The Dallas Stars (34-15-7) travel to face off against the Boston Bruins (32-13-11) on Monday, February 19th. This game will be played at TD Garden in Boston and televised on ESPN+. Both the Stars and Bruins will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Puck drop is scheduled for 1:00 ET.

Stars vs Bruins

The Dallas Stars Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Heading into the game, the Stars have an overall record of 34-15-7, which has them in 2nd place in the Western Conference. Within the Central Division, Dallas is in 1st place, and they have gone 12-6 in divisional games. In their last 10 games, the Stars are 7-3, and they have won two straight games on the road.

On the year, Dallas has been the favorite in 50 of their 56 games, and they have gone 32-13-6 in those games. As the underdog, the Stars have a record of 2-2-1.

On the road this season, the Stars have a puck line record of 13-14 and an average scoring margin of +.8 goals per game. So far, Dallas has been the underdog in five games and has a puck line record of 5-0 as the underdog.

Overall, the Stars have a puck line record of 21-34, including going 4-6 against the puck line in their last ten games. In their last ten road games, Dallas has a puck line record of 6-4.

Following a 4-3 loss at home to the Oilers, the Stars are eager to bounce back. The Stars couldn’t find the net offensively in the first or third periods against the Oilers, but they did score three times in the second period. Of Dallas’ three goals, two came while in power play. They ended the game with 27 shots on goal and had 11 giveaways.

Dallas was favored by -1.5 giving them a loss vs. the puck line. The over/under line going into the game was 6.5 goals, which the teams surpassed with their combined 7 goals.

The Boston Bruins Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

At home this season, the Bruins are 17-8-5 and have lost two straight games. In the Eastern Conference, Boston is in 3rd place and 2nd in the Atlantic Division. Over their last ten games, the Bruins have gone 4-6 and have lost three straight games.

On the year, Boston is 32-13-11 and has been favored in 49 of their 56 games. Against Eastern Conference opponents, the Bruins have gone 19-13, and against other Atlantic Division teams, they have a record of 12-6.

At home this season, the Bruins have a puck line record of 15-14, and their average scoring margin is +.9 goals per game. Overall, their puck line record is 28-27, and they have 24 wins by multiple goals.

In their last ten games at home, the Bruins have a puck line record of 4-6, and their puck line losing streak is at four games. So far, Boston has been favored in 49 of their games, and their puck line record as the favorite is 22-27.

The Bruins aim to bounce back following their 5-4 loss at home to the Kings. Against the Kings, the Bruins’ offense netted goals in all three periods. Of Boston’s four goals, one were scored while in power play situations. Their game ended with 32 shots on goal and 11 giveaways.

Boston was favored by -1.5 giving them a loss vs. the puck line. With a combined total of 9 goals, the teams exceeded the over/under line of 5.5 goals set for the game.

Dallas Offense Breakdown

Offensively, the Stars come into the game at 3.7 goals per contest placing 2nd in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 14th position in the league. The Stars went 20-9 in games where they had more shots than their opponents. However, in games with fewer shots on goal, their record was 14-5.

The Stars come in with an over/under record of 34-20-1. Over the season, there have been 37 games that have surpassed the 5.5 over/under line. Their games, on average, are at 6.8 goals per game.

Bruins Offense Breakdown

When looking at their offense, the Bruins have an average of 3.3 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 9th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 18th in the league. This season, the Bruins have a 14-1 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. In games with fewer shots on goal, they hold a 17-11 record.

The Bruins come in with an over/under record of 26-29-0. Over the course of the season, they have had 29 games failing to surpass the 5.5 goal over/under line. The average number of goals in their games is at 6 per game.

Dallas Team Defense

Defensively, the Stars are currently 14th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 30.1 shots per game against Dallas. They also are 25th in shutouts, coming in with 2 shutouts.

Boston Team Defense

Defensively, the Bruins are currently 10th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 30.9 shots per game against Boston. They also are 4th in shutouts, coming in with 4 shutouts.

Stars vs Bruins Trends

• Across the Stars last five road games, the team averaged 4 goals per game while allowing 2. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 2-3, while going 4-1 straight-up.
• When looking at their past ten home matchups, Boston has an puck line record of 4-6 while averaging 3 per game. The team went 4-6 overall in these games.
• Looking back on the team’s last three games as the underdog, the Bruins have a straight up record of 1-2. Their record vs the puck line in these games was 3-0.
• As the betting favorite, the Stars have an puck line mark of just 3-7 in their last ten games. Dallas posted a straight up mark of 8-2 in these matchups.

Stars vs Bruins Prediction

When making a moneyline pick, my choice is the Bruins to come out with a win against the Stars while playing at home. Considering the moneyline odds at -127, I’m placing my bet on the Bruins to win outright.

For my recommended choice in the puck line, I’m leaning towards the Stars to cover. Even if the Bruins secure a straight-up win, this game is expected to be tightly contested, and the Stars should cover the puck line.

For those looking at the over/under line set at 5.5 goals, our expectation is that this game will surpass that mark, and we suggest making a bet on the over.

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