How to Pick the Stars vs. Bruins Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – October 24
Published 11:34 am Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Thursday’s game that pits the Dallas Stars against the Boston Bruins, which starts at 7:00 PM ET, features plenty of betting options. Below, we go over the best bets for this matchup, so take a peek before placing any wagers.
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Stars vs. Bruins Picks
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Total Pick
Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 5.6 goals)
- Dallas and its opponent have combined to go over Thursday’s total of 5.5 goals twice this season.
- There have been four Boston games with over 5.5 goals this season.
- The total for this game (5.5) is 0.2 less than the combined scoring averages for the Stars (2.71) and Bruins (3).
- These two teams allow a combined 5.3 goals per game, 0.2 less than this one’s over/under.
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Moneyline Pick
Stars Moneyline: -115
- The Stars are 4-2 when favored on the moneyline this season.
- Dallas is 4-2 when playing with moneyline odds of -115 or shorter (66.7% win percentage).
- The Stars’ implied moneyline win probability is 53.5% in this game.
Bruins Moneyline: -105
- Boston has earned an upset victory one time when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (in three games as the underdog).
- When the Bruins’ moneyline odds are -105 or longer, they have won a single game in three opportunities.
- Boston’s implied probability to win is 51.2% based on the moneyline odds.
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Score Prediction
Prediction:
Boston 4, Dallas 3
Stars Points Leaders
- With three goals and four assists this season, Roope Hintz is one of Dallas’ top contributors (seven points).
- Logan Stankoven has zero goals and seven assists for Dallas to compile seven total points (1.0 per game).
- Dallas’ offensive effort is aided by Mason Marchment’s seven points. He’s contributed four assists.
- As Dallas’ top goalie, Jake Oettinger has recorded 4 wins and 1 loss this season while allowing nine goals with 143 saves.
Bruins Points Leaders
- Cole Koepke’s three goals and three assists in seven games give him six points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
- John Beecher’s five points this season, including two goals and three assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Boston.
- Mark Kastelic has two goals and three assists, for a season point total of five.
- Jeremy Swayman has a record of 2-2-1 in five games this season, conceding 14 goals (2.8 goals against average) with 143 saves and a .911 save percentage, 20th in the league.
Stars’ Schedule
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| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/17/2024 | Capitals | L 3-2 | Away | -155 |
| 10/19/2024 | Oilers | W 4-1 | Home | -103 |
| 10/22/2024 | Sabres | L 4-2 | Away | -152 |
| 10/24/2024 | Bruins | – | Away | -115 |
| 10/26/2024 | Blackhawks | – | Home | – |
| 11/1/2024 | Panthers | – | Home | – |
| 11/2/2024 | Panthers | – | Away | – |
Bruins’ Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/16/2024 | Avalanche | W 5-3 | Away | +118 |
| 10/19/2024 | Utah Hockey Club | L 2-1 | Away | -141 |
| 10/22/2024 | Predators | L 4-0 | Away | +121 |
| 10/24/2024 | Stars | – | Home | -105 |
| 10/26/2024 | Maple Leafs | – | Home | – |
| 10/29/2024 | Flyers | – | Home | – |
| 10/31/2024 | Hurricanes | – | Away | – |
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Dallas vs. Boston Game Info
- Date: Thursday, October 24, 2024
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts
- Venue: TD Garden
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