nhl Preview
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Dallas Stars
The division rival Chicago Blackhawks and Dallas Stars are set to renew hostilities on Thursday when they meet at American Airlines Center.
Oddsmakers opened the Stars as -135-moneyline favorites versus the Blackhawks, while the game's total opened at 5.5.
The Blackhawks were a 6-1 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Stars. That made winners of bettors who got Dallas at -150 on the moneyline, while the total score (7) was good news for OVER bettors.
Chicago:
Team record: 13-9-5 SU
Chicago is 17-7 ATS in its last 24 games
Chicago is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago's last 6 games
Dallas:
Team record: 8-8-5 SU
Dallas is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Dallas is 3-11 SU in its last 14 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Dallas's last 9 games
Next up:
Chicago at Florida Saturday, March 13
Dallas at Columbus Saturday, March 13