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Chicago vs. Dallas: NHL Match Prediction
Chicago will play a home game on December 30, where they will face the clear favorite, Dallas. Both teams are not in the best shape at the moment, and the Hawks have a losing streak of three games in a row. Which bets should you choose? Our experts will tell you in the forecast
Command Analysis
Chicago Blackhawks
USACurrent form
Chicago continues to show terrible results this season. The team losing streak has once again reached three games in a row, with all of them ending in regulation time. The Hawks played away, where in the first match they were unable to stop the powerful onslaught of Calgary, losing with a score of 4:6. Goalie Mrazek showed his worst side, reflecting only 82% of shots. Connor Bedard tried to compensate for the team shortcomings, scoring twice and giving an assist, but it was not enough. Then the Blackhawks went to visit Minnesota, where they played a little more reliably in defense, but still had to lose by a difference of one goal (3:4). This time, Soderblom stood in goal, who also failed to cope with his main task.
The team always played worse against Buffalo, suffering a crushing defeat with a score of 2:6. Already at the end of the first period, Chicago allowed its opponent to take a significant advantage of four goals and was no longer able to come back. Indeed, the Blackhawks failed to start the regular championship, and even a powerful reinforcement in the person of Bedard does not help the club fight for a place in the playoff zone, the gap from which is already 15 points.
Disqualifications and injuries
It is worth noting that Chicago has no serious problems with its roster. Brossoit is in the infirmary, and Smith remains questionable.
Interesting trends for betting
- On average, Chicago scores 2.5 goals per game.
The Hawks have been struggling with scoring throughout the regular season.
- The Blackhawks average 25 shots per game.
It is also worth noting that the team mostly sits back in defense and rarely creates many dangerous moments in the opponent zone.
Dallas Stars
USACurrent form
For a long time, Dallas played in their home arena and earned points with great difficulty, and in the last matches they showed their worst side. In the match with Toronto, the Stars could not cope with the powerful onslaught of the opponent, losing with a crushing score of 3:5. Goalkeeper Oettinger showed a weak game and was replaced at the beginning of the third period, having missed four goals. In the next match against the Rangers, the team could not realize its attacking potential, scoring only one goal. As a result, the team suffered another failure (1:3), although they made many more shots than the Cops. However, Dallas was able to rehabilitate itself in front of the fans, winning away from home against Utah with a score of 3:2. In this match, DeSmith stood in goal, who showed a more confident game, reflecting 93% of the shots.
Returning to their home arena, DeBoer men were close to a second straight victory, but they couldn't hold on to their significant lead, conceding two goals in the third period and allowing the Wilds to send the game into overtime, where they suffered a disappointing 2-3 defeat. The club decline has seen it fall to eighth place in the Western Conference standings and could soon be out of the playoff zone.
Disqualifications and injuries
Dallas has no serious problems with its roster. Seguin is in the infirmary, and Dumba and Marchment remain under question.
Interesting trends for betting
- On average, Dallas allows 2.57 goals per game.
The Stars are known for their solid defense and rarely let in many goals.
- The Stars converted just 16% of their power play attempts.
However, the team has difficulties in realizing its numerical superiority.
Trends
Goal in each period bet - yes
In four of the six head-to-head matches, the teams scored a goal in each period.
1.51Bet 3rd period: total over 1.5 goals
In four of the six head-to-head games, the teams scored more than one goal in the third period.
1.50Tip and bets
While Chicago is showing a weak game, it is unlikely that they will be able to adequately resist the obvious favorites, so do not expect a confident game from them in the upcoming meeting. Dallas, despite a slight decline, looks much stronger than its opponent and surpasses the Hawks in many parameters. It is worth noting that the Stars only face difficulties in matches with teams of their level, so they should easily win in regular time, which is what we recommend betting on.
Our prediction is a Dallas win at 1.76
Bet on total
Chicago has recently started to show a productive game in attack, but its defense does not allow it to earn points. Dallas, thanks to its powerful attacking line, is also able to take advantage of the Hawks' lapses in defense, which means we should expect a large number of goals scored.
Forecast - total over 5.5 goals for 1.84
Bet on the outcome of the first period
It is still worth noting that Chicago will be playing at home, where, due to the home advantage, it can give the Stars a worthy rebuff at the start of the match and not allow the Stars to win in the opening segment.
Prediction - Chicago will not lose in the first period for 1.55
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