Dallas Stars vs Vancouver Canucks Betting Pick & Prediction 3/9/25

Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Stars and Canucks. The game is starting at 9:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Canucks at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC. Get ready to place your bets! The Stars are favored by -1.5 in a Western conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 5.5 goals.

DALLAS STARS VS VANCOUVER CANUCKS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Vancouver Canucks +1.5

This game will be played at Rogers Arena at 9:00 ET on Sunday, March 9th.

WHY BET THE VANCOUVER CANUCKS:

• Despite being 1.5 goal underdogs, we predict the Canucks to come out on top with a final score of 4-2.
• We like the Canucks on the moneyline (+120)
• The Canucks are also our pick on the spread at +1.5

Can the Dallas Offense Score Enough on the Road?

Dallas dropped to 41-20-2 after a 4-2 loss to the Panthers. The Stars were underdogs on the puck line and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined 6 goals fell just short of that mark.

After falling behind 2-0, the Stars tied it up with two goals in the second period. However, the Panthers pulled away with two more goals, including an empty-netter, to secure the win.

Dallas took 25 shots on goal but only managed to score twice in their 4-2 loss to Florida. Evgenii Dadonov netted his second goal of the season on a power play, while Matt Duchene added his seventh goal and picked up his eighth assist.

The Stars were held scoreless in the first period before finding the net twice in the second. Dallas ended the game with 32 giveaways.

Defensively, the Stars gave up the first goal 5:15 into the first period and allowed another at 8:47 in the second. After tying the game at 2-2, they conceded two more, including an empty-netter. Casey DeSmith made 21 saves with an 87.5% save percentage, while the defense recorded 5 takeaways and 26 hits.

Do the Canucks Have a Shot at a Home Win?

Vancouver improved to 29-22-11 with a 3-2 road win over the Sharks. The Canucks were favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the game’s 5 goals fell short of that mark.

The Sharks scored first, but Vancouver tied it up at 5:19 in the second period. Jake DeBrusk gave the Canucks a 2-1 lead in the third, but San Jose responded to even things up. Pius Suter scored the game-winner with just 26 seconds left in regulation.

Pius Suter led the Canucks’ offense with two goals, bringing his season total to four. He scored Vancouver’s first goal at 5:19 in the second period and added the game-winner with just 26 seconds left. Suter was efficient, netting his two goals on three shots. Jake DeBrusk also contributed with his first goal of the season, which came at 4:22 in the third period.

Vancouver took 27 shots on goal but didn’t score in the first period. They found the net once in the second and added two more in the third. The Canucks recorded 25 giveaways in the game.

Defensively, the Canucks will look to improve after giving up the first goal at 2:37 into the second period and another late in the third at 18:43. Kevin Lankinen made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, while the Canucks’ defense recorded 5 takeaways and 24 hits.