Stars vs Canucks Prediction and NHL Tips - 22 December 2023

Last updated: Dec 22, 2023, 1:09AM | Published: Dec 20, 2023, 6:33PM

The Dallas Stars will play the Vancouver Canucks in NHL action at American Airlines Center on Friday, beginning at 12:00pm AEDT.

Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Stars vs Canucks game, as well as the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are detailed in this article.

Who Will Win: Stars vs Canucks

Using detailed computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's Dallas-Vancouver NHL game 10,000 times.

Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Stars a 56% chance of defeating the Canucks at American Airlines Center.

More: Stars vs Canucks Match Centre

Stars vs Canucks: Odds

The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Friday's NHL game at American Airlines Center are listed here:

Head to Head: Stars $1.78, Canucks $2.24
Line: Stars -1.5 ($2.87), Canucks +1.5 ($1.50)
Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $2.08, Under $1.85

Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.

Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Stars at $1.78 and the Canucks at $2.24.

The Stars are 1.5-goal favourites against the Canucks, with odds of $2.87 currently available at Betfair.

For the underdog Canucks (+1.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.50.

The Over/Under for Stars vs Canucks is set at 6.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $2.08 and odds for the Under at $1.85.

According to Stats Insider's model, the Canucks (+1.5) have a 65% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals has a 54% chance of staying Under.

The best site to place a bet on the Melbourne Stars vs Canucks game is Betfair, where you can wager against other NHL fans instead of using a traditional bookmaker.

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Stars vs Canucks: Best Bets

Head to Head: Vancouver at $2.24 with Betfair
Line: Stars -1.5 at $2.87 with Betfair
Total Goals: Under 6.5 at $1.85 with Betfair (54% probability)

Our Stars vs Canucks best bets are based on detailed modelling and wagering intelligence to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.

And while the Stars have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Canucks to win is our preferred option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.

Making use of the edges published here at Stats Insider is crucial to achieving long-term success as a punter.

Although the Canucks are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Stars -1.5 is based on the likelihood of that happening, as projected by our predictive analytics model, and the best odds available.

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Stars vs Canucks: Prediction

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Stats Insider has full coverage of Dallas vs Vancouver on Friday, including pre-game predictions, expert tips, and live win probabilities.

Stars vs Canucks: Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Stars vs Canucks? The latest data is in.

According to Stats Insider, Vancouver's Elias Pettersson is the most likely player to score the first goal in Stars vs Canucks.

Pettersson has a 7.4% chance of scoring the first goal at American Airlines Center, while the Canucks star has a 36.8% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for the complete list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Tips

Stars First Goal Scorer Tips

Jason Robertson: 6.5% probability
Roope Hintz: 6.2% probability
Wyatt Johnston: 5.0% probability
Joe Pavelski: 4.9% probability
Matt Duchene: 4.8% probability

Canucks First Goal Scorer Tips

Elias Pettersson: 7.4% probability
J.T. Miller: 5.7% probability
Brock Boeser: 5.6% probability
Ilya Mikheyev: 4.6% probability
Nils Hoglander: 3.8% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Tips

Stars Anytime Goal Scorer Tips

Jason Robertson: 34.3% probability
Roope Hintz: 31.0% probability
Matt Duchene: 28.0% probability
Wyatt Johnston: 26.0% probability
Joe Pavelski: 25.3% probability

Canucks Anytime Goal Scorer Tips

Elias Pettersson: 36.8% probability
J.T. Miller: 29.8% probability
Brock Boeser: 29.3% probability
Ilya Mikheyev: 25.6% probability
Nils Hoglander: 21.2% probability

Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep checking this article for the latest betting predictions before the Dallas vs Vancouver game at American Airlines Center.

As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets to get the best tips for every NHL game, plus a host of other sports that we offer predictions on.

Stars vs Canucks: Preview

The match-up between the Stars and Canucks at American Airlines Center is scheduled to start at 12:00pm AEDT on Friday.

Teams: Dallas Stars vs Vancouver Canucks
Date: Friday 22 December 2023
Time: 12:00pm AEDT
Venue: American Airlines Center

All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.

Our Dallas vs Vancouver predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NHL tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.

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