Stars vs. Canucks Prediction & Picks - Oct. 16

The Dallas Stars (3-0) will attempt to extend a three-game win streak when they play the Vancouver Canucks (1-2) at home on Thursday, Oct. 16 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Prepare for this matchup by checking out our prediction for who will win the game in Thursday's hockey action.

Stars vs. Canucks Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projections model for this game expects a final score of Stars 7, Canucks 0.

• Moneyline Pick: Stars (-170)
• Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 7.0 goals on average)
• Spread Pick: Stars (-1.5)

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Stars Splits and Trends

• The Stars were 12-6-18 in overtime games as part of a 50-26-6 overall record last season.
• Dallas was 19-7-4 (42 points) in its 30 games decided by one goal.
• In the 12 games last season the Stars recorded only one goal, they finished 1-11-0 (two points).
• Dallas finished 8-8-3 in the 19 games last season when it scored exactly two goals (registering 19 points).
• The Stars were 50-11-3 when they scored at least three goals (to record 103 points).
• In the 37 games when Dallas scored a single power-play goal, it had a 26-10-1 record (53 points).
• In games when it outshot its opponent, Dallas was 24-14-1 (49 points).
• The Stars were outshot by their opponent in 56 games, going 33-18-5 to register 71 points.

Canucks Splits and Trends

• The Canucks had a record of 38-30-14 last season and were 10-14-24 in overtime contests.
• Vancouver accumulated 42 points (15-5-12) in its 32 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
• Last season the Canucks registered only one goal in 13 games, and they finished 0-12-1.
• When Vancouver scored a pair of goals last season, they amassed 15 points (5-7-5 record).
• The Canucks scored more than two goals in 48 games, earning 74 points from those contests.
• Last season Vancouver scored a single power-play goal in 34 games, posting a record of 19-8-7.
• When outshooting its opponent last season, Vancouver was 17-10-4 (38 points).
• The Canucks' opponents had more shots in 49 games last season. The Canucks went 21-19-9 in those contests (51 points).

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Stars vs. Canucks Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
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• Where: American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas

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