Dallas vs. Chicago: NHL Match Prediction

Current form

Overall, the season has started very well for Dallas, the team is consistently earning points, thanks to which it is in third place in the Western Conference table, already having 12 points. The "stars" show themselves best at home, where they have not lost a single match in this regular season. The team left no chance for the Islanders (3:0) and Seattle (2:0), and also crushed Edmonton with a score of 4:1. As you can see, the club goalies DeSmith and Oettinger show a great game, reflecting almost all the shots.

On the road, things are going with varying success. The Stars suffered defeats in recent matches, first to Washington (2:3), and then to Buffalo with a score of 2:4. In both cases, Dallas did not play as actively as it should have, and there were also problems with the implementation of dangerous moments in the attack. Still, DeBoer charges were able to rehabilitate themselves for the lost points, defeating Boston on the road (5:2). The best players were the second-line forwards Seguin and Duchene, who scored three points each.

Disqualifications and injuries

One of the reasons for such a successful start to the season is the fact that Dallas is playing at full strength. The infirmary remains empty and all players are in action.

Interesting trends for betting

• On average, Dallas allows 1.8 goals per game.

As we have already noted, the team main strength remains its very reliable defensive play, as well as the excellent performance of the goalkeepers.

• The Stars average six penalty minutes per game.

It is also worth noting the excellent discipline of the club, which allows it to remain at full strength throughout almost the entire match.

Current form

Chicago completed a long home series of four games, which began with a confident victory over one of the main outsiders of the league, San Jose (4:2). They managed to achieve success due to excellent performance in attack, and in particular, it is worth praising the first-line forwards Bedard and Terjavainen, who gave two assists each. However, the Blackhawks were unable to consolidate their success at home. The team suffered a crushing defeat from Vancouver (3:6), and also failed to cope with Buffalo (2:4). Once again, the reason for the lost points was the club weak defense, which has remained since last season. The offensive line is simply not able to compensate for this deficiency. The Hawks were also unable to cling to points in the match with Nashville, losing with a score of 2:3. This time we managed to gain a two-goal advantage, but the opponent quickly got even.

Due to the failed home series, Richardson team has already dropped to 14th place in the Western Conference standings, and if they continue to perform in the same spirit, they will soon end up in last place.

Disqualifications and injuries

There are still no changes in the Chicago infirmary. Goalkeepers Brossoit and Soderblom, as well as defender Martinez, will not be able to help the team in the upcoming match.

Interesting trends for betting

• Chicago averages 2.5 goals per game

Poor defensive play is not the club only problem. The team also cannot boast of high attacking efficiency.

• Chicago averages 28 shots per game

The poor performance is primarily due to low offensive activity; the Hawks rarely create a large number of dangerous moments in the opponent’s zone.