First, the reality exists that the Bruins and Stars could meet in the 2020 Stanley Cup Final. Concurrently, both teams are in the thick of the race for the top seed in their respective conferences. Both Dallas and Boston feature among the best defense and goal-tending for NHL odds success. Contrarily the Bruins possess vastly more offensive firepower than do the Stars. Inability to consistently light the lamp has been a drag on Dallas all season. Counter to that is a Bruins team ranking among the most complete in the NHL. A Boston repeat Cup Final appearance is even money.
Dallas Stars vs. Boston Bruins
| Date and Time: | Thursday, February 27, 2020, 7:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts |
| Stars vs. Bruins TV Coverage: | NBCSN |
| NHL Betting Online Odds at SBG: | Click Here |
Dallas Stars vs. Boston Bruins Overview
Five payouts in their last seven games have the Stars in good sportsbook form. Dallas is 35-20-4-2 with only 22 games going over the total. Overall the Stars rank 25th for goal scoring, 13th for power play, third for goals against and 14th for penalty killing.
In like manner, the Bruins have steamrolled to eight wins in their last 10 games. Boston is 39-12-5-7 with only 26 overs. NHL metrics have the B’s seventh for goals scored, second for power play, first for goals allowed and third for penalty killing.
Key Stars: C Tyler Seguin (14 G, 32 A, 46 PTS, -2, 3 PPG, 12 PPA, 6.4 SPCT), D Miro Heiskanen (15 G, 17 A, 32 PTS, +10, 0 PPG, 6 PPA, 4.9 SPCT), G Ben Bishop (21-13-4, 2.45 GAA, .922 SVPCT, 2 SO), G Anton Khudobin (14-7-2, 2.31 GAA, .926 SVPCT, 0 SO)
Key Bruins: RW David Pastrnak (43 G, 43 A, 88 PTS, +20, 19 PPG, 17 PPA, 18.2 SPCT), D Torey Krug (8 G, 34 A, +1, 2 PPG, 22 PPA, 6.3 SPCT), G Tuukka Rask (23-6-6, 2.17 GAA, .928 SVPCT, 3 SO), G Jaroslav Halak (16-6-6, 2.42 GAA, .918 SVPCT, 3 SO)
Dallas and Boston Against the Spread
The Stars are:
- 11-4 vs. the NHL odds in their last six away games
- 4-2 over the total on-road ice
- 11-3 against the spread as a dog
- 3-5 under the total when an underdog
- 4-2 on the board in their last six games at Boston
- 2-3-1 under the total in head to head away games with the Bruins
The Bruins are:
- 9-2 in their last 11 games at TD Garden
- 2-8 under the total on home ice
- 15-3 vs. the odds in their last 18 games as a favorite
- 3-11 under the total as a chalk
- 6-2 with the NHL line in their last 8 games against Dallas
- 0-6 under the total head to head with the Stars
Dallas Stars vs. Boston Bruins NHL Odds Pick
On this occasion, we have a Stars team in a favorable spot with the NHL odds. As mentioned earlier the Stars bring good value on the road, as a dog, and in Boston. Additionally, they will offer a far better price as a quality away dog. Further, Boston always carries a high public price tag at TD Garden.
Stars vs. Bruins NHL Odds Pick: Dallas Stars
Stars vs. Bruins NHL Odds Score Prediction: Stars 3, Bruins 2