Dallas Stars @ Vancouver Canucks - March 9, 2025

Alright, folks, gather ‘round because we’re gearing up for a showdown between the Dallas Stars and the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena this Sunday. It’s one of those matchups that has me feeling a bit superstitious—maybe I’ll wear my lucky socks while I place my bets.

Let’s break it down: The Stars come into this game with a solid record of 28-14-1, and they’ve been performing well lately with a 4-1 SU in their last five games. However, there’s something about them that makes me cautious—they’re just 2-5 ATS in their last seven outings. But let’s not forget, they’ve been lighting up the scoreboard; they average about 3.4 goals per game and have an impressive shooting percentage of over 12%. With power play stats hovering around 22.6%, they know how to capitalize when given the chance.

On the flip side, we have the Vancouver Canucks who are sitting at 19-14-10. They just snagged a win against the Wild, which is great momentum heading into this matchup. However, their offensive stats are not as flashy as Dallas’. They score roughly 2.7 goals per game with a shooting percentage of about 11%. Their power play is decent but less productive than Dallas’s; sitting at around 22.5% as well.

Defensively, both teams have shown some grit but Dallas edges out Vancouver slightly in terms of save percentage (90.7% vs. Vancouver’s 88.9%). When it comes to penalty kills, Dallas also leads with an impressive rate of around 84% compared to Vancouver’s modest 81%.

Now let’s talk strategy—Dallas may be favored at -172 on the moneyline but I’m leaning towards them covering the spread here. With their offensive firepower combined with a solid defensive unit, they should be able to control this game more than Vancouver can manage.

As for totals? I’m betting on it being under the set line of 5.5 goals tonight. Given that both teams have seen several games go UNDER recently—Vancouver has had nine unders in their last eleven—it seems reasonable to expect another low-scoring affair here.

So here’s my final prediction: Dallas takes home the victory while covering the spread and keeping it under on total goals scored tonight! If you’re looking for value bets or considering placing your wagers tonight, remember what I always say: trust your instincts and maybe throw in a little superstition for good measure! Good luck out there!