Boston Bruins favored by -220 against Dallas on Thursday NHL Odds Menu

A key battle on the NHL odds menu sees visiting Dallas Stars dueling the Boston Bruins on Thursday at TD Garden.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

If you're going with the Boston Bruins in this one, they were listed as moneyline favorites of -220 on most NHL hockey betting menus (such as Sportsbook) early today for Thursday's contest. The over-under total was at 6 earlier at Sportsbook.

Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 2.8-2.4 win for the Stars on Thursday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.

Dallas Stars vs Boston Bruins Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

40-30-6 Boston battles the Stars, currently with a 31-34-11 mark. The OVER/UNDER records, important for totals bettors, are 36-32-8 for the Bruins and 40-36 for the Stars. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Boston vs Dallas injuries news.

According to new NHL Power Rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 1-ranked Boston Bruins and the No. 13-rated Dallas Stars in this matchup.

Statistical Matchup

Offensively, the game matches up the Boston Bruins No. 12-ranked offense (2.87 goals per game) against a Dallas Stars defense that ranks No. 28 at 3.18 goals per game allowed. The Bruins Sportsbook has clicked at a 20.69% rate while the Stars have a 74.15% rate on the penalty kill.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Dallas lost its last outing, a 4-1 result against the Canadiens on March 28. Bettors who backed the Canadiens at -182 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

Last time out for Boston, they were a 4-1 Sportsbook as they battled the Predators at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Bruins at -173 were rewarded, while the 5 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

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