
- The Blackhawks paid in two of their most recent three home games with Dallas
- The Stars and Hawks are 4-1 over the total at Chicago
Dallas Stars at Chicago Blackhawks SBG Free Picks
In this situation, the Blackhawks will be the team under less pressure with nothing to lose. By contrast, the Stars will be weighed down by the NHL betting pressure.
Stars at Blackhawks SBG Best Bet: Chicago Blackhawks.