Stars vs. Canucks: How to Watch, Odds, Picks & Predictions

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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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WRITTEN BY

Matt Rooney

Matt comes from Chicago and has lived in the area his whole life. Graduated from and played football at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, IL while also serving as the director of student sports broadcasting. He writes for Betsperts as well as appears on several shows across the network.

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