Stars vs Canucks Prediction, Preview, Odds, Picks, Mar 14
Stars Visit Surging Canucks
The Dallas Stars go for their fourth straight win when they take on the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday night. Dallas, boasting a solid 36-17-13 record, sits firmly at the top of the Central Division in the Western Conference. This makes the NHL playoff odds apparent.
By contrast, the Canucks’ record of 28-32-5 is nothing to write home about. Still, they’ve picked up four consecutive victories as they try to find solid ground. As the two teams square off, it’s clear that both have different objectives in mind, and dismissing the Canucks easily in this game and in the NHL picks could be a fatal decision.
Stars Battling for Western Supremacy
If you follow the NHL news, you know that the season has proven to be immensely successful for the Dallas Stars, with substantial improvements seen in their offensive strategy, resulting in a notable increase of 3.42 goals per game.
The contribution of Jason Robertson and Roope Hintz cannot be overlooked, considering their exceptional performance translating to a total of 75 goals.
However, the team’s success on the ice and the NHL lines hasn’t been limited to just the offensive end. Defensemen Miro Heiskanen and Colin Miller have 7.7 defensive point shares, with Esa Lindell and Jani Hakanpaa adding 9.1.
Thanks to all these contributions, the Stars have been having a standout season, averaging 3.42 goals per game and frequently coming out on top against even the toughest opponents. Backup goalie Matt Murray stopped 19 of 21 shots in Monday’s win at Seattle. Jake Oettinger is expected back in the net against Vancouver.
Canucks Hope to Continue Hot Streak
Every season, the Vancouver Canucks face an enormous amount of pressure to perform, yet this season brought with it a sense of profound disappointment.
Despite averaging 3.34 goals per NHL game, including 15 in the last four, the Canucks haven’t put up a consistent defense. This has led to repeated losses and disaster in the NHL picks.
Coming off the recent wins, Vancouver enters this matchup with great momentum. However, the defense is going to have to step up if the Canucks expect to beat the Stars. Their recent record against teams with a winning history has been lackluster, with only five victories in their last 17 games.
Consequently, when they face formidable opponents on their home ice, they are undeniably the underdogs, which shows in the NHL betting predictions.
Stars vs Canucks Game Injuries
Stars vs Canucks Head-to-Head
These two have a solid track record that’s easy to follow. Over their last 13 contests, the road team won nine of the games. Dallas has taken nine of the last 13 games in the series as well.
Stars vs Canucks Game Information
- Game: Stars (37-17-13) vs Canucks (28-32-5)
- Location: Rogers Arena, Vancouver, BC
- Day/Time: Tuesday, March 14th, 10:00 PM ET
- Stars vs Canucks Live Stream: NHL.TV
Stars vs Canucks Betting Lines
Stars vs Canucks Picks and Prediction
It would be difficult to place sports bets against the Stars, given their solid performances. In the NHL odds, the line is lean but tilted in Dallas’ favor at -140.
While Vancouver will prove to be a bigger challenge than Dallas expects, the Stars will capitalize on a stronger defense to save the game.
The Stars are listed at -140 in our Vegas NHL lines. This means that if you wager $100 on Stars, you have a chance to win $71. The Canuck are +120, offering a chance to win $120 on a $100 wager.
The implied probability attached to the betting lines gives Starsa a 58.33% chance to win, with Canuck at 45.45%.
