Stars vs. Canucks Prediction & Picks - January 31

Something has to give when the Dallas Stars (32-17-1, riding a three-game winning streak) host the Vancouver Canucks (23-17-10, also winners of three in a row). The contest on Friday, January 31 begins at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN+.

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Before watching this matchup, here is our pick for which team will emerge victorious in Friday's hockey action.

In the last 10 games, the Canucks are 5-5-0 while scoring 22 goals against 28 goals given up. On 22 power-play opportunities during that time, they have scored five goals (22.7%).

Stars vs. Canucks Predictions for Friday

Our computer projections model for this contest predicts a final score of Stars 4, Canucks 2.

• Moneyline Pick: Stars (-166)
• Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.8 goals on average)
• Spread Pick: Stars (-1.5)

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Stars Splits and Trends

• The Stars are 6-1-7 in overtime contests as part of a 32-17-1 overall record.
• In the 15 games Dallas has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 9-5-1 record (good for 19 points).
• In the six games this season the Stars registered just one goal, they've finished 1-5-0 (two points).
• Dallas has scored a pair of goals in 15 games this season (6-8-1 record, 13 points).
• The Stars have scored at least three goals 29 times, and are 25-4-0 in those games (to record 50 points).
• In the 16 games when Dallas has scored a single power-play goal, it went 12-4-0 to register 24 points.
• When it has outshot its opponent, Dallas is 17-12-1 (35 points).
• The Stars' opponents have had more shots in 18 games. The Stars finished 14-4-0 in those contests (28 points).

Canucks Splits and Trends

• The Canucks (23-17-10 overall) have posted a record of 4-10-14 in matchups that have needed OT this season.
• In the 21 games Vancouver has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 27 points.
• This season the Canucks scored just one goal in seven games and they finished 0-6-1 in those matchups.
• Vancouver has earned seven points (2-4-3 record) this season when scoring two goals .
• The Canucks have earned 48 points in their 31 games with at least three goals scored.
• This season, Vancouver has recorded a lone power-play goal in 21 games and picked up 28 points with a record of 11-4-6.
• When it outshoots its opponent this season, Vancouver has posted a record of 10-4-3 (23 points).
• The Canucks' opponents have had more shots in 31 games. The Canucks finished 13-12-6 in those contests (32 points).

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Stars vs. Canucks Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Friday, January 31, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas

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