Chicago Blackhawks vs. Dallas Stars
(NHL) Chicago vs. Dallas, 10/09/2014 4:30 PM, Score: 3 - 2
Total: 5.50 | -102.00 Under
Result: Loss
This is a Free #NHL play on CHI@DAL to go OVER the total.

The Blackhawks will play their season opener in Dallas, in a game that features two of the best teams in the Western Conference. The Hawks are Stanley Cup champs in 2010 and 2013, Chicago should be eager to make another championship run. Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane are still in the prime of their careers.

Chicago ranked 2nd in the NHL scoring an average of 3.18 goals per game last season, and Dallas wasn't far behind. The Stars added Jason Spezza and Ales Hemsky in the off-season, which should make their second line better than most team's top line. If there is any doubt whether or not Dallas is a contender, it's the defense and goaltending that is considered a question mark.

The Stars allowed an average of 2.71 goals per game last season, the most of any team that made the playoffs. Kari Lehtonen posted a 2.41 GAA last year, but he hasn't had much success against Chicago. The Stars #1 goaltender is 0-4-2 with a 3.96 GAA in six home starts versus the Hawks.

These teams have seen the total go over in six of the last seven head to head meetings.

Take OVER.

GL,

Jesse Schule