Stars vs Canucks Prediction 4/8/25 NHL Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a Stars vs Canucks prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, April 8, at American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Vancouver Canucks Betting Preview

The Vancouver Canucks (35-29-13, 37-40 ATS) lost four of the previous five games and now are practically without a chance of making the playoffs. Vancouver returned home from a six-game road trip, on which they suffered four defeats. At home, the Canucks lost to the Kraken and Golden Knights and beat the Ducks. The Canucks are 10th in the Western Conference with 83 points, eight behind the Wild, who are 8th right now.

The Canucks average 2.83 goals per game this year (21st), while they allow 3.08 GPG (20th). Quinn Hughes leads the team with 72 points (16 G and 56 A). Brock Boeser contributes 49 points (25 G and 24 A), while Elias Pettersson has 45 points (15 G and 30 A).

Kevin Lankinen (24-15-9) will likely take his place in the cage for the Canucks on Tuesday against the Stars. The 29-year-old is allowing 2.67 goals per game this year with a .899 SV% and four shutouts.

Dallas Stars Betting Preview

The Dallas Stars (50-22-5, 37-40 ATS) were on a seven-game winning streak, and just as they got close to the No.1 seed Winnipeg Jets, they lost the previous two games to the Penguins and Wild. The Stars will likely have to be satisfied with the No. 2 seed in the West, but they must fend off the Golden Kights, who are three points behind. Dallas will spend the next three games at home.

The Stars score 3.40 goals per game on average (3rd), while they concede 2.55 GPG (3rd). This season, Matt Duchene leads the team with 79 points (29 G and 50 A). Jason Robertson has 78 points (34 G and 44 A), while Wyatt Johnston chips in with 68 points (31 G and 37 A).

Jake Oettinger (36-15-4) is expected to start for the Stars at the goal on Tuesday against the Canucks. The 26-year-old is allowing 2.46 goals per game this year with a .912 SV% and two shutouts.

Why the Stars will beat the Canucks

• The Stars have won each of their last seven night games against Western Conference opponents.
• The Canucks have lost four of their last five games.
• The Stars have covered the puck line in each of their last four night games.
• The Canucks have lost the third period in each of their last six games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents when tied after the second period.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Canucks’ last seven games as road underdogs against opponents on a losing streak have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Six of the Stars’ last seven night games against Pacific Division opponents at American Airlines Center have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Canucks’ last nine night games against opponents on a losing streak.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Stars’ last nine home games against Western Conference opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Dallas Stars rank 3rd in the league for goals against per game this season (2.55).
• The Dallas Stars are one of only three teams in the league to rank top 5 for both goals for and goals against per game this season.
• The Vancouver Canucks rank 3rd in the league for power play goals against this season (35).
• The Vancouver Canucks are one of only four teams to lose 8+ games when leading after Period 2 this season.

Stars vs Canadiens Prediction

The Canucks won six of the previous ten H2H encounters, but the Stars were better in the last four. They met twice this season, and Dallas won 5-3 at home and 4-1 in Vancouver. The Canucks will hardly make it to the playoffs even if they win all the remaining games, while the Stars are still fighting for the No.1 or No. 2 seed. They are a better team and are 28-8-2 at home, so I am backing the Stars to win and cover the puck line, just like they did in both H2Hs this season.