The Dallas Stars (7-4) host the Chicago Blackhawks (5-8-1) at American Airlines Center on Thursday, November 7 at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN+, with each team heading into the game following a loss. The Stars are coming off a 4-2 defeat to the Florida Panthers, while the Blackhawks fell to the Detroit Red Wings 4-1 in their most recent outing.

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As hockey action continues, get ready for the contest by checking out which team we predict will capture the win in Thursday's game.

In the past 10 outings for the Blackhawks (4-6-0), their offense has scored 28 goals while their defense has conceded 30 goals. They have had 33 power-play opportunities during that span, and have scored six goals (18.2%).

Stars vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Thursday

Our computer model for this matchup predicts a final score of Stars 4, Blackhawks 2.

Moneyline Pick: Stars (-362)
Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 5.8 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Stars (-1.5)

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Stars Splits and Trends

The Stars are 7-4 overall and 1-0-1 in overtime matchups.
Dallas is 1-1-0 (two points) in its two games decided by one goal.
Dallas has scored a pair of goals in five games this season (2-3-0 record, four points).
The Stars have scored at least three goals six times, and are 5-1-0 in those games (to register 10 points).
In the four games when Dallas has scored a single power-play goal, it has a 3-1-0 record (six points).
When it has outshot its opponent, Dallas is 3-2-0 (six points).
The Stars have been outshot by opponents five times, and went 4-1-0 (eight points).

Blackhawks Splits and Trends

The Blackhawks have a record of 5-8-1 this season and are 1-1-2 in overtime contests.
This season the Blackhawks recorded just one goal in three games and they finished 0-2-1 in those matchups.
Chicago failed to win all five games this season when it scored two goals.
The Blackhawks have scored more than two goals in six games, earning 10 points from those contests.
Chicago has scored a lone power-play goal in two games this season and has registered two point from those matchups.
When outshooting its opponent, Chicago is 1-5-0 (two points) this season.
The Blackhawks have been outshot by opponents seven times this season, and earned seven points in those games.

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Team Stats Comparison

The A-Team w/ Wexler & Clanton