Stars vs. Blackhawks Prediction, Odds, Picks – Jan. 1

At United Center on Thursday, Jan. 1, the Dallas Stars and Chicago Blackhawks — led by Mikko Rantanen and Connor Bedard, respectively — will match up at 8:30 p.m. ET. Check out everything you need to know about the Stars-Blackhawks game, from the puck lined, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

Stars vs. Blackhawks Game Information and TV Channel

• When: Thursday, January 1, 2026 at 8:30 p.m. ET
• Where: United Center in Chicago, Illinois
• TV: ESPN+
• Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

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Stars vs. Blackhawks Prediction

ATS Pick: Blackhawks (+ 1.5)
O/U Pick: Over (5.5)
Score Prediction: Stars 4 – Blackhawks 3

Stars vs. Blackhawks Betting Insights

• In 22 games this season, Dallas and its opponent have combined for more than 5.5 goals.
• Chicago has played 18 games this season with over 5.5 goals.
• These teams score 6.2 goals per game combined, 0.7 more than this game’s total.
• Opponents of these teams average 5.8 goals per game combined, 0.3 more than this game’sgame’s total.
• In terms of goals scored, the Stars are second in the league, and the Blackhawks are 25th.
• The Blackhawks are 20th in the league in goals conceded, and the Stars are fourth.

Stars Stats

• The Stars’ 137 total goals (3.4 per game) rank second in the league.
• Dallas has conceded 106 total goals (2.6 per game), ranking fourth in league action in terms of the fewest goals against.
• They have the league’s second-best goal differential at +31.
• The 37 power-play goals Dallas has recorded this season (on 123 chances) are the second-most in the NHL.
• The Stars are third in the league with a 30.08% power-play conversion rate.
• Dallas has scored two shorthanded goals this season.

Stars Leaders

Stars Player Props

Blackhawks Stats

• The Blackhawks have 107 goals this season (2.7 per game), 25th in the league.
• Chicago allows 3.2 goals per game (124 total), which ranks 20th in the league.
• With a goal differential of -17, they are 29th in the league.
• Chicago has 22 power-play goals (14th in NHL) on 110 chances.
• The Blackhawks have the NHL’s 11th-ranked power-play percentage (20).
• This season, Chicago has three shorthanded goals (11th in NHL).

Blackhawks Leaders

Blackhawks Player Props

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