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Chicago Blackhawks
DK Point Total: 73.5
B/R Pick: Under
The Blackhawks have gradually added to phenom Connor Bedard’s toolbox, and there’s little reason to believe Chicago won’t be markedly better this season. But to go from 52 points in 2023-24 to 74 or more in 2024-25 seems improbable at best.
Colorado Avalanche
DK Point Total: 102.5
B/R Pick: Over
They’ve won 56, 51 and 50 games across the last three seasons, and it would essentially take a dip into the 40s for the Avalanche to drop to 102 points or below. That’s hard to imagine, even if Colorado isn’t quite the juggernaut it was while winning a Cup in 2022.
Dallas Stars
DK Point Total: 103.5
B/R Pick: Over
The Stars were the top seed heading into the Western Conference playoffs last season and were arguably on or beyond the level of the Edmonton Oilers despite a six-game series loss. They may not win the Cup in the spring, but they’re not likely to amass fewer points.
Minnesota Wild
DK Point Total: 93.5
B/R Pick: Under
The Wild are a victim of the