Dallas Stars at Boston Bruins Betting Preview/Prop Picks
25 October 2022
Time: 7:00 pm ET
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 11.649; Boston 12.510
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 1; 7
Vegas Line & Total: Boston (-160); 6
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-160); Over
There are a number of big games on the NHL schedule on Tuesday night, including an interesting matchup in Boston. The Bruins are set to host the Dallas Stars, and both teams have gotten off to a great start to the year.
Dallas comes into this game with an overall record of 4-1-1, and they have picked up nine points on the year. The Stars have lost two of their last three games, and all of that action has been on the road.
Boston comes into this game with 10 points on the year after going 5-1 through their first six matchups. The Bruins have picked up a pair of back-to-back overtime wins as they have continued to play well in the clutch.
The Boston Bruins are the moneyline betting favorites in this game at -153 over the Dallas Stars.
Dallas Wants to Defend
The Dallas Stars certainly have some talent on the offensive end of the ice, but this team wants to win games by getting stops. Dallas is holding opponents to just 2.00 goals per game, and that will be their strategy to use in this game.
Goaltender Jake Oettinger has gotten off to a 4-0 start this season, and he is giving up just 1.25 goals per game. The Stars have also killed off 90 percent of their penalties, and that unit will be a big key in this game.
Center Joe Pavelski has led the Stars on offense this season, as he has tallied four goals and seven total points. Even though Dallas wants to defend to win, they will have to find some offense in this matchup.
Bruins Lighting Up the Scoreboard
The Boston Bruins are scoring 4.33 goals per game this season, and that offense just continues to impress. Boston is scoring on the power play just 18 percent of the time, but they have been great in five-on-five action.
David Pastrnak leads the way with four goals and six assists, and he has also been coming up big in the clutch. Boston will try to speed up the tempo in this game in an attempt to break through the Dallas defense.
Goaltender Linus Ullmark is having a great season as well, posting a record of 4-0 to begin the year. This is a veteran team for Boston and they just keep finding ways to win games.
Bruins Beat Stars in Thriller
These teams have played very contrasting styles of hockey this year, and it could lead to an interesting matchup on Tuesday night. Dallas wants to slow this game down and defend, while the Bruins have been finding plenty of offense.
The Stars are in the middle of a long road trip, and fatigue might start to set in an affect the outcome of this game. Boston is coming into this game with so much momentum, and one of the veteran stars for the Bruins will come up with a huge play late in this one.
Bet the Boston Bruins -153 as they stay red-hot and pick up a one-goal victory over the Dallas Stars on Tuesday night.
Prop Picks
Dallas (-135) OVER 2.5 Goals
Dallas is averaging 3.7 goals per game on offense, which ranks No. 7 in the NHL. Boston is allowing 3.2 goals per game on defense, which ranks No. 18. Scores have gone OVER in 11 of the Bruins’ last 14 games overall.
With Dunkel predicting a Boston win by the score of 4-3, take the Stars (-135) to finish OVER 2.5 goals scored against the Bruins.
Jake Oettinger (-150) OVER 2.5 Goals Against
Oettinger allowed 2.53 goals against per game last season. That average increased to 3.48 goals against in Dallas losses.
With Dunkel predicting a Boston win and the final score going OVER the Vegas total, take Oettinger (-150) to finish OVER 2.5 goals against versus the Bruins.
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