Stars vs. Blackhawks Prediction & Picks - Oct. 17

The Dallas Stars (3-3-1) visit the Chicago Blackhawks (3-5) at United Center on Saturday, Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+, with both teams heading into the game following a victory. The Stars are coming off a 3-2 shootout victory over the Colorado Avalanche, while the Blackhawks defeated the Winnipeg Jets 4-3 in overtime in their most recent game.

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Here is our prediction for who will secure the victory in Saturday's matchup.

Stars vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Saturday

Our computer projections model for this game expects a final tally of Stars 3, Blackhawks 2.

• Moneyline Pick: Stars (-221)
• Total Pick: Under 6 (computer predicts 5.4 goals on average)
• Spread Pick: Blackhawks (+1.5)

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Stars Splits and Trends

• The Stars have finished 1-1-2 in overtime contests to contribute to an overall record of 3-3-1.
• In the two games this season the Stars scored just one goal, they finished 0-1-1.
• Dallas finished 1-1-0 in the two games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering two points).
• The Stars have scored more than two goals two times, and are 2-0-0 in those games.
• In the two games when Dallas has capitalized with a lone power-play goal, it went 1-1-0 to record two points.
• In the five games when it outshot its opponent, Dallas is 1-3-1 (three points).
• The Stars have been outshot by opponents twice, and won both times (four points).

Blackhawks Splits and Trends

• The Blackhawks have a 1-0-1 record in overtime matchups this season and a 3-5 overall record.
• Chicago has earned two points (1-1-0) in its two games decided by one goal.
• This season the Blackhawks registered only one goal in one game and they lost that matchup.
• Chicago failed to win both games this season when it scored exactly two goals.
• The Blackhawks have earned six points in their four games with more than two goals scored.
• Chicago has scored a lone power-play goal in three games this season and won all of those matchups.
• When it outshoots its opponent, Chicago is winless (0-1-0) this season.
• The Blackhawks have been outshot by opponents in seven games, going 3-4-0 to record six points.

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Stars vs. Blackhawks Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: United Center in Chicago, Illinois

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