- The Stars are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Bruins
- Stars vs. Bruins Total (Over/Under): 6 goals
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The Dallas Stars (44-18) visit TD Garden to take on the Boston Bruins (42-24) on Mar. 31 in Boston, MA. The puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 pm.
The Stars are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+185).
The Stars vs. Bruins Over/Under is 6 total goals.
Stars vs. Bruins Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
Stars vs Bruins Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Stars will win this game with 60.1% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Stars vs Bruins Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Stars will cover the spread with 56.2% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performance for both teams, opening and current betting lines, plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
NHL Odds at the BetMGM Sportsbook
Stars Best Bets & Trends
- The Dallas Stars have hit the 2P Moneyline in 13 of their last 25 games (+10.40 Units / 29% ROI)
- The Dallas Stars have covered the 2P Puck Line in 15 of their last 25 games (+9.05 Units / 31% ROI)
- The Dallas Stars have hit the 1P Game Total Under in 11 of their last 14 away games (+8.15 Units / 55% ROI)
- The Dallas Stars have hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 25 games (+6.15 Units / 16% ROI)
- The Dallas Stars have hit the 3P Game Total Over in 14 of their last 25 away games (+5.60 Units / 18% ROI)
Bruins Best Bets & Trends
- The Boston Bruins have hit the Moneyline in 19 of their last 25 games at home (+11.30 Units / 35% ROI)
- The Boston Bruins have covered the 1P Puck Line in 16 of their last 25 games at home (+10.85 Units / 32% ROI)
- The Boston Bruins have covered the Puck Line in 15 of their last 25 games at home (+10.30 Units / 30% ROI)
- The Boston Bruins have hit the 1P Moneyline in 13 of their last 25 games at home (+9.50 Units / 30% ROI)
- The Boston Bruins have hit the 3P Game Total Over in 9 of their last 14 games (+7.65 Units / 42% ROI)
Stars Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Stars are 29-45 against the spread this NHL season (-10.35 Units / -10.84% ROI).
- Stars are 44-30 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.95 Units /0.87% ROI
- Stars are 36-37 when betting the Over for -5.25 Units / -6.34% ROI
- Stars are 37-36 when betting the Under for -2 Units /-2.47% ROI
Bruins Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Bruins are 48-26 against the spread this NHL season (+21.55 Units /18.43% ROI).
- Bruins are 42-32 when betting on the Moneyline for +14.55 Units / 17.43% ROI
- Bruins are 41-32 when betting the Over for +5.8 Units / 7.07% ROI
- Bruins are 32-41 when betting the Under for -12.8 Units / -15.79% ROI
Points Per Game Predictions for Bruins vs Stars
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Jamie Benn (DAL) | 0.5 +145 | 0.5 -190 |
| Elias Lindholm (BOS) | 0.5 +115 | 0.5 -155 |
| Pavel Zacha (BOS) | 0.5 -140 | 0.5 +105 |
| Charlie McAvoy (BOS) | 0.5 -155 | 0.5 +115 |
| Fraser Minten (BOS) | 0.5 +145 | 0.5 -190 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Bruins vs Stars
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Jamie Benn (DAL) | 1.5 +125 | 1.5 -165 |
| Elias Lindholm (BOS) | 1.5 -145 | 1.5 +105 |
| Pavel Zacha (BOS) | 1.5 -140 | 1.5 +105 |
| Charlie McAvoy (BOS) | 1.5 -150 | 1.5 +110 |
| Fraser Minten (BOS) | 1.5 -115 | 1.5 -120 |
Stars: Keys to the Game vs. Bruins
The Stars are 136-84 (.618) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Stars are 7-1 (.875) when recording 35 or more shots on goal this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .520
The Stars were 48-31 (.608) last season — tied for 4th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Stars are 43-29 (.597) this season — tied for 4th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
Bruins: Keys to the Game vs. Stars
The Bruins were 32-48 (.400) last season — 4th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Bruins are 40-32 (.556) this season — tied for 9th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Bruins were 1-32 (.030) when allowing 4 or more non-shootout goals last season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .135
The Bruins are winless (0-25) when allowing 4 or more non-shootout goals this season — tied for lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .132
Stars Offensive Stats & Trends
The Stars had 5 forecheck chances while shorthanded last season — most among NHL Teams
The Stars have 10 forecheck chances while shorthanded since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among NHL Teams
The Stars have scored on 22% of second chance opportunities since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
The Stars have scored 63 power play goals this season — most among NHL Teams
Bruins Offensive Stats & Trends
The Bruins have scored on 21% of second chance opportunities since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
The Bruins have scored on 30% of second chance opportunities in the second period this season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
The Bruins have 6.0 rush chances per game this season — tied for 7th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 6.4
The Bruins have scored on 21% of rush chances on the power play this season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 9%
Stars Defensive Stats & Trends
The Stars have allowed 14.8 high danger chances per game this season — tied for 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17.3
The Stars have allowed 0.8 goals per game in the second period this season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.0
The Stars have a .908 save percentage since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .900
The Stars had a .914 save percentage last season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .901
Bruins Defensive Stats & Trends
The Bruins have allowed 0.6 high danger chances per game while their opponent is shorthanded since the start of the 2024-25 season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.4
The Bruins have made 1.0 saves per game while their opponent is shorthanded since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.7
The Bruins allowed opponents to score on 21% of rush chances in the third period last season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 13%
The Bruins had a .799 slot save percentage last season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .830
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