The Dallas Stars and the Vancouver Canucks meet Sunday in NHL action from the Rogers Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Dallas Stars vs. Vancouver Canucks prediction.
Matchup History
The Dallas Stars won the first meeting between these two teams this season by a final score of 5-3 at home back on January 31st, 2025. The win made it three victories in a row for the Stars in this head-to-head matchup.
Dallas Stars Recap
The Dallas Stars come into this game looking to shake off a 5-4 loss at the hands of the Edmonton Oilers last time out to slip to 41-20-2 on the year. After this game, Dallas will head on the road again to continue their road trip against the Winnipeg Jets.
Stars Looking To Bounce Back After Having Four-Game Win Streak Snapped
Matt Duchene has 64 points including 25 goals along with 39 assists. Jason Robertson has 65 points with 27 goals and 38 assists while Roope Hintz has 52 points with 25 goals and Jamie Benn has 40 points with 16 goals and 24 assists. Wyatt Johnston also has 60 points with 24 goals and 36 assists as well on the year. Evgenii Dadonov added 34 points split between 16 goals and 18 assists and Thomas Harley has 38 points with 11 goals and 27 assists as well this year. In goal for Dallas, Jake Oettinger is 30-14-2 with a 2.48 GAA and a .909 save percentage while Casey DeSmith is 11-6 with a 2.50 GAA and a .912 save percentage this season.
Why the Dallas Stars will win
- The Stars have won each of their last seven night games against the Canucks following a road loss.
- The Canucks have lost 11 of their last 12 games at Rogers Arena following a home win.
- The Stars have covered the puck line in each of their last six night games following a road loss.
- The Canucks have failed to cover the puck line in six of their last seven games at Rogers Arena following a home win.
Dallas Stars Player Prop Facts
- Wyatt Johnston has scored at least one goal in each of the Stars’ last five games.
- Mikko Rantanen has recorded at least one assist in eight of his last nine road appearances after playing less than 20 minutes the previous day.
- Mikko Rantanen has recorded at least one point in each of his nine previous appearances at Rogers Arena.
- Roope Hintz has scored two goals against the Canucks this season – equal-most against any opponent.
Vancouver Canucks Recap
The Vancouver Canucks come into this game looking to add on to their 3-1 win over the Minnesota Wild last time out to sit at 29-22-11 this season. After this game, the Canucks will welcome the Montreal Canadiens to town.
Canucks Looking To Build On Back-To-Back Wins
Quinn Hughes has a team-high 60 points with 14 goals and 46 assists. Brock Boeser has 38 points with 18 goals and 20 assists while Conor Garland’s got 37 points with 16 goals and 21 assists. Elias Pettersson has 36 points with 12 goals and 24 assists and Jake DeBrusk has 36 points with 22 goals and 14 assists. Kevin Lankinen is 22-10-7 in goal for Vancouver with a 2.52 GAA and a .906 save percentage while Arturs Silovs is 1-6-1 with a 3.85 GAA and an .858 save percentage. Thatcher Demko is also 6-6-3 with a 2.87 GAA and an .891 save percentage this season for the Canucks.
Why the Vancouver Canucks will win
- The Canucks have won each of their last four games as home underdogs.
- The Stars have lost five of their last six games as road favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in eight of the Stars’ last nine games at Rogers Arena.
- The Stars have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games at Rogers Arena against opponents on a winning streak.
Vancouver Canucks Player Prop Facts
- Jake DeBrusk has scored a goal in each of the Canucks’ last three games as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
- Filip Hronek has recorded at least one assist in each of the Canucks’ last four home games against opponents who are playing on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- Quinn Hughes has recorded at least one point in each of his last 11 appearances with the Canucks as home underdogs.
- Brock Boeser has the equal-most multi-goal games for the Canucks this season (3).
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Canucks’ last eight home games has gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Stars’ last six road games has gone OVER the total goals line.
Dallas Stars vs. Vancouver Canucks Prediction
I’m on the Stars in this one. I know the Stars are a better home team than they are road squad, but the fact here is that the Stars are the better team and Vancouver season long has been less effective at home and two wins are not going to change that sentiment for me. The Canucks’ goaltending situation is a mess right now, and I think the Stars are the more sound option in this game at a reasonable price. Give me Dallas here.