The visiting Vancouver Canucks hope for a solid performance on Thursday as they look to steal a win at American Airlines Center against the Dallas Stars.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
On the Sportsbook NHL betting line for this matchup, Dallas sat as -153 favorites over at Sportsbook. The total was set at 5.5 at Sportsbook but may move closer to puck drop.
Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 3.8-3.3 win for the Stars on Thursday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Vancouver Canucks vs Dallas Stars Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
7-2-0 Dallas battles the Canucks, currently with a 4-2-3 mark. The OVER/UNDER records, important for totals bettors, are 6-3 for the Stars and 3-5-1 for the Canucks. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Dallas vs Vancouver injuries news.
This game puts the Dallas Stars, most recently No. 2 in the Odds Shark NHL Power Rankings, up against the Vancouver Canucks, who rate a No. 4 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Dallas Stars No. 4-ranked offense (3.44 goals per game) against a Vancouver Canucks defense that ranks No. 5 at 2 goals per game allowed. The Stars Sportsbook has clicked at a 30% rate while the Canucks have a 86.36% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Last time out for Vancouver, they were a 5-1 Sportsbook as they battled the Canadiens at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Canucks at +104 were rewarded, while the 6 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Dallas won its last outing, a 4-3 result against the Ducks on October 27. Bettors who backed the Stars at -180 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (7) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
- Vancouver is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
- Vancouver is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Dallas
- The total has gone OVER in 7 of Vancouver's last 10 games when playing Dallas
- Vancouver is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Dallas
- Dallas is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
- The total has gone OVER in 6 of Dallas's last 8 games
- Dallas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
- The total has gone OVER in 6 of Dallas's last 8 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Vancouver at Arizona, Friday, October 30th
Dallas home to San Jose, Saturday, October 31st
