Dallas vs. Chicago: NHL Match Prediction
On November 8, Dallas will return to their home arena after a failed Global Series and will try to rehabilitate themselves for the lost points. In the upcoming match, the team will meet with a clear underdog in the person of Chicago, but will they be able to achieve the desired result? We suggest you read the forecast and bets below
Match announcement
Dallas Stars
USACurrent form
Dallas had been earning points steadily since the beginning of the season, thanks to which they had been among the leaders of the Western Conference for a long time, but their position remained precarious, as they had no particular advantage over their competitors. After another confident victory at home over Chicago (4:2), the team went to play in the Global Series, which this time took place in Finland. The Stars met with the current leader of the East, Florida, and in the first match they showed a very productive game in attack, but the defense could not hold back the pressure of the opponent, and goalie Oettinger showed his worst side, reflecting only 78% of the shots, which in total led to a defeat with a score of 4:6. In the return match, DeSmith played in goal, but he was far from the most reliable, reflecting 87% of the shots. This time, the attacking line also let them down, which is why they were unable to give a worthy rebuff to the Panthers, losing by two goals (2:4).
It quite strange that the Stars had such problems in the Global Series, because throughout the regular season, Dallas showed very confident play in defense and consistently dealt with the pressure of opponents, and on average conceded only 2.4 goals per game.
Disqualifications and injuries
It is worth noting that Dallas has virtually no problems with its roster. Only forward Tyler Seguin is in the infirmary, who has been playing very well this season and has managed to score nine points in seven games.
Interesting trends for betting
- Dallas averages 3.2 goals per game
The Stars have not only been solid defensively, but have also been consistently effective offensively throughout the season.
- The Stars converted just 19% of their power play attempts.
The team still has problems realizing its numerical advantage.
Chicago Blackhawks
USACurrent form
It seemed that Chicago had recovered from its slump, as the team began to earn points consistently, and even on the road. The Blackhawks had a five-game road series and after a 2-3 loss to San Jose, they pleased fans with successful performances. The team met Los Angeles and snatched victory in a shootout (4-3). However, it is worth noting that goalie Mrazek made a greater contribution to the victory, stopping 37 shots out of 40. Then the Hawks played an opponent of their level, Anaheim, and this time they won in regulation time with a score of 4-2. Forward Bedard showed an excellent game, scoring an assist hat trick and taking the lead in points among the club scorers.
True, having returned to the home arena, Richardson charges were unable to take advantage of Detroit weak form and suffered a crushing defeat (1:4). This time, Mrazek was not so reliable. The attacking line tried to correct the situation and created quite a few dangerous moments in the Red Wings zone, but their implementation was practically zero. Due to the interrupted winning streak, Chicago continues to remain only in 13th place in the Western Conference standings.
Disqualifications and injuries
Chicago infirmary remains unchanged. Goalkeeper Brossoit and defenseman Martinez will definitely not play in the upcoming match.
Interesting trends for betting
- Chicago is allowing an average of 3.2 goals per game.
The Hawks still can't get their defense right, a problem that has persisted for several seasons.
- The Blackhawks are averaging 9.6 penalty minutes per game.
It is also worth noting that the club play is far from disciplined, which leads to frequent removals.
Trends
Bet First Goal: Dallas
In seven of the ten head-to-head games, Dallas opened the scoring
1.52Goal in each period bet - yes
In eight out of ten head-to-head matches, the teams scored a goal in each period.
1.50Tip and bets
Dallas is a clear favorite in the upcoming match, for which there are many reasons. Firstly, the team surpasses its opponent in all respects and proves its superiority over them year after year. Secondly, the Stars will play at home, where, with the support of the fans, they have even more chances for success. It is also worth considering the fact that the Stars returned from the Global Series very angry and are now eager to rehabilitate themselves before the fans, which means that Chicago will have a very hard time resisting them.
Our prediction is a Dallas victory with a handicap of (-1.5) pucks for 1.76
Bet on total
We believe that Dallas will be able to realize its full attacking potential in the upcoming match, taking advantage of Chicago weak defense. The Hawks will have to play on opposite courses if they expect to cling to points, which will also have a positive effect on the overall performance of the match.
Forecast - total over six goals for 1.87
Bet on the outcome of the first period
“Dallas” will certainly play first number, as it should feel its superiority over the opponent already in the first period, which will ultimately allow the “stars” to earn an early advantage.
Prediction - Dallas win in the first period for 2.05
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