Vancouver Canucks vs Dallas Stars Prediction, Picks & Odds | 16 Oct 2025

NHL Betting Preview: Canucks vs Stars

The Vancouver Canucks meet the Dallas Stars in this NHL matchup at American Airlines Center, with face-off scheduled for 20:00 on Thursday, October 16. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and the starting lineups.

Find Out Why Stars Can Seal Victory

It’s time to side with the Stars to record a regulation time victory against the Canucks. They should have the upper hand and the -120 for our 3-Way Moneyline prediction looks a good price.

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Overtime Joy for Canucks in Previous H2H

Vancouver Canucks have been defeated in back-to-back games. They were recently beaten at home to St Louis Blues by a 5-2 scoreline at Delta Center. Kiefer Sherwood scored both of the goals.

Dallas Stars were winners for the third straight time in their last game. Landing a 5-2 home victory against Minnesota Wild at American Airlines Center. There were five different goalscorers including Esa Lindell. Goalie Jake Oettinger produced a great performance and had 39 saves (.951).

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 6-5 win for the Canucks at American Airlines Center when they last played the Stars. In the past 10 games between the teams, the Canucks have won six.

Starting Goalies

Thatcher Demko (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	1-1-0	1.6	.944	0
23/24	35-14-2	2.45	.918	5

Jake Oettinger (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	3-0-0	3.2	.905	0
23/24	35-14-2	2.72	.905	3

5 wins, 4 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.1 goals from 24.7 shots on goal, with a 16.7% powerplay efficiency. The Canucks have given up 2.8 goals from 29.8 shots, averaging 3.6 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 86.1%.

Kiefer Sherwood is the top points scorer with 8 points, 5 goals and 3 assists, with Conor Garland racking up 7 points, 1 goal and 6 assists, in the past 10 games. Goalie Kevin Lankinen have a 2.57 goal against average with a .923 save percentage.

The Stars have 5 wins and 5 losses, averaging 2.7 goals from 25.9 shots on goal, with a 21.4% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 3.7 goals from 29.5 shots, averaging 4.8 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 77.1%.

The top points scorer is Thomas Harley with 10 points, 2 goals and 8 assists, while Jason Robertson is next in line after registering 9 points, 6 goals and 3 assists. Goalie Jake Oettinger have a 3.29 GAA with a .889 SV%.

Vancouver Canucks vs Dallas Stars Prediction & Picks

Our Vancouver Canucks vs Dallas Stars betting guide delivers expert insight, including a main match pick, our correct score angle and bet builder recommendations. Dive into each section below for more.

Game Prediction

Dallas Stars look value on the 60-minute line and our pick is that they will claim a victory in this NHL clash. We’re happy to take the -120 that the home team win in regulation time.

Our hockey predictions are built after tracking the latest team news and reviewing recent form. We also dive into up-to-date NHL stats, which often serve as a solid barometer for how the action might unfold.

Key Canucks vs Stars stats:

• Stars have won 8 of their last 10 games at home.
• Stars have won 12 of their last 20 games.
• Stars have won 3 consecutive games.
• Canucks have lost 3 of their last 5 games on the road.
• Canucks have lost 11 of their last 20 games.
• Canucks have lost their last 2 games.

Stars 3-Way Moneyline Probability

The best betting apps imply that our pick has a 54.6% prospect of winning. After careful examination, our cappers calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

Dallas can be backed in different ways and you might find the odds more attractive when you check out the Puck Line, Winning Margin or the Match Winner & Total Goals options.

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Correct Score Prediction

Canucks 3 - 5 Stars

An exciting bet could be a 5-3 victory in favor of the Stars at odds of +2200. A correct score wager provides a fun alternative and a nice potential return on the cards.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Canucks

Stars

1-0

Canucks

+5000

Stars

+4500

2-0

Canucks

+5000

Stars

+3500

2-1

Canucks

+1500

Stars

+1200

3-0

Canucks

+4000

Stars

+2200

3-1

Canucks

+2200

Stars

+1500

3-2

Canucks

+1000

Stars

+750

4-0

Canucks

+6000

Stars

+2500

4-1

Canucks

+2200

Stars

+1150

4-2

Canucks

+2000

Stars

+1300

4-3

Canucks

+1300

Stars

+1000

5-0

Canucks

+11000

Stars

+4500

5-1

Canucks

+4000

Stars

+1700

5-2

Canucks

+2500

Stars

+1300

5-3

Canucks

+3300

Stars

+2200

5-4

Canucks

+2500

Stars

+2000

6-0

Canucks

+2500

Stars

+6600

6-1

Canucks

+10000

Stars

+4000

6-2

Canucks

+5500

Stars

+2400

6-3

Canucks

+4500

Stars

+2500

6-4

Canucks

+6600

Stars

+4500

6-5

Canucks

+6000

Stars

+5500

7-0

Canucks

+6000

Stars

+10000

7-1

Canucks

+6000

Stars

+6600

7-2

Canucks

+14000

Stars

+5500

7-3

Canucks

+9000

Stars

+5000

7-4

Canucks

+9000

Stars

+6000

7-5

Canucks

+14000

Stars

+11000

7-6

Canucks

+14000

Stars

+12500

8-1

Canucks

+14000

Stars

+11000

8-2

Canucks

+14000

Stars

+10000

8-3

Canucks

+14000

Stars

+11000

8-4

Canucks

+14000

Stars

+11000

8-5

Canucks

+14000

Stars

+14000

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Vancouver Canucks vs Dallas Stars Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Stars Heavy Favorites in Eyes of the Books

Dallas Stars have the shortest price to win this game, with the sportsbooks giving them a 67% probability due to their -200 Moneyline betting odds. Vancouver Canucks are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +162.

