Dallas Stars vs Vancouver Canucks Prediction, 3/28/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Dallas Stars vs Vancouver Canucks

Date: Thursday, March 28, 2024

Location: Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC

TV: Sportsnet

Odds/Point Spread: Stars (+110) Canucks (-132)

The Dallas Stars (45-19-9) are hitting the road to Rogers Arena on Thursday where they will take on the Vancouver Canucks (45-19-8). The moneyline on this matchup has the Stars at +110 and the Canucks are coming in at -132. The betting total is set at 7.

The Dallas Stars will head into their next game feeling good after earning a 6-3 win against the Sharks in their previous contest . Dallas accumulated 11 penalty minutes for this contest. The Stars had a solid offensive output in the win. Additionally, they had 4 power play opportunities and notched 1 goal. In the game, they netted 6 of the 41 shots they attempted.

Get all of our NHL Picks

In the matter of their scoring capabilities, the Dallas Stars have accumulated 267 goals (2nd in hockey) on the year and have given up 217. For the year, the have a total of 99 points and their points percentage is sitting at .678. Dallas is sitting with 214 power play opportunities and they have notched 50 goals out of those chances, earning them a percentage of 23.36%. While playing at even strength, the Stars have surrendered 176 goals while earning 217 as an offensive unit. Dallas has attempted 2,296 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 11.6%. The Stars have had 2,117 shots tried against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .897. Dallas Stars opponents have earned 217 power play opportunities (16th in hockey) and have come away with 41 goals in those attempts.

The player in the crease for this game is Jake Oettinger. Opponents have been able to score 450 goals versus Oettinger in his NHL career and his average for goals against per game is 2.56. Oettinger has participated in 185 games during his hockey career. His save percentage is .911 during his 10,559 minutes played. He has amassed an overall record of 106-47-23 and he has gotten the start in 176 games. In his professional hockey career, Oettinger has tallied 100 quality starts and his quality starts rate sits at .568. Oettinger has seen 5,078 shot attempts taken against him and has accrued 4,628 total saves.

The last time they were on the ice, Vancouver squared up with the Kings in a game where the Canucks ended up losing by a score of 3-2. The Canucks converted 2 goals of the 23 shots on goal they pursued. They had 2 power play chances in this matchup but weren't able to finish one of them with a goal.

The Canucks have 201 goals at even strength and 50 goals (12th in the league) while on the power play. Vancouver has taken 2,031 shots (26th in the NHL) and has a shooting percentage of 12.36%, while allowing the other team 2,067 shots. On the year, the Vancouver Canucks have tallied 251 goals, 98 points, in addition to a points percentage of .681. They have allowed 190 goals to be scored by way of 146 goals at even strength and 44 goals while they had less men on the ice. They have earned 227 chances on the power play and they have a power play rate of 22.03%. They have accumulated a penalty kill percentage of 79.72% on their oppositions 217 opportunities on the power play, and their save percentage currently comes in at 90.8%.

Across the rink you are expected to see Casey DeSmith in net. DeSmith has accumulated a career record of 69-50-21 and has been in net for 159 contests. DeSmith's percentage of quality starts sits at 54.3% and he has accumulated 75 quality starting assignments in his NHL career. He has gathered 4,099 stops out of 4,504 shots tried, giving him a save % of .910. His opposition is averaging 2.80 goals per game and he has surrendered 405 goals altogether. He has started in 138 games and has played for a total of 8,686 minutes.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Josh's Pick: Take Vancouver (-132)

Get $60 worth of FREE premium member picks. No Obligation. No Salesman. No Credit Card. Fast Sign up with Instant Access Click Here