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Dallas Stars Favored to Extend Winning Streak Against Vancouver Canucks in Lone Star State Battle

In the upcoming matchup between the Vancouver Canucks and the Dallas Stars, both teams are eager to secure a victory on the ice in the Lone Star State. Vancouver comes off a 3-1 win against Nashville, while Dallas recently rallied to defeat Vegas in overtime. Historically, the Canucks have dominated the series with a 7-2-1 record in the last 10 meetings, but the Stars have claimed victory in the last two matchups, including a 3-1 win in their most recent meeting. Dallas is favored to win with a betting line of -175 that has remained constant. Stay tuned for our Canucks vs. Stars prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Canucks +150 | Stars -175
• Spread: Canucks +1.5 (-175) | Stars -1.5 (+151)
• Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Dallas will win straight-up is 64%.

Vancouver vs Dallas Stats

Vancouver Canucks

Vancouver Canucks picked up their third consecutive victory with a win over Nashville on the road. The team improved their overall record to 23-17-10 and currently holds fourth place in the Pacific Division. They are 11 points behind the Golden Knights and Oilers for the top spot in their division, and two points behind the Kings for the last guaranteed spot. Vancouver sits in the second wild card spot in the Western Conference. The Canucks are tied for 20th in the league in goals per game, averaging 2.84 goals, and are tied for 19th in goals against, allowing 3.10 goals per game. They have a 10th-ranked power play success rate of 22.8% and are 12th in penalty killing at 80.5%. In their game against Nashville, Vancouver played strong defense and received solid goaltending, leading them to victory. Nils Hoglander and Linus Karlsson scored for the Canucks, with Pius Suter sealing the win with an empty net goal. Thatcher Demko made 31 saves in the game, and Kevin Lankinen is expected to start in the next game. The team currently holds a power ranking of 24, ranking 22nd in offense and 21st in defense, with an overall record of 23-17-10 for the season.

Dallas Stars Analysis

The Dallas Stars continue their strong performance, winning their third straight game and fourth in the last five by defeating Vegas in overtime on the road. With a record of 32-17-1, they currently hold the second spot in the Central Division, trailing the Jets by eight points for the top spot. The Stars rank 10th in the league in goals per game, averaging 3.14, and are third in goals against, allowing only 2.46 goals per game. Their power play success rate is 23rd in the league at 18.8% while their penalty killing is third at 84.2%. Dallas rallied from a two-goal deficit against Vegas, with Mavrik Bourque and Wyatt Johnston scoring crucial goals, leading to a hat trick from Johnston in overtime to secure the victory. Despite injuries to key players such as Miro Heiskanen, Tyler Seguin, and Mason Marchment, the Stars continue to perform at a high level. Their power ranking is currently at 8 and they are ranked 10th for offense and third for defense in the league. The Stars faced Vancouver in their last three matchups, with Vancouver winning two out of three games.

Stars poised to extend winning streak against Canucks in home matchup

Both teams enter this game with three consecutive victories, however, the Stars hold a clear advantage on both offense and defense. Vancouver has shown strength on the road with a 14-7-4 record, but Dallas has an impressive 18-7-1 record at home. Recently, Dallas demonstrated resilience by defeating Vegas in overtime on the road and has proven to be formidable on their home ice. The Stars also have the benefit of extra rest, having last played on Tuesday compared to Vancouver who played on Wednesday. Despite Lankinen's impressive performance for the Canucks, their lackluster offensive capabilities will likely result in a victory for Dallas in their home arena.

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