Thursday’s NHL schedule features a contest between the favored Dallas Stars (45-19-9, -125 on the moneyline to win on the road) and the Vancouver Canucks (45-19-8, +105 moneyline odds) at 10:00 PM ET on ESPN+ and BSSW.
You can see the Canucks-Stars matchup on ESPN+ and BSSW.
Stars vs. Canucks Game Info & Odds
- When: Thursday, March 28, 2024 at 10:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+ and BSSW
- Where: Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia
- TV Channel: ESPN+ and BSSW
- Favorite: Stars (-125)
- Underdog: Canucks (+105)
- Over/under: 6
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Stars and Canucks Betting Trends
- In 47 games this season, Dallas and its opponent have combined for more than 6 goals.
- Vancouver and its opponent have combined to score more than 6 goals in 42 of 72 games this season.
- These teams score 7.2 goals per match between them, 1.2 more than this game’s over/under.
- Combined, these teams give up 5.6 goals per game, 0.4 fewer than this game’s over/under.
- The Stars have been favored on the moneyline 63 times this season, and have finished 42-21 in those games.
- The Canucks have been an underdog in 25 games this season, and won 15 (60.0%).
Stars Stats & Insights
- The Stars offense’s 267 total goals (3.7 per game) are ranked second in the league this year.
- The Stars rank 15th in total goals against, conceding 3.0 goals per game (217 total) in league action.
- The team has the league’s fifth-best goal differential at +50 this season.
- The Stars convert 11.6% of their shots, ranking fourth in the NHL.
- The Stars have shut out opponents twice. As a team, they are averaging 15.3 hits and 14.8 blocked shots per game this season.
- In their past 10 matchups, the Stars are 8-2-0 to earn 90.0% of the possible points.
- They are scoring at a 4.5 goals-per-game average (45 total) during that time.
- On the defensive side, the Stars have allowed 2.9 goals per game (29 total) in those 10 matchups.
Canucks Stats & Insights
- The Canucks have the NHL’s fourth-best scoring offense (251 total goals, 3.5 per game).
- The Canucks have been one of the toughest defensive units in the league this season, allowing 190 goals (2.6 per game) to rank fourth.
- They have a +61 goal differential, which is the best in the league.
- The 12.4% shooting percentage the Canucks have compiled tops the league.
- The Canucks have shut out their opponent seven times this season.
- Over the past 10 contests, the Canucks have gone 7-2-1 (80.0% of possible points).
- They are scoring at a 2.9 goals-per-game average (29 total) over that stretch.
- On the defensive side, the Canucks have given up 17 goals (1.7 per game) over those 10 matchups.
Stars Key Players to Watch
- Jason Robertson is one of Dallas’ leading contributors with 74 points. He has 25 goals and 49 assists this season.
- Through 71 games, Matt Duchene has 24 goals and 38 assists.
- In 46 games, Jake Oettinger has a record of 28-13-4. He has conceded 129 goals (2.97 goals against average) and has racked up 1131 saves.
Stars Player Props
- Jason Robertson Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -160, Under Odds: +124)
- Jason Robertson Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +130, Under Odds: -166)
- Matt Duchene Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +100, Under Odds: -130)
- Matt Duchene Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +195, Under Odds: -260)
- Joe Pavelski Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -115, Under Odds: -115)
- Joe Pavelski Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +180, Under Odds: -238)
Canucks Key Players to Watch
- J.T. Miller’s 34 goals and 57 assists in 72 games give him 91 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
- Elias Pettersson is a top contributor for Vancouver, with 85 total points this season. He has netted 33 goals and provided 52 assists in 72 games.
- Thatcher Demko has a .916 save percentage (ninth-best in the league), with 1302 total saves, while giving up 119 goals (2.5 goals against average). He has put together a 33-13-2 record between the posts for Vancouver this season.
Canucks Player Props
- Elias Pettersson Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -245)
- Elias Pettersson Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -130)
- J.T. Miller Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -220)
- J.T. Miller Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -120)
- Quinn Hughes Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -215)
- Quinn Hughes Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -166)
Stars vs. Canucks Injuries
- Stars: Evgenii Dadonov: Lower Body (Out), Jani Hakanpaa: Lower Body (Questionable), Tyler Seguin: Rest (Questionable)
- Canucks: Tucker Poolman: Head (Out), Elias Lindholm: Undisclosed (Questionable), Thatcher Demko: Knee (Out)
Stars vs. Canucks Prediction
- Puck Line Pick:
Canucks (+1.5)
- Pick OU:
Over (6)
- Score Prediction:
Canucks 4 – Stars 3
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