Keep reading to see our Bruins vs Stars NHL pick and preview. In this article we will outline who will come away with the win and cover the puck line.
- The Bruins face the Stars at 8-7-2.
- The Bruins are are averaging 2.5 goals per contest so far.
- The Bruins are coming off a 2-0 win vs. the Kraken.
- The Stars sit at 9-5-0.
- Dallas is 9th in power play goals this season.
- The Stars are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Panthers.
Bruins vs Stars Preview
Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Bruins and Stars. The game is starting at 8:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Stars at American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this non-conference game currently have the Stars as the -1.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 5.5 goals.
Bruins vs. Stars Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: Boston Bruins at Dallas Stars
- Where: Dallas at American Airlines Center
- Date: Thursday, November 14th
- Betting Odds DAL -1.5, BOS +145 | DAL -171 O/U 5.5
Bruins Preview: Can Boston Deliver Being Underdogs on the Road?
With a 2-0 win over the Kraken, the Bruins moved above .500 to 8-7-2. Boston covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total was set at 6 goals, but the combined score of 2 fell well short.
Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period, with Justin Brazeau scoring at 3:23 and Charlie Coyle adding another at 9:57. The Bruins’ defense held Seattle scoreless, with Jeremy Swayman stopping all 23 shots he faced.
Boston's offense struck early in their 2-0 win over Seattle, with both goals coming in the first period. Justin Brazeau netted his 5th goal of the season, while Charlie Coyle followed with his 2nd, this time on a power play.
The Bruins fired 33 shots on goal but were held scoreless after the opening period. They recorded 16 giveaways in the game.
Boston's defense was rock solid in their last game, allowing 0 goals on 23 shots from Seattle. Jeremy Swayman made 23 saves, finishing with a perfect 100% save percentage. The Bruins' defense also contributed 5 takeaways, 15 hits, and 27 blocks.
Stars Preview: Will the Dallas Defense Show Up at Home?
Dallas fell to 9-5-0 after a 4-2 loss to the Panthers. The Stars were underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for 6.
After trailing 2-0, Dallas tied it up in the second period, but the Panthers responded with two more goals to secure the win.
Dallas took 25 shots on goal but only found the net twice in their 4-2 loss to Florida. Evgenii Dadonov scored his second goal of the season, while Matt Duchene added his seventh. Duchene also picked up his eighth assist on Dadonov’s power-play goal.
After a scoreless first period, the Stars got on the board at 8:38 in the second. Dallas had 32 giveaways in the game.
Dallas' defense will look to improve after allowing four goals to the Panthers, including the game-winner just 2:32 into the 3rd period. Casey DeSmith made 21 saves with a save percentage of 87.5%. The defense also tallied 5 takeaways and 26 hits.
Bruins vs Stars Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- When looking at their past three road matchups, Boston has an puck line record of 1-2 while averaging 2 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.
- The Stars are 3-2 puck line in their last home games and 4-1 straight-up.
- As the betting underdog, the Stars have an puck line mark of just 6-4 in their last ten games. Dallas posted a straight up mark of 5-5 in these matchups.
- In their last five contests as the favorite, Boston has a poor record vs the puck line going 2-3. But, they still put together a straight up mark of 4-1.
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Bruins vs Stars Free Pick
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