Boston Bruins vs Dallas Stars Picks and Predictions October 24th 2024

Boston Bruins vs Dallas Stars October 24th 2024

Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Stars versus the Bruins? The puck drops at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at TD Garden in Boston, MA. The Stars come into this non-conference matchup favored by -1.5 goals. The over/under line currently sits at 5.5 goals.

Dallas vs. Boston Key Information

Dallas fell to 5-2-0 after a 4-2 loss to the Sabres. The Stars trailed 3-0 before scoring twice in the third period, but Buffalo sealed the win with an empty-net goal.

The total for the game was set at 6 goals, and the combined score landed right on that number. Dallas was favored on the puck line, but failed to cover.

Dallas took 30 shots on goal in their 4-2 loss to Buffalo, but only found the net twice. Thomas Harley scored his first goal of the season, while Tyler Seguin added his third, both coming in the third period.

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Evgenii Dadonov picked up two assists, bringing his season total to two. The Stars had 14 giveaways in the game.

The Stars’ defense struggled in their last game, giving up the first three goals and a late empty-netter. Jake Oettinger made 21 saves with an 87.5% save percentage. Dallas also recorded 8 takeaways and 20 hits.

Boston’s record dropped to 3-3-1 after a 4-0 road loss to the Predators. The Bruins were underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6 goals, but the combined score of 4 fell short of that mark.

Defensively, the Bruins allowed goals in each period, including an empty-netter in the third. Boston had 33 shots on goal but failed to score, while the Predators managed 41 shots. The Bruins also struggled with giveaways, totaling 18 in the game.

Boston’s offense was shut out in their 4-0 loss to Nashville, despite firing 33 shots on goal. The Bruins gave the puck away 18 times and failed to capitalize on any power play opportunities.

After a scoreless first period, Boston’s offense remained quiet, unable to find the net in the second and third periods. This marked the first time this season the Bruins have been held without a goal.

On the defensive side, Jeremy Swayman made 38 saves with a 92.7% save percentage, but the Bruins allowed four goals, including the first at 2:44 in the opening period. They also gave up two late goals in the third, one of which was an empty-netter.

When it comes to a moneyline wager, I’m going with the Bruins to defeat the Stars while playing at home. Given the current moneyline odds at +102, I’m placing a wager on the Bruins to win outright.

If you’re looking to get a bet down on this matchup, we foresee the Bruins winning the underdog. However, if you’re not as confident in the Bruins straight-up, we’d still recommend placing a bet on them to cover the puck line.

When considering the over/under line, which is currently at 5.5 goals, we believe that this game will go over that threshold, and we recommend wagering on the over.

Bruins Seek Better ‘Discipline’ and Result Against Stars

The Boston Bruins return home from a three-game Western Conference road trip to face a tough challenge against the Dallas Stars on Thursday night. Boston, coming off a 4-0 loss to the Nashville Predators, is looking to correct a number of early-season issues, including penalties and offensive struggles.

Penalties Plague Bruins

Coach Jim Montgomery’s Bruins currently lead the league with 100 penalty minutes, including 39 minors. Montgomery emphasized the need for more discipline, especially in avoiding unnecessary penalties that have been hurting the team’s chances.

“It’s discipline,” Montgomery said. “We’re taking far too many stick penalties. You want to prevent scoring chances and take good penalties, but we are taking too many in the offensive zone and we’ve got to sharpen that up.”

In the 4-0 loss to Nashville, the Bruins gave the Predators six power-play opportunities, contributing to their defeat. The game marked Boston’s first shutout of the season, and they have scored just one goal in their past two games.

Lineup Shakeup

Prior to the Nashville game, Montgomery made sweeping changes to his lineup, keeping only the fourth line of John Beecher, Mark Kastelic, and Cole Koepke together after its solid start to the season. However, the Bruins’ offensive output remained stagnant, with Koepke scoring the lone goal in the past two games.

Veterans like captain Brad Marchand have yet to find the back of the net, and free-agent acquisition Nikita Zadorov has struggled with discipline, taking a penalty in every game so far.

Montgomery’s message to his team is clear: “Just to keep working. We cannot beat ourselves. It’s a long season … We’ve got to get better and better every day.”

Turning Struggles into Success

With a three-game homestand on the horizon, the Bruins hope to capitalize on home ice to turn their early struggles into results. Defenseman Nikita Zadorov noted the need for the team to maintain its competitive edge.

“I thought the guys were battling hard (on Tuesday). It’s hard to win in this league,” Zadorov said. “We played a really desperate team. They scored on their chances. We didn’t. That was the difference in the game.”

Stars Face Challenges of Their Own

Dallas heads into Boston after dropping two of their last three games, including a 4-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday. After a 4-0-0 start, the Stars have shown some vulnerability, particularly with their power play, which has gone just 2-for-21 this season.

Tyler Seguin and Thomas Harley scored for the Stars against Buffalo, but the team couldn’t complete a comeback after falling into a 3-0 hole. Head coach Peter DeBoer pointed out that Buffalo was the hungrier team.

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“I thought the story of (Tuesday’s) game was (the Sabres’) execution was better than ours,” DeBoer said. “They blocked more shots, won more battles, won more face-offs. Tough to go on the road and win if you’re not as desperate as the other team.”

Power Play Woes

Dallas’ power play has been a season-long issue, as they went 0-for-3 against the Sabres and were held without a shot on goal during two first-period man advantages. Captain Jamie Benn echoed the need for a better effort in all phases of the game.

“It seems like we haven’t really found it yet this year,” Benn said. “Just not working hard enough away from the puck, supporting the puck, not winning any battles, and face-offs as well.”

Key Injuries

The Stars welcomed back defenseman Matt Dumba on Tuesday after he missed four games with a lower-body injury, which adds some stability to their blue line. The Bruins, however, will be hoping to find more cohesion in both their offensive and defensive efforts as they take on a challenging opponent in the Stars.

Boston’s focus on discipline, power play improvement, and more consistent scoring will be key as they aim to bounce back in front of their home crowd.