The Dallas Stars visit the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday, October 17, with both teams looking to improve their starts. Dallas holds a 3-3 record, while Chicago is at 3-5. The Stars are slight favorites, reflected by the moneyline odds of -198, meaning you’d need to bet $198 to win $100 on Dallas. Chicago’s moneyline sits at +164, offering a bigger payout for an underdog win.
Looking at the spread, Dallas is favored by 1.5 goals at +136 odds. This means a bet on Dallas with the spread wins if they win by two or more goals. Conversely, Chicago has a +1.5 goal spread at -162, so a bet on Chicago wins if they lose by one goal or win outright. The higher juice on Chicago’s spread suggests the sportsbook expects a close game.
The total is set at 5.5 goals, with the over priced at -135 and the under at +114. This implies the sportsbook leans toward a moderately high-scoring game but is slightly favoring the under.
In summary, Dallas is favored but not overwhelmingly so. The spread and moneyline suggest a competitive matchup, with the sportsbook pricing in a close game and moderate scoring. Bettors who like Dallas to win comfortably might take the +136 odds on the Stars to cover the 1.5 spread. Those expecting a tight contest might lean toward Chicago’s +1.5 at -162 or the under on total goals.