The Dallas Stars face off against the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday at Rogers Arena. We’re diving into a preview of the matchup, focusing on the best betting options.
Recent Head-to-Head
The Stars won the first encounter of the season 5-3 on January 31, extending their streak to three straight victories against the Canucks.
Dallas Stars Outlook
Dallas enters the game after a 5-4 loss to the Edmonton Oilers, dropping their record to 41-20-2. Following this matchup, the Stars head out for another road game against the Winnipeg Jets.
Stars Key Players & Stats
- Matt Duchene leads with 64 points, followed closely by Jason Robertson (65 points). Roope Hintz (52 points) and Wyatt Johnston (60 points) also provide key offensive contributions.
- In goal, Jake Oettinger boasts a strong 30-14-2 record with a 2.48 GAA, while Casey DeSmith has a 2.50 GAA and .912 save percentage.
Stars’ Winning Factors
- Dallas has been dominant in night games after a road loss, including seven straight wins against Vancouver.
- The Canucks have struggled following home wins, losing 11 of their last 12 at Rogers Arena.
- Dallas has been reliable on the puck line after road losses, covering in six consecutive night games.
Vancouver Canucks Recap
Vancouver comes in on a positive note, having defeated the Minnesota Wild 3-1 in their last outing, pushing their record to 29-22-11. After this game, they’ll host the Montreal Canadiens.
Canucks Key Players & Stats
- Quinn Hughes is the team leader with 60 points, while Brock Boeser (38 points) and Conor Garland (37 points) are also significant contributors.
- Kevin Lankinen has a solid 22-10-7 record, supported by Thatcher Demko’s 6-6-3 mark.
Why Vancouver Could Win
- The Canucks have won their last four games as home underdogs.
- The Stars have struggled in road games against Pacific Division teams, losing five of their last six.
- Vancouver tends to perform well against teams on a back-to-back, covering the puck line in eight of the last nine games at Rogers Arena.
Player Prop Facts for Vancouver
- Jake DeBrusk has scored in each of the Canucks’ last three games as underdogs against Central Division teams.
- Quinn Hughes has contributed at least one point in each of Vancouver’s last 11 home games as underdogs.
Total Goals Trends
- The Canucks’ recent home games have trended under the total goals line.
- In contrast, the Stars’ road games have consistently gone over the total goals line.
Prediction
Though Vancouver has shown some recent success, the Stars remain the stronger team overall. With a better record and Vancouver’s ongoing struggles at home, Dallas seems like the more reliable choice for this matchup. Expect them to bounce back from their loss and claim a victory in Vancouver.