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)
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  • Location: Boston, Massachusetts
  • Venue: TD Garden

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