Vancouver Canucks vs Dallas Stars Prediction, 4/8/2025 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Vancouver Canucks vs Dallas Stars

Date: Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Location: American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX

TV: Victory+

Odds/Point Spread: Canucks (+102) Stars (-122)

The Vancouver Canucks (35-29-13) are traveling to American Airlines Center on Tuesday where they will meet the Dallas Stars (50-22-5). The moneyline on this contest has the Canucks at +102 and the Stars are priced at -122. The betting total comes in at 6.

The Vancouver Canucks will be looking to get a win in their next outing after their 5-0 defeat against the Kraken in their previous contest . Vancouver accounted for 18 minutes in the box in this game. In addition, they had 3 chances with extra men on the ice but weren't able to score a goal. The Canucks offense left a lot to be desired in this defeat. For the matchup, they took the loss without having netted any of the 24 shots they launched.

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In regard to scoring goals, the Vancouver Canucks have accounted for 218 goals (21st in hockey) over the course of the season and have surrendered 237. For the year, they have recorded 83 points and their points % is .539. Vancouver comes into the game with 208 power play chances and they have notched 47 goals during those advantages, giving them a percentage of 22.60%. While playing at even strength, the Canucks have allowed the opponent to score 202 goals while earning 171 themselves. Vancouver has tried 1,964 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 11.1%. The Canucks thus far have had 2,058 shots tried against them and hold a save percentage of .885. Vancouver Canucks opponents have earned 210 power play tries (19th in the league) and have come away with 35 goals in those chances.

Patrolling the crease for the game will be Kevin Lankinen. Lankinen has taken the ice for 160 contests during his professional hockey career. He has amassed a mark of 69-58-21 and he has started in 147 games. The opposition has scored 447 goals against Lankinen in his pro hockey career and his goals against average per game is 4.21. Lankinen has had 4,630 shots taken against him and has garnered 4,183 total saves. His save percentage currently is at .903 for his 6,369 mins on the ice. Throughout his time in hockey, Lankinen has accounted for 77 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .524.

Their last time out, Dallas faced off against the Predators in an outing where the Stars got the win by a score of 5-1. The Stars recorded 5 goals of the 27 shots on goal they were seeking. They had 4 power play attempts in this game but weren't able to score a goal.

The Stars have scored 211 goals at even strength and 51 goals (11th in hockey) while having more men on the ice. Dallas has taken 2,190 shots (12th in the league) and has a shot percentage of 11.96%, while allowing their opponents 2,210 shots. During this campaign, the Dallas Stars have earned 262 goals, 105 points, as well as a points percentage of .682. They have allowed 196 goals to be scored by way of 163 goals at even strength and 33 goals while they were shorthanded. They have earned 232 opportunities on the power play and they have accumulated a power play percentage of 21.98%. They have a penalty kill rate of 84.43% on their opponents 212 power play opportunities, and their save percentage comes in at 91.1%.

For the opposition you will find Casey DeSmith between the pipes. DeSmith has amassed a career mark of 84-60-22 and has participated in 187 games. DeSmith's quality start percentage sits at 54.9% and he has 90 quality starts in his career. He has accounted for 4,838 saves out of the 5,312 shots attempted against him, which gives him a rate of .911. Opponents are averaging 3.17 goals per game and he has relinquished 474 goals in total. He has started in 164 games and has racked up 8,980 minutes.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Dallas (-122)

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