The puck line is 1.5 and the total goals line is 5.5. A Totals wager is always available and can often provide value selections. If you’re going for Over 5.5, then the odds are -132.

Whether you’re wagering pre-game or in-game, the best NHL betting sites offer a huge selection of team props and game lines. With practically endless options, it’s great to have so many alternatives to match your view of the encounter.

Moneyline

Canucks

+162

Stars

-200

3-Way Moneyline

Canucks

+265

Tie

+335

Stars

-120

Puck Line

Canucks +1.5

-152

Stars -1.5

+124

Total Goals

Under 5.5

+108

Over 5.5

-132

Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Vancouver Canucks Stats

Dallas Stars Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.90 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 7.30 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.10 goals and allowed 2.80 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.70 pts and allowed 3.60 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.50 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.30 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 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.80 goals and allowed 3.70 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.80 goals and allowed 2.50 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 24.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 7.8
• Blocks: 10.9
• Faceoff Wins : 26
• Hits: 24.1
• Giveaways: 16.3
• Takeaways: 4.3

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 27.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 7.5
• Blocks: 13.7
• Faceoff Wins : 26.4
• Hits: 26.9
• Giveaways: 15.6
• Takeaways: 2.9

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.9
• Shots: 25.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 12
• Blocks: 12.3
• Faceoff Wins : 31.5
• Hits: 26.9
• Giveaways: 15.9
• Takeaways: 3.6

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 1.4
• Shots: 25
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.5
• Penalty Minutes: 11.1
• Blocks: 15.9
• Faceoff Wins : 30.2
• Hits: 31.6
• Giveaways: 15.7
• Takeaways: 3.6

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Vancouver Canucks Player Stats & Roster

#	Player	GP	MIN	G	A	P	+/-
44	Kiefer Sherwood	3	14.03	3	0	3	0
6	Brock Boeser	3	17.8	2	0	2	-1
72	Filip Chytil	3	16.8	2	0	2	-2

74	Jake DeBrusk	3	16.27	0	2	2	0
13	Arshdeep Bains	3	12.23	0	2	2	1
23	Jonathan Lekkerimaeki	3	11.83	1	0	1	0
18	Drew O'Connor	3	13.63	0	1	1	2
54	Aatu Raety	3	12.07	0	1	1	2
43	Quinn Hughes	3	25.87	0	1	1	-2
91	Evander Kane	3	16.57	0	1	1	-2
40	Elias Pettersson	3	15.97	0	1	1	0
8	Conor Garland	3	18.27	0	1	1	0
57	Tyler Myers	3	19.4	0	0	0	1
17	Filip Hronek	3	24.5	0	0	0	-1
29	Marcus Pettersson	3	18.57	0	0	0	1
26	Elias Pettersson	3	13.6	0	0	0	2
	Braeden Cootes	3	10.77	0	0	0	-2
27	Derek Forbort	2	13.95	0	0	0	0
90	Vittorio Mancini	1	15.4	0	0	0	-1

#	Goalies	GP	GAA	SV%
35	Thatcher Demko	2	1.54	0.944
32	Kevin Lankinen	1	4.09	0.886

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Dallas Stars Player Stats & Roster

#	Player	GP	MIN	G	A	P	+/-
96	Mikko Rantanen	3	20.53	1	4	5	2
24	Roope Hintz	3	20.4	1	4	5	3
55	Thomas Harley	3	23.53	1	4	5	1

53	Wyatt Johnston	3	20.6	3	1	4	2
21	Jason Robertson	3	19.07	2	2	4	4
23	Esa Lindell	3	23.77	1	2	3	3
5	Nils Lundkvist	3	17.57	1	2	3	1
95	Matt Duchene	3	13.97	1	1	2	2
4	Miro Heiskanen	3	24.63	0	2	2	1
91	Tyler Seguin	3	16.27	1	1	2	3
12	Radek Faksa	3	14.17	1	0	1	-2
11	Nathan Bastian	3	7.17	1	0	1	-2
18	Sam Steel	3	14.93	0	1	1	0
46	Ilya Lyubushkin	2	12.95	0	1	1	3
22	Mavrik Bourque	3	11.77	0	1	1	1
49	Justin Hryckowian	3	7.53	0	0	0	-1
6	Lian Bichsel	3	15.5	0	0	0	1
15	Colin Blackwell	3	12.07	0	0	0	-2
28	Alexander Petrovic	1	11.7	0	0	0	0

#	Goalies	GP	GAA	SV%
1	Casey DeSmith	-	-	-
29	Jake Oettinger	3	3.24	0.905

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Injuries & Suspensions

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.