Boston Bruins vs Dallas Stars Prediction, Picks & Odds | 20 Jan 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Bruins vs Stars

The Boston Bruins meet the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center, with face-off scheduled for 20:30 on Tuesday, January 20.

The -139 available that there are Over 5.5 goals makes plenty of appeal. Our prediction is that the Bruins and the Stars will combine to make this happen.

Boston Bruins have won their previous six games. A 5-2 triumph recently occurred on the road at United Center when playing Chicago Blackhawks. Mason Lohrei registered two goals, with Charlie McAvoy, Marat Khusnutdinov and Viktor Arvidsson also finding the net.

Dallas Stars were defeated last time out, making it four home losses on the spin. American Airlines Center saw them beaten 4-1 against Tampa Bay Lightning. Oskar Baeck scored the goal from just 20 Stars shots.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Stars have claimed back-to-back victories over the Bruins. At TD Garden they won 5-2 before winning 7-2 at American Airlines Center. In the past 10 H2H meetings, the Bruins have won seven.

Starting Goalies

Jeremy Swayman (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	28-14-4	2.7	.908	1
23/24	25-10-7	2.53	.916	3

Jake Oettinger (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	29-10-6	2.6	.903	2
23/24	35-14-2	2.72	.905	3

8 wins, 1 loss and 1 overtime loss, averaging 4.1 goals from 28.4 shots on goal, with a 18.4% powerplay efficiency. The Bruins have been giving up 2.0 goals from 27.8 shots, averaging 4.4 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 81.8%.

David Pastrnak is the top points scorer with 18 points, 5 goals and 13 assists, with Viktor Arvidsson recording 10 points, 4 goals and 6 assists, over the past 10 games. Goalie Jeremy Swayman have a 2.13 goal against average with a .924 save percentage, including one shutout.

The Stars have 2 wins, 6 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 2.4 goals from 25.0 shots on goal, with a 12.0% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.4 goals from 27.1 shots, averaging 3.7 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 73.0%.

The top points scorer is Jason Robertson with 11 points, 4 goals and 7 assists, while Mikko Rantanen is next in line after registering 9 points, 4 goals and 5 assists. Goalie Jake Oettinger have a 3.55 GAA with a .865 SV%.

Boston Bruins vs Dallas Stars Prediction & Picks

We cover the key Boston Bruins vs Dallas Stars betting angles, showcasing our expert match prediction, best correct score selection, top player props and a bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

The two teams should combine to go over the total goals line in this NHL clash. Our pick is available at -139 which looks an attractive price.

We put solid research behind every hockey prediction, starting with recent form and a clear read on injuries. From there, key NHL stats and advanced metrics help complete the picture and support smarter betting decisions

Key Bruins vs Stars stats:

• The 5.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Bruins games on the road.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Bruins games.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Bruins games.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Stars games at home.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 11 of the last 20 Stars games.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in the last 3 games between these teams.

Over 5.5 Probability

Based on the odds from the best betting apps, our pick has a 58.1% chance of winning. However, our cappers have this figure between 65-70% based on their in-depth research. This hockey wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Morgan Geekie Over 1.5 Shots -200

Morgan Geekie (Bruins) has fired Over 1.5 shots on goal in 3 straight games. We’re expecting history to repeat itself and for him to cover the Shots on Goal line at odds of -200.

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Correct Score Prediction

Bruins 4 - 3 Stars

A potentially entertaining bet is going for the Bruins to win by a 4-3 scoreline. At odds of +1150, there’s the chance to get a handsome return should this wager win.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Bruins

Stars

1-0

Bruins

+5000

Stars

+5000

2-0

Bruins

+5000

Stars

+4000

2-1

Bruins

+1500

Stars

+1400

3-0

Bruins

+3500

Stars

+2500

3-1

Bruins

+2000

Stars

+1600

3-2

Bruins

+900

Stars

+850

4-0

Bruins

+5000

Stars

+3000

4-1

Bruins

+1900

Stars

+1200

4-2

Bruins

+1800

Stars

+1400

4-3

Bruins

+1150

Stars

+1050

5-0

Bruins

+9000

Stars

+5500

5-1

Bruins

+3400

Stars

+1900

5-2

Bruins

+2200

Stars

+1400

5-3

Bruins

+2800

Stars

+2200

5-4

Bruins

+2400

Stars

+2000

6-0

Bruins

+14000

Stars

+8000

6-1

Bruins

+8000

Stars

+4500

6-2

Bruins

+4500

Stars

+2500

6-3

Bruins

+4000

Stars

+2500

6-4

Bruins

+6000

Stars

+4500

6-5

Bruins

+5500

Stars

+5000

7-0

Bruins

+5500

Stars

+12000

7-1

Bruins

+14000

Stars

+7500

7-2

Bruins

+11000

Stars

+6600

7-3

Bruins

+7500

Stars

+5000

7-4

Bruins

+8000

Stars

+6000

7-5

Bruins

+12500

Stars

+11000

7-6

Bruins

+13000

Stars

+12500

8-1

Bruins

+13000

Stars

+12500

8-2

Bruins

+13000

Stars

+11000

8-3

Bruins

+13000

Stars

+12000

8-4

Bruins

+14000

Stars

+11000

8-5

Bruins

+14000

Stars

+14000

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Boston Bruins vs Dallas Stars Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The sportsbooks’ betting odds have Dallas Stars as -139 favorites for this game, implying that they are 58% likely to win. Boston Bruins are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +115.

The puck line is 1.5 and the total goals line is 5.5. Having a bet on Totals is one of the most popular hockey wagers. If you fancy Over 5.5, this outcome can be backed at -143.

Take every angle into account when betting on the National Hockey League. With hundreds of team props and game lines available at the top sportsbooks, it’s all about finding the market that aligns with your game prediction.

Moneyline

Bruins

+115

Stars

-139

3-Way Moneyline

Bruins

+205

Tie

+335

Stars

+102

Puck Line

Bruins +1.5

-213

Stars -1.5

+172

Total Goals

Under 5.5

+116

Over 5.5

-143

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Micro betting is something that’s really popular with bettors, with NHL fans essentially being able to bet in-game when it comes to team and player props. Sometimes these are lines where you can wager on Shots or Goals.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Boston Bruins Stats

Dallas Stars Stats

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 9 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.10 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 7.20 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 4.10 goals and allowed 2.00 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.70 pts and allowed 3.50 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.80 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.60 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.40 goals and allowed 3.40 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.00 goals and allowed 2.60 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 28.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 13.2
• Blocks: 12.8
• Faceoff Wins : 28.2
• Hits: 20.2
• Giveaways: 15.7
• Takeaways: 5.6

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 28.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 13.8
• Blocks: 15
• Faceoff Wins : 29.1
• Hits: 21.3
• Giveaways: 15.1
• Takeaways: 5.8

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.3
• Shots: 25
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 7.7
• Blocks: 10.9
• Faceoff Wins : 20.2
• Hits: 18.6
• Giveaways: 15.1
• Takeaways: 4.4

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.3
• Shots: 24.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 8.7
• Blocks: 12.3
• Faceoff Wins : 26.2
• Hits: 16
• Giveaways: 14.7
• Takeaways: 5.1

Injuries & Suspensions

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