In this article, we will formulate a Stars vs Canucks prediction for this NHL game on Friday, January 31st at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Dallas Stars Betting Preview
The Dallas Stars are 32-17-1 this year after they defeated Vegas in overtime by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Dallas trailed 3-1 in the second period, but they were able to tie the game and get the win in overtime. The Stars recorded 28 shots on goal, won 47.7% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Dallas got goals from Bourque and Johnston (3), while Oettinger stopped 25 out of 28 shots in the win.
Prior to that victory, the Stars defeated the Blues by a score of 2-0 and the Golden Knights by a score of 4-3. Dallas has won four of their last five games and they are currently second in the Central standings with 65 points. Dallas has scored 3.14 goals per game and they have allowed 2.46 goals against per game, while also going 18.8% on the power play and 84.2% on the penalty kill this season. Matt Duchene has led Dallas with 18 goals, 30 assists, and 86 shots on goal, while Jason Robertson has added 17 goals, 29 assists, and 133 shots on goal. Jake Oettinger is 25-11-1 with a 2.30 goals against average and a .912 save percentage this year.
Vancouver Canucks Betting Preview
The Vancouver Canucks are 23-17-10 this season after they defeated Nashville by a score of 3-1 in their last game. Vancouver was tied at one after the first period, but they scored the last two goals in the game for the win. The Canucks were outshot by a total of 32-22, won 34% on the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Vancouver got goals from Hoglander, Karlsson, and Suter, while Demko stopped 31 out of 32 shots in the game.
Prior to that win, the Canucks defeated the Blues by a score of 5-2 and the Capitals by a score of 2-1. Vancouver has won three games in a row and they are currently fourth in the Pacific standings with 56 points. Vancouver has scored 2.84 goals per game and they have allowed 3.10 goals against per game, while also going 22.8% on the power play and 80.5% on the penalty kill this season. Quinn Hughes has led Vancouver with 14 goals, 44 assists, and 135 shots on goal, while JT Miller has added nine goals, 26 assists, and 82 shots on goal. Thatcher Demko is 4-5-3 with a 3.27 goals against average and an .877 save percentage this year.
Why the Stars will beat the Canucks
- The Stars have won seven of their last eight night games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Canucks have lost four of their last five night games following a road win.
- The Stars have covered the puck line in four of their last five games at American Airlines Center against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Stars have won the third period in each of their last four night games at American Airlines Center following an overtime win.
Total Goals Facts
- Eight of the Stars’ last nine games as favorites against opponents on a winning streak have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Six of the Canucks’ last seven games as underdogs against opponents on a winning streak have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Canucks’ last six games against Western Conference opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in seven of the Stars’ last eight games.
Dallas Stars Player Prop Facts
- Miro Heiskanen has recorded an assist in each of the Stars’ last five games.
- Roope Hintz has scored a goal in five of the Stars’ last six home games against Pacific Division opponents.
- Wyatt Johnston has recorded at least one point in each of the Stars’ last eight home games.
Vancouver Canucks Player Prop Facts
- Teddy Blueger has recorded at least one assist in five of his six previous appearances with his team as an underdog against the Stars.
- Quinn Hughes has recorded at least one point in each of the Canucks’ last seven games.
Stars vs Canucks Prediction
Both of these teams come into this matchup on three-game winning streaks, but Dallas will have the home ice in this game. The Stars are 18-7-1 at home this year, while the Canucks are 14-7-4 on the road. Vancouver has had an up-and-down season, but they are playing well right now and they have allowed a total of four goals in their last three games. Dallas has picked up two wins against Vegas in their last three games and they are allowing just 2.46 goals against per game this season. This should be an entertaining matchup, but I have to side with Dallas at home, especially with how inconsistent Vancouver has been all season.