NHL model output for January 1, 2026. Pick, sizing, reasoning, and final result.
Gridiron & Wine's NHL model fired Chicago Blackhawks Moneyline (+154) for Dallas Stars vs. Chicago Blackhawks on January 1, 2026, sized at 1.0 units.
Underdog moneyline edge — model fair probability exceeds the closing-line implied probability after vig. The model only fires when its fair probability beats the market by enough margin to clear the tier threshold.
The NHL pick on Dallas Stars vs. Chicago Blackhawks graded as a WIN for +1.54u.
Every Gridiron & Wine pick involving the Dallas Stars or the Chicago Blackhawks is logged on their respective team archive pages, with rolling W-L and ROI.
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