NHL Betting Preview - Vancouver Canucks Underdogs vs Dallas Stars at Vancouver

The Vancouver Canucks will look to bolster their win total and reward fans moneyline betting when the Dallas Stars invade Rogers Arena on Thursday.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

On the Sportsbook NHL betting line for this matchup, Vancouver sat as 104 underdogs over at Sportsbook. The total was set at 5.5 at Sportsbook but may move closer to puck drop.

Odds Shark computer prediction formulas pick a 3-2.8 win for the Canucks on Thursday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.

Dallas Stars vs Vancouver Canucks Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Canucks sit at 28-32-9 on the season; in comparison, the Dallas Stars are currently 27-32-10. Looking to wager on the totals? Vancouver is 27-30-12 OU, and Dallas is 38-31 OU. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Vancouver vs Dallas injuries news.

The NHL Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Vancouver Canucks rated this week at No. 29 and the Dallas Stars sitting at No. 12.

Statistical Matchup

Offensively, the game matches up the Vancouver Canucks No. 28-ranked offense (2.3 goals per game) against a Dallas Stars defense that ranks No. 30 at 3.3 goals per game allowed. The Canucks Sportsbook has clicked at a 13.5% rate while the Stars have a 73.99% rate on the penalty kill.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Dallas lost its last outing, a 7-1 result against the Oilers on March 14. Bettors who backed the Oilers at -175 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (8) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

Vancouver was a 6-3 loser in its last match at home against the Bruins. They lost as favorites, while the total score of 9 made Sportsbooks of OVER bettors.

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