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Canucks vs. Stars prediction: Dallas favored to win Thursday's NHL matchup [10/16/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Vancouver Canucks vs Dallas Stars predictions for NHL Thursday.
NHL action continues on Thursday at 8:00PM ET as the Vancouver Canucks square off with the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven NHL model predicts the Stars as the most likely winner of today's game.
For a closer look at Thursday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Canucks vs. Stars predictions page.
Canucks vs. Stars prediction: Who will win, cover the puck line?
Using powerful machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Thursday's NHL game between the Canucks and Stars 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives the Stars a 59% chance of beating the Canucks.
According to our model, the Canucks (+1.5) have a 62% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 6 goals has a 51% chance of staying under.
Canucks vs. Stars odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Canucks | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-175) | -1.5 (+145) |
| Moneyline | +140 | -160 |
| Total | o6 (-115) | u6 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Canucks vs. Stars picks and best bets
Our model's biggest edge in today's Canucks vs. Stars matchup is on the puck line.
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Canucks vs. Stars player props
Who will score an anytime goal in Canucks vs. Stars?
According to our model, Dallas' Mikko Rantanen is most likely to score the first goal in Canucks vs. Stars.
Our projections give Rantanen an 8.6% chance of scoring the first goal at American Airlines Center, while the Stars star is a 38.2% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First goal scorer predictions
Vancouver Canucks
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Brock Boeser | 5.6% |
| Filip Chytil | 5.2% |
| Jake DeBrusk | 5.1% |
Dallas Stars
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Mikko Rantanen | 8.6% |
| Wyatt Johnston | 8.0% |
| Jason Robertson | 6.9% |
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Vancouver Canucks
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Brock Boeser | 30.9% |
| Filip Chytil | 29.3% |
| Jake DeBrusk | 27.1% |
Dallas Stars
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Wyatt Johnston | 38.6% |
| Mikko Rantanen | 38.2% |
| Jason Robertson | 34.6% |
Canucks vs. Stars game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's game between the Stars and Canucks at American Airlines Center is scheduled to commence at 8:00PM ET.
- Who: Vancouver Canucks vs. Dallas Stars
- Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025
- Time: 8:00PM ET/5:00PM PT
- Venue: American Airlines Center
Dimers' full preview of Thursday's Canucks vs. Stars matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
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Conclusion
We predict the Stars, with a 59% win probability, will likely beat the Canucks on Thursday.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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