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

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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 for more than 5.5 goals twice this season.
• This season, four of Boston’s games have featured more than 5.5 goals.
• The Stars score 2.71 goals per game, compared to the Bruins’ average of 3, adding up to 0.2 more goals than this contest’s over/under of 5.5.
• These two teams give up a combined 5.3 goals per game, 0.2 less than this one’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Stars Moneyline: -121

• In the six times this season the Stars have been favored on the moneyline, they have finished 4-2 in those games.
• When it has played with moneyline odds of -121 or shorter, Dallas has put together a 4-2 record (winning 66.7% of its games).
• The Stars have a 54.8% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this matchup.

Bruins Moneyline: +101

• Boston has earned an upset victory one time when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (in three games as the underdog).
• The Bruins have a single victory in matches with moneyline odds of +101 or longer (in three chances).
• Boston’s implied probability to win this matchup is 49.8% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Boston 4, Dallas 3

Stars Points Leaders

• One of Dallas’ top offensive players this season is Roope Hintz, who has recorded seven points in seven games.
• Logan Stankoven has zero goals and seven assists for Dallas to compile seven total points (1.0 per game).
• With six points through seven games (two goals and four assists), Mason Marchment has been an important part of Dallas’ offensive efforts this season.
• Across five games played, Jake Oettinger has a goaltending record of 4-1-0. During those games, he’s allowed nine goals while recording 143 saves.

Bruins Points Leaders

• Cole Koepke is a top offensive contributor for his team with six points (0.9 per game). He has totaled three goals and three assists in seven games (playing 10:52 per game).
• Boston’s John Beecher has racked up five total points (0.7 per game), with two goals and three assists.
• Boston’s Mark Kastelic has five points (two goals, three assists) this season.
• Jeremy Swayman’s record stands at 2-2-1 on the season, giving up 14 goals (2.8 goals against average) and collecting 143 saves with 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)
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• Location: Boston, Massachusetts
• Venue: TD Garden

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