The Dallas Stars (12-5-3, third in the Western Conference) take on an opponent at the opposite end of the standings, the Vancouver Canucks (9-10-2, 13th in the Western Conference), on Thursday, Nov. 20 at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Here is our pick for who will capture the victory in Thursday's matchup.

In the past 10 contests, the Canucks are 4-4-2 while putting up 37 total goals (10 power-play goals on 32 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 31.2%). They have allowed 40 goals.

Stars vs. Canucks Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projections model for this game predicts a final result of Stars 4, Canucks 3.

Moneyline Pick: Stars (-143)
Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
Spread Pick: Canucks (+1.5)

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Stars Splits and Trends

The Stars are 3-3-6 in overtime games on their way to a 12-5-3 overall record.
Dallas is 7-1-2 (16 points) in its 10 games decided by one goal.
In the four games this season the Stars recorded only one goal, they went 1-2-1 (three points).
Dallas has taken three points from the three games this season when it scored a pair of goals (1-1-1 record).
The Stars have scored more than two goals 13 times, and are 10-2-1 in those games (to register 21 points).
In the nine games when Dallas has recorded a single power-play goal, it won every time (18 points).
In the 11 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Dallas is 7-3-1 (15 points).
The Stars' opponents have had more shots in nine games. The Stars went 5-2-2 in those matchups (12 points).

Canucks Splits and Trends

The Canucks have posted a record of 4-2-6 in overtime contests on their way to an overall mark of 9-10-2.
Vancouver has earned 10 points (4-2-2) in its eight games decided by one goal.
This season the Canucks registered only one goal in three games and they lost every time.
Vancouver has two points (1-3-0) in four games this season when it has scored exactly two goals.
The Canucks have scored three or more goals 13 times, earning 18 points from those matchups (8-3-2).
This season, Vancouver has recorded a lone power-play goal in eight games has a record of 4-2-2 in those matchups.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Vancouver is 2-4-1 (five points).
The Canucks have been outshot by opponents in 14 games, going 7-6-1 to register 15 points.

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