How to Pick the Bruins vs. Stars Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – October 24

Published 11:34 am Wednesday, October 23, 2024

The game between the Boston Bruins and the Dallas Stars at 7:00 PM ET on Thursday has lots of betting options to consider. With that in mind, here’s an in-depth look at our best bets, along with picks and predictions.

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Bruins vs. Stars Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5 (model projecting 5.6 goals)

  • Boston and its opponent have combined to outscore Thursday’s over/under (5 goals) four times this season.
  • There have been five Dallas games with more than 5 goals this season.
  • The Bruins score 3 goals per game, compared to the Stars’ average of 2.71, adding up to 0.7 more goals than this contest’s over/under of 5.
  • These two teams are conceding a combined 5.3 goals per game, 0.3 more than this contest’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Bruins Moneyline: -115

  • In the four times this season the Bruins have been favored on the moneyline, they have gone 2-2 in those games.
  • In games it has played with moneyline odds of -115 or shorter, Boston is 2-2 (winning 50.0% of the time).
  • Based on this matchup’s moneyline, the Bruins have an implied probability of 53.5% to win.

Stars Moneyline: -105

  • Dallas has earned an upset victory the only time it played as the moneyline underdog this season (in one game as the underdog).
  • When the Stars’ moneyline odds are -105 or longer, they has won their only game.
  • Dallas has a 51.2% chance to win this game (implied from the moneyline odds).

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Boston 4, Dallas 3

Bruins Points Leaders

  • One of Boston’s top offensive players this season is Cole Koepke, who has recorded six points in seven games.
  • Mark Kastelic has five points (two goals, three assists) to add to the team’s offensive efforts.
  • With five points through seven games (two goals and three assists), John Beecher has been an important part of Boston’s offense this season.
  • As Boston’s top goalie, Jeremy Swayman has recorded 2 wins and 2 losses this season while allowing 14 goals with 143 saves.

Stars Points Leaders

  • Roope Hintz is a leading scorer for Dallas, with seven points this season. He has put up three goals and four assists in seven games.
  • Logan Stankoven is a top contributor for Dallas, with seven total points this season. He has netted zero goals and provided seven assists in seven games.
  • Dallas’ Mason Marchment has six points (two goals, four assists) this season.
  • Jake Oettinger has a record of 4-1-0 in five games this season, conceding 9 goals (1.8 goals against average) with 143 saves and a .941 save percentage, sixth-best in the league.

Bruins’ Schedule

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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 -115
10/26/2024 Maple Leafs Home
10/29/2024 Flyers Home
10/31/2024 Hurricanes Away

Stars’ Schedule

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 -105
10/26/2024 Blackhawks Home
11/1/2024 Panthers Home
11/2/2024 Panthers Away

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Boston vs. Dallas 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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