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Dallas Stars Favored to Defeat Boston Bruins in Matchup at American Airlines Center

The Boston Bruins will travel to the American Airlines Center to face the Dallas Stars, with Boston holding a record of 8-7-2 and Dallas at 9-5-0. Dallas previously won the only matchup between the two teams this season. The game is set to begin at 8 PM EST. Dallas is favored to win with a betting line of -171 that has remained steady.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Bruins +152 | Stars -171
• Spread: Bruins +1.5 (-175) | Stars -1.5 (+147)
• Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Dallas will win straight-up is 63%.

Boston vs Dallas Stats

Boston Bruins

In their recent game, Boston was favored to win and did so by defeating the St. Louis Blues 3-2. David Pastrnak and Charlie McAvoy both scored a goal and had an assist, with Jeremy Swayman stopping 20 of 22 shots faced. However, the Bruins have struggled offensively this season, scoring three or fewer goals in eight of their last 10 games. They currently rank 25th in goals per game and 22nd in shots per game. On the defensive end, the team ranks 20th in goals against per game and 18th in shots against per game. Jeremy Swayman and Joonas Korpisalo have had mixed results in goalkeeping. Boston is currently ranked 27th in power rankings, with a 28 ranking in offense and 21 in defense. Their current season record is 8-7-2.

Dallas Stars Analysis

In their previous game, the Dallas Stars were heavily favored and dominated the Pittsburgh Penguins with a score of 7-1. Mason Marchment, Matt Duchene, and Miro Heiskanen all contributed to the scoring, while Brendan Smith and Esa Lindell provided assists. Goalie Jake Oettinger had a strong performance, stopping 20 of 21 shots. The Stars' offense has been performing well this season, scoring three or more goals in six of their last nine games and ranking 15th in goals and shots per game. Defensively, they are ranked second in goals against and fifth in shots against per game. Jake Oettinger and Casey DeSmith have impressive records in goal. The Stars currently hold a power ranking of 8 and have a record of 9-5. Boston has had mixed results in their recent matchups against Dallas.

Dallas Stars Set to Dominate Matchup Against Struggling Boston Bruins

Dallas has demonstrated a strong defensive performance this season, achieving the second-best goals against per game and fifth-best shots against per game in the league. Goalie Jake Oettinger boasts an impressive record of 7-3-0, with a 2.44 GAA and .914 SV%. Conversely, Boston has struggled offensively, scoring three or fewer goals in eight of their last 10 games. The Bruins currently rank 25th in goals per game and 22nd in shots per game. Given these factors, Dallas is poised to secure a victory in this matchup, particularly when playing on home ice. It is recommended to place a wager on the Stars for the win.

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