The Vancouver Canucks got their fourth straight win yesterday and tonight they’ll got for five in a row when they head into Dallas to take on the Stars, who have won seven of their last ten games. The Dallas Stars (26-20-3-4) host the Vancouver Canucks (26-20-2-6) for some hard hitting NHL action. NHL oddsmakers at Sportsbook.com have the Stars as -145 moneyline favs over the Canucks with the over/under set at 5 ½ goals. Get your Vancouver Canucks vs Dallas Stars NHL Prediction in now at Sportsbook.com
The Canucks beat the Coyotes 4-3 after a three goal comeback in the third period, they got goals from Mattias Ohlund, Pavol Demitra, Alex Edler and Henrik Sedin. They are now 2-0 SU on their three game road trip where they’ve averaged 5.00 GAG. Goalie Roberto Luongo will be resting and Jason LaBarbera will be between the pipes. He’s 2-1-0-2 with a 3.07 GAA and a .907 SVPCT. The Canucks offense must be on their toes tonight as Dallas sits third in shots blocked. Their power play has scored a goal or more a game in their last six games, but their penalty kill has faltered by allowing a goal or more in their last nine games. The Canucks are 13-9-1-3 on the road where they average 2.92 GAG and give up an average 3.04 GAG. In their last five road games they are 3-2 SU where they’ve averaged 3.60 GAG and given up an average 2.80 GAG. The Canucks are 29-24 over/under and 14-11 over/under on the road.
The Stars lost to the Coyotes 0-1 after winning back to back games. The Stars are 15-7-2-2 at home where they average 3.38 GAG and give up an average 2.96 GAG. In their last five home games they are 4-1 SU where they’ve averaged 3.80 GAG and given up an average 1.00 GAG. Goalie Marty Turco is 25-18-3-4 with a 2.84 GAA and a .894 SVPCT along with two shutouts. Mike Ribeiro leads the Stars with 49pts while Loui Eriksson leads in scoring with 25 goals. The Stars are 29-23 over/under and 15-11 over/under at home.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Under is 8-1-2 in the last 11 meetings in Dallas.
- Under is 12-4-3 in the last 19 meetings.
- Canucks are 3-8 in the last 11 meetings in Dallas.
- Canucks are 4-0 in their last 4 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.
- Canucks are 4-0 in their last 4 overall.
- Stars are 4-0 in their last 4 games as a home favorite of -151 to -200.
- Stars are 5-1 in their last 6 games as a home favorite.
- Stars are 5-1 in their last 6 home games.
Vancouver Canucks vs Dallas Stars NHL Prediction
When: Fri, Feb 13, 2009 9:00 PM ET
Line: Sportsbook.com
Pick: Canucks +150
Point-Spreads.com Vancouver Canucks vs Dallas Stars NHL Prediction
The Bottom Line: When the Canucks are on a scoring roll they have confidence, but without Luongo, who knows. The Stars were lack luster against the Coyotes. Go Canucks! Get your Vancouver Canucks vs Dallas Stars NHL Prediction in now at Sportsbook.com and receive a 10% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit!
