In this article we will formulate a Canucks vs Stars prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, November 20th at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Vancouver Canucks Betting Preview
The Vancouver Canucks are 9-10-2 this season after they lost to Florida by a score of 8-5 in their last game. Vancouver led 2-0 in the first period, but they needed three straight goals in the second and third to tie it at five, before allowing the last three goals for the loss. The Canucks were out shot by a total of 41-15, won 52.2% of the face-offs, and went 2-6 on the power play in the game. Vancouver got goals from DeBrusk, O’Connor, Pettersson (2), and Hronek, while Patera stopped 33 out of 40 shots, which was an .825 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Vancouver defeated the Lightning by a score of 6-2, but did lose to the Hurricanes by a score of 4-3 before that. The Canucks have lost four of their last five games and they are currently second to last in the Pacific standings with 20 points. Vancouver has scored 3.10 goals per game and they have allowed 3.67 goals against per game, while also going 23.5% on the power play and 67.1% on the penalty kill this season. Quinn Hughes has led Vancouver with one goal and 19 assists, while Elias Pettersson has added six goals and 13 assists. The projected starting goalie for Vancouver is Kevin Lankinen, who is 4-5-2 with a 3.44 goals against average and an .890 save percentage this season.
Dallas Stars Betting Preview
The Dallas Stars are 12-5-3 this year after they lost to the Islanders by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Dallas cut the deficit to 3-2 late in the third, but couldn’t find the tying goal in the loss. The Stars out shot New York by a total of 24-22, won 63.5% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Dallas got both of their goals from Robertson, while Oettinger stopped 19 out of 22 shots, which was an .864 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Dallas defeated the Flyers by a score of 5-1 and the Canadiens by a score of 7-0. The Stars have won five of their last six games and they are currently second in the Central standings with 27 points. Dallas has scored 3.20 goals per game and they have allowed 2.80 goals against per game, while also going 31.9% on the power play and 76.3% on the penalty kill this season. Mikko Rantanen has led Dallas with nine goals and 18 assists, while Jason Robertson has added 11 goals and 14 assists. The projected starting goalie for Dallas is Jake Oettinger, who is 8-4-2 with a 2.77 goals against average and an .898 save percentage this year.
Why the Dallas Stars will win
- The Canucks have lost each of their last five home games against Central Division opponents.
- The Stars have won each of their last five road games against the Canucks following a loss.
- The Stars have covered the puck line in each of their last five road games against the Canucks following a loss.
- The Canucks have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight home games following a road loss.
- The Canucks have lost the third period in each of their last six games as home underdogs when trailing after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Canucks’ last 10 games have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Four of the Stars’ last five road games following a home loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Ten of the last 11 Thursday night games have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in four of the Canucks’ last five games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Stars’ last four games against Western Conference opponents.
Vancouver Canucks Player Prop Facts
- Jake DeBrusk has scored a goal in five of the Canucks’ last six games.
- Quinn Hughes has recorded at least one point in 16 of his last 17 appearances with the Canucks as home underdogs.
- Quinn Hughes has recorded at least one assist in each of his last six appearances.
Dallas Stars Player Prop Facts
- Jason Robertson has scored at least one goal in each of the Stars’ last four games.
- Wyatt Johnston has recorded at least one point in each of the Stars’ last 12 games against Western Conference opponents.
- Mikko Rantanen has recorded at least one assist in eight of the Stars’ last nine games.
Canucks vs Stars Prediction
Dallas comes into this game looking to bounce back after a tough loss against the Islanders, but they have allowed two goals or fewer in four of their last five games. The Stars are 6-1-2 on the road this year, while the Canucks are 3-5-1 at home. Vancouver has lost four of their last five games and they have allowed 22 goals in those four losses. The Canucks are allowing over 3.5 goals against per game and I think they will struggle against this high scoring Dallas team. Take the Stars -1.5 here.