Live Betting - Dallas Stars vs Chicago Blackhawks on Ice Hockey

Dallas Stars are favored to win against Chicago Blackhawks with their strong positioning in second place in the NHL standings and a .750 points percentage, compared to Chicago's struggling form with just three wins in their last 17 games. The Stars' elite goaltending tandem of Jake Oettinger and Casey DeSmith ranks second in the league in save percentage, giving them a significant advantage over the Blackhawks' inconsistent netminding with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The match starts at 1:30 AM UTC on January 2, 2026, which corresponds to 7:30 PM CST on January 1, 2026 for Central Time viewers and 8:30 PM EST for Eastern Time viewers.

The game will be played at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, home of the Dallas Stars, with a seating capacity of 20,000.

Dallas Stars are predicted to win decisively given their 25-7-7 record and second-place standing in the NHL, while Chicago Blackhawks are struggling with Connor Bedard sidelined and the team having dropped eight of nine games. The Stars' offensive firepower led by Mikko Rantanen with 39 points and Wyatt Johnston with 16 goals provides a substantial edge over a Blackhawks team averaging just 2.75 goals per game.

In their most recent meeting on December 28, 2025, Chicago Blackhawks defeated Dallas Stars 4-3 in a shootout, with Jason Dickinson scoring the decisive goal. This upset victory came despite the Stars' superior overall season performance, demonstrating that the Blackhawks can compete despite their recent struggles and injuries to key players.