Stars vs. Canucks Prediction & Picks - Nov. 20

The Dallas Stars (12-5-3, second 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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As hockey action continues, get ready for the matchup by checking out which squad we project to pick up the victory in Thursday's game.

In the past 10 contests, the Canucks have gone 4-4-2 while totaling 37 goals against 40 goals allowed. On 32 power-play opportunities during that span, they have scored 10 goals (31.2%).

Stars vs. Canucks Predictions for Thursday

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

• Moneyline Pick: Stars (-154)
• Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.5 goals on average)
• Spread Pick: Canucks (+1.5)

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Stars Splits and Trends

• The Stars are 12-5-3 overall and 3-3-6 in overtime contests.
• Dallas has 16 points (7-1-2) in the 10 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
• In the four games this season the Stars scored just one goal, they went 1-2-1 (three points).
• Dallas has scored a pair of goals in three games this season (1-1-1 record, three points).
• The Stars have scored more than two goals 13 times, and are 10-2-1 in those games (to record 21 points).
• In the nine games when Dallas has recorded a lone power-play goal, it won every time (18 points).
• When it has outshot its opponent, Dallas is 7-3-1 (15 points).
• The Stars have been outshot by opponents in nine games, going 5-2-2 to register 12 points.

Canucks Splits and Trends

• The Canucks have a record of 9-10-2 this season and are 4-2-6 in overtime matchups.
• In the eight games Vancouver has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 10 points.
• This season the Canucks scored 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 two goals.
• The Canucks have scored three or more goals in 13 games, earning 18 points from those contests.
• This season, Vancouver has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in eight games and registered 10 points with a record of 4-2-2.
• When it outshoots its opponent this season, Vancouver has posted a record of 2-4-1 (five points).
• The Canucks' opponents have had more shots in 14 games. The Canucks finished 7-6-1 in those contests (15 points).

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Stars vs. Canucks Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 10 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia

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