Blackhawks vs. Stars Free Pick
DALLAS, TX (The Spread) – The Stars host the Blackhawks in both teams’ season opener tonight at 8:30PM ET in what could be a high-scoring game.
ODDS: According to oddsmakers from online sports book Bovada.lv, the Blackhawks are -115 money line favorites over the visiting Stars, who are +104 money line underdogs. As for the total, it’s currently sitting at 5.5 for tonight’s game.
LINE MOVEMENT: The Blackhawks opened as -116 money line favorites but their odds have dropped slightly to -115, while the Stars’ odds have gone from +105 down to +104. The total, meanwhile, opened at 5.5 and that’s where it currently sits at most online and Vegas sports books.
PUBLIC BETTING: Of the wagers that have currently been placed on this game, 73% of bettors favor the Blackhawks. This information is subject to change, however, so click on the link provided for the most updated public betting stats.
NHL FREE PICK: Take the over. According to latest NHL trends, the over is 6-1 in the last seven meetings between these two teams and 6-0 in the Blackhawks’ last six games overall. The over is also 5-1-1 in the Hawks’ last seven games when their opponent allows five goals or more in their previous game, 4-1 in their last five road games and 15-5-3 in their last 23 games versus Western Conference opponents. The over is also 4-0 in the Stars’ last four games following a loss of three or more goals, 5-1 in their last six games after allowing five goals or more in their previous game and 5-2 in their last seven games following a home loss of three or more goals.
THURSDAY NHL FREE PICK: BLACKHAWKS/STARS OVER 5.5
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