Dallas Stars vs Vancouver Canucks Prediction, Picks & Odds | 02 Mar 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Stars vs Canucks

The Dallas Stars square off against the Vancouver Canucks at Delta Center, with face-off scheduled for 22:00 on Monday, March 2.

The prediction is that the Stars will outscore the Canucks in 60 minutes, with odds of -115 currently available on the 3-Way Moneyline. That looks a price worth taking on this value pick.

Dallas Stars beat Nashville Predators in their previous game, making it eight straight victories. It was a 3-2 (OT) home win at American Airlines Center. Wyatt Johnston, Jason Robertson and Nathan Bastian each scored one goal. Goalie Jake Oettinger had 25 saves (.926).

Vancouver Canucks have been defeated in their last five games. On the road, they recently suffered a 5-1 loss against Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena. Canucks had 28 shots and Liam Oehgren scored the only goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Stars won the most recent encounter between these teams. A 4-2 victory was registered against the Canucks at Delta Center. The past 10 H2H clashes have seen both teams record five wins.

Starting Goalies

Jake Oettinger (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	24-10-4	2.7	.898	2
23/24	35-14-2	2.72	.905	3

Kevin Lankinen (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	7-20-4	3.7	.874	0
23/24	11-6-0	2.82	.908	1

9 wins and 1 loss, averaging 3.6 goals from 28.0 shots on goal, with a 31.6% powerplay efficiency. The Stars have been giving up 2.4 goals from 21.4 shots, averaging 3.2 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 84.4%.

Jason Robertson is the top points scorer with 12 points, 6 goals and 6 assists, with Miro Heiskanen racking up 12 points, all of which were assists. Goalie Jake Oettinger have a 2.80 goal against average with a .874 save percentage.

The Canucks have 2 wins, 6 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 2.3 goals from 26.1 shots on goal, with a 3.5% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 3.7 goals from 29.1 shots, averaging 2.8 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 71.4%.

The top points scorer is Teddy Blugers with 7 points, 4 goals and 3 assists, while Elias Pettersson is next best after registering 7 points, 1 goal and 6 assists. Goalie Kevin Lankinen have a 4.83 GAA with a .821 SV%.

Dallas Stars vs Vancouver Canucks Prediction & Picks

We dive into the best Dallas Stars vs Vancouver Canucks betting angles, including a key match prediction, our correct score forecast and a value-focused bet builder. Read on for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

Take Dallas Stars at -115 on the 60-minute line to get the better of their opponents. We believe that they have a strong chance of claiming a victory in this NHL encounter.

Team news and current form always play a key role in shaping our expert hockey picks. We also dig into the latest stats and trends to help deliver the most accurate NHL predictions possible.

Key Stars vs Canucks stats:

• Stars have won 8 consecutive games.
• Stars have won 9 of their last 10 games.
• Stars have won 11 of their last 20 games.
• Canucks have lost their last 5 games.
• Canucks have lost 18 of their last 20 games.
• Canucks have lost 8 of their last 10 games.

Stars 3-Way Moneyline Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 53.5% chance of landing a return. However, we think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Stars 3 - 2 Canucks

We’re taking a chance on the Stars to achieve a 3-2 winning scoreline. Odds of +750 means we can place a smaller stake and still achieve a nice return.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Stars

Canucks

1-0

Stars

+4500

Canucks

+5500

2-0

Stars

+4000

Canucks

+5500

2-1

Stars

+1200

Canucks

+1600

3-0

Stars

+2400

Canucks

+4000

3-1

Stars

+1500

Canucks

+2200

3-2

Stars

+750

Canucks

+1000

4-0

Stars

+2800

Canucks

+6000

4-1

Stars

+1150

Canucks

+2200

4-2

Stars

+1300

Canucks

+2000

4-3

Stars

+1000

Canucks

+1200

5-0

Stars

+4500

Canucks

+11000

5-1

Stars

+1700

Canucks

+4000

5-2

Stars

+1300

Canucks

+2500

5-3

Stars

+2000

Canucks

+3000

5-4

Stars

+2000

Canucks

+2500

6-1

Stars

+4000

Canucks

+10000

6-2

Stars

+2400

Canucks

+5500

6-3

Stars

+2500

Canucks

+4500

6-4

Stars

+4500

Canucks

+6600

6-5

Stars

+5000

Canucks

+6000

7-2

Stars

+5500

Canucks

+14000

7-3

Stars

+4500

Canucks

+9000

7-4

Stars

+6000

Canucks

+9000

7-5

Stars

+10000

Canucks

+13000

7-6

Stars

+12500

Canucks

+14000

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Dallas Stars vs Vancouver Canucks Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The Dallas Stars odds have been priced up by the sportsbooks and they are -192 betting favorites to land victory in this game which means a 66% chance of winning. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Vancouver Canucks are trading at +158.

The puck line is calculated to be 1.5, while total goals comes in at 5.5. A wager on Totals allows bettors to use the latest data to good effect. The Over 5.5 selection is available to back at -128.

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Moneyline

Stars

-192

Canucks

+158

3-Way Moneyline

Stars

-119

Tie

+335

Canucks

+260

Puck Line

Stars -1.5

+134

Canucks +1.5

-164

Total Goals

Under 5.5

+104

Over 5.5

-128

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Dallas Stars Stats

Vancouver Canucks Stats

Moneyline

• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.10 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.60 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.70 goals and allowed 2.40 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.80 pts and allowed 2.80 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.10 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.80 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.30 goals and allowed 3.80 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.30 goals and allowed 3.50 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 1.2
• Shots: 28
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 7.3
• Blocks: 12.4
• Faceoff Wins : 29.4
• Hits: 18.9
• Giveaways: 14.7
• Takeaways: 4.4

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 26
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 6.5
• Blocks: 10.8
• Faceoff Wins : 21.8
• Hits: 18.4
• Giveaways: 15.5
• Takeaways: 4.7

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.1
• Shots: 26.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 2.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 7.7
• Blocks: 11.3
• Faceoff Wins : 25.9
• Hits: 19
• Giveaways: 17
• Takeaways: 5.5

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.2
• Shots: 28.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 6.5
• Blocks: 12.7
• Faceoff Wins : 26.9
• Hits: 21.2
• Giveaways: 15.8
• Takeaways: 4.9

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

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