The Boston Bruins and the Dallas Stars meet Thursday in NHL action from the American Airlines Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Dallas Stars vs Boston Bruins Prediction.
Boston Bruins Recap
The Boston Bruins come into this one looking to build on a 3-2 win over the St. Louis Blues last time out. After this game, the Bruins will head back home for a rematch with St. Louis.
Bruins Looking To Find Consistency
David Pastrnak leads the Bruins in scoring with 16 points including a team-high 7 goals and 9 assists while Brad Marchand has 13 points with 5 goals and a team-high 8 assists. Elias Lindholm has 9 points with 7 assists while Mark Kastelic and Cole Koepke each have 8 points with 4 goals and 4 assists. Hampus Lindholm, Pavel Zacha, and Mark Kastelic each have 7 points with 4 goals and 4 assists while Justin Brazeau has 7 points with 4 goals and 3 assists. Jeremy Swayman has seen the bulk of the action in goal for Boston going 5-5-2 with a 3.03 GAA and an .896 save percentage while Joonas Korpisalo is 3-2 with a 2.72 GAA and a .900 save percentage.
Why the Boston Bruins will win
- The Stars have lost four of their last five games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Bruins have won four of their last six games as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
- The Stars have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last 10 games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the Bruins’ last six games at American Airlines Center.
Dallas Stars Recap
The Dallas Stars come into this game looking to build on their 7-1 win over Pittsburgh last time out. After this game, Dallas will head back on the road for a matchup with Minnesota.
Stars Looking To Pick Up Steam
Matt Duchene leads the Stars with 18 points including a team-high 8 goals along with 10 assists while Logan Stankoven has 13 points with a team-high 10 assists. Tyler Seguin has 11 points with 7 goals and 4 assists Roope Hintz has 9 points with 5 goals and 4 assists while Mason Marchment has 13 points with 10 assists. In goal for Dallas, Jake Oettinger is 7-3 with a 2.44 GAA and a .914 save percentage while Casey DeSmith is 2-2 with a 1.79 GAA and a .929 save percentage this season.
Why the Dallas Stars will win
- The Stars have won each of their last six games at American Airlines Center.
- The Bruins have lost four of their last five night games following a road win.
- The Bruins have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games.
- The favorites have covered the puck line in five of the Stars’ last six games.
Dallas Stars vs Boston Bruins Prediction
I’m on the Stars here. I just think side-by-side, the Stars are the better team who have played their far better hockey at home this season. The Bruins continue to be inconsistent and while I like the Bruins’s chances long-term, they’re just had to make a case against a quality team like Dallas in their current form. Give me Dallas in this one.