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.

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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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