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

Published 11:50 am Wednesday, October 23, 2024

For the upcoming game between the Boston Bruins and the Dallas Stars on Thursday at 7:00 PM ET, we have outlined the best bets to consider, along with our picks and predictions, in the article below.

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Bruins vs. Stars Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5 (model projecting 5.6 goals)

  • This season, four of Boston’s seven games have gone over Thursday’s total of 5 goals.
  • Five of Dallas’ games have finished with more than 5 goals this season.
  • The Bruins score 3.00 goals per game, compared to the Stars’ average of 2.71, adding up to 0.7 more goals than this contest’s total of 5.
  • The 5.3 goals per game these two teams are giving up on average are 0.3 more than the total for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Bruins Moneyline: -115

  • The Bruins are 2-2 when favored on the moneyline this season.
  • Boston is 2-2 (winning 50.0% of its games) when playing with moneyline odds of -115 or shorter.
  • The Bruins have a 53.5% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this game.

Stars Moneyline: -105

  • Dallas has played as the moneyline underdog one time this season, and won that game.
  • When the Stars’ moneyline odds are -105 or longer, they has won their only game.
  • Dallas’ moneyline gives it an implied probability of 51.2% to win this contest.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Boston 4, Dallas 3

Bruins Points Leaders

  • One of Boston’s top offensive options this season is Cole Koepke, who has recorded six points in seven games.
  • Mark Kastelic is another of Boston’s top contributors currently with five total points (two goals and three assists) to his name.
  • Through seven games, John Beecher has proven himself as a contributor for Boston. He has five points (two goals and three assists).
  • In the five games Jeremy Swayman has played this season, his save percentage is .911, 20th in the league.

Stars Points Leaders

  • Dallas’ Roope Hintz has totaled four assists and three goals in seven games, good for seven points.
  • Logan Stankoven has made a big impact for Dallas this season with seven points, thanks to zero goals and seven assists.
  • Mason Marchment has two goals and four assists for Boston.
  • Jake Oettinger’s record stands at 4-1-0 on the season, allowing nine goals (1.8 goals against average) and collecting 143 saves with 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)
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
  • Location: Boston, Massachusetts
  • Venue: TD Garden

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