Stars vs Blackhawks Prediction and NHL Tips - 30 December 2023

Last updated: Dec 29, 2023, 2:30PM | Published: Dec 29, 2023, 1:31PM

The Dallas Stars will play the Chicago Blackhawks in NHL action at American Airlines Center on Saturday, beginning at 12:00pm AEDT.

Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Stars vs Blackhawks game, as well as the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are featured in this article.

Who Will Win: Stars vs Blackhawks

Using trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Saturday's Dallas-Chicago NHL game 10,000 times.

Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Stars a 72% chance of defeating the Blackhawks at American Airlines Center.

More: Stars vs Blackhawks Simulated 10,000 Times

Stars vs Blackhawks: Odds

The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Saturday's NHL game at American Airlines Center are listed here:

Head to Head: Stars $1.30, Blackhawks $4.10
Line: Stars -1.5 ($1.76), Blackhawks +1.5 ($2.22)
Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $2.12, Under $1.77

Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.

Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Stars at $1.30 and the Blackhawks at $4.10.

The Stars are 1.5-goal favourites against the Blackhawks, with odds of $1.76 currently available at Betfair.

For the underdog Blackhawks (+1.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $2.22.

The Over/Under for Stars vs Blackhawks is set at 6.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $2.12 and odds for the Under at $1.77.

According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Stars and the Blackhawks have a 50% chance of covering the line.

The 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 55% chance of staying Under.

The best site for placing bets on the Melbourne Stars vs Blackhawks game is Betfair, where you can wager against other sports fans instead of using a traditional bookmaker.

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Stars vs Blackhawks: Betting Tips

Head to Head: Chicago at $4.10 with Betfair (3.3% edge)
Line: Blackhawks +1.5 at $2.22 with Betfair (50% probability) 🔥
Total Goals: Under 6.5 at $1.77 with Betfair (55% probability)

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Our Stars vs Blackhawks predictions are based on world-class simulations and betting expertise to give you the best possible advice 24/7/365.

While the Stars have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Blackhawks to win is our recommended option because of the 3.3% edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.

Making use of the edges published on Stats Insider is crucial to achieving long-term success as a punter.

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Stars vs Blackhawks: Prediction

Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Dallas vs Chicago on Saturday, including pre-game predictions, expert tips, and live win probabilities.

Stars vs Blackhawks: Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Stars vs Blackhawks? The data is in.

According to Stats Insider, Dallas' Jason Robertson is the most likely player to score the first goal in Stars vs Blackhawks.

Robertson has an 8.0% chance of scoring the first goal at American Airlines Center, while the Stars star has a 41.8% chance of registering an anytime goal.

Scroll down for our complete list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Tips

Stars First Goal Scorer Tips

Jason Robertson: 8.0% probability
Roope Hintz: 7.2% probability
Matt Duchene: 7.0% probability
Mason Marchment: 5.4% probability
Wyatt Johnston: 5.2% probability

Blackhawks First Goal Scorer Tips

Connor Bedard: 6.5% probability
Nick Foligno: 3.9% probability
Anthony Beauvillier: 3.6% probability
Ryan Donato: 3.6% probability
Lukas Reichel: 3.5% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Tips

Stars Anytime Goal Scorer Tips

Jason Robertson: 41.8% probability
Roope Hintz: 34.9% probability
Matt Duchene: 32.7% probability
Joe Pavelski: 30.0% probability
Mason Marchment: 28.0% probability

Blackhawks Anytime Goal Scorer Tips

Connor Bedard: 30.7% probability
Anthony Beauvillier: 19.7% probability
Nick Foligno: 19.6% probability
Ryan Donato: 18.8% probability
Lukas Reichel: 18.3% probability

Our model updates regularly, so bookmark this page for the latest betting tips before the Dallas vs Chicago match-up at American Airlines Center.

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Stars vs Blackhawks: Preview

The match-up between the Stars and Blackhawks at American Airlines Center is scheduled to begin at 12:00pm AEDT on Saturday.

Teams: Dallas Stars vs Chicago Blackhawks
Date: Saturday 30 December 2023
Time: 12:00pm AEDT
Venue: American Airlines Center

All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.

Our Dallas vs Chicago predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NHL tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.

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