Bruins vs Stars Prediction
The Dallas Stars and Boston Bruins face off on Monday in an NHL showdown at the American Airlines Center.
Stars Offense Looks to Bounce Back
The Stars come into this game with a 7-2-1 record overall but they are coming off a game where the offense wasn’t good enough. The Stars faced off against the Canucks and the offense failed to score any goals on the way to the 2-0 defeat. Jake Oettinger started in goal and he saved 26 of the 28 shots that he faced. The Stars are averaging 2.9 goals while their defense is giving up 2.5 goals per game. The offense is ranked 22nd in the league while the defense is ranked 5th in the NHL.
Bruins Finally Lose Regulation Game
The Bruins comes into this game with a 9-1-1 record overall but they are coming off a loss in the last game. The Bruins scored four goals against the Detroit Red Wings, but the defense gave up five and that led to the defeat. The Bruins on the season are averaging 3.18 goals while their defense is giving up 1.91 goals per game. The offense is ranked 15th in the NHL while the defense is ranked 1st. After the struggles in the Bruins offense is going to be better here and secure the win.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Dallas Stars ranks 1st in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (94.44%).
- The Dallas Stars ranks 5th in the league for goals against per game this season (2.50).
- The Boston Bruins ranks 1st in the league for goals against per game this season (1.91).
- The Boston Bruins ranks 2nd in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (93.62%).
Shane’s Free Pick
The Bruins are going to have no issue here. The Stars offense has been inconsistent and they really struggled in the last game. The Stars are going to score only a goal or two and that is going to be the difference as Boston is going to have little issues getting the job done. Back the Bruins on the money line to cash here.
