Bruins vs. Stars Prediction Today: Expert Picks & Best NHL Bets for Tuesday, Jan. 20

Sizzling-hot Boston takes on sliding Dallas as I offer my Bruins vs. Stars prediction, including the best bet to light the lamp.
Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak (88), seen here during a game, plays a key role in our Bruins vs. Stars prediction today.
Pictured: Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak (88), seen here during a game, plays a key role in our Bruins vs. Stars prediction today. Photo by Sergei Belski / Imagn Images.
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My Bruins vs. Stars prediction breaks down today’s matchup, with Dallas struggling to escape its current rut while Boston enjoys one of its best runs of the season.

The Stars are a -178 betting favorite despite losing 10 of their last 12 games. Moving in the opposite direction, the Bruins have won eight of their last nine. Along with a winner pick for tonight’s game - with puck drop from American Airlines Center in Dallas set for 7:30 p.m. ET (TNT) - I’m also featuring my best goal-scorer pick.


🏒 Bruins vs. Stars predictions

See all of our experts' NHL picks based on the latest NHL odds.

Bet type Prop bet Best odds Confidence
ML Bruins ML  +146 via FanDuel ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Total  Under 6 -110 via BetMGM ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Player prop David Pastrnak anytime goal +160 via FanDuel ⭐⭐⭐⭐

💰 Bruins vs. Stars best bet: Bruins ML (+146) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Check out all of our NHL analysis and expert predictions this season.

The Bruins charge into Dallas on a six-game winning streak. The Stars, on the other hand, are playing like they've entered a black hole, with the third-worst points percentage (.333) since Dec. 23. 

That abject run includes four straight home defeats. Based on the team's current form, I'm a big fan of the plus-money odds at FanDuel. 

Score prediction: Bruins 3, Stars 2 


🔥 Best Bruins vs. Stars prop bet: David Pastrnak anytime goal (+160) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Pastrnak is even more lethal against the Stars than he is regularly, scoring in five of the previous six tilts against them. The Bruins' leading scorer has netted one in the last two games but has been quiet on the goal-scoring front otherwise. 

Nothing like a game against one of his favorite opponents to stir his goal-scoring juices. By the way, Dallas allowed four goals in its last four games at American Airlines Center. 

I've got more top NHL player props for Tuesday, while our Liam Fox targets his three best NHL anytime goal scorer predictions today.


🚀 Best Bruins vs. Stars SGP bets

💵 Bruins vs. Stars same-game parlay

  • Bruins ML (+146) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
  • Under 6 (-110) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
  • David Pastrnak anytime goal (+160) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Best odds: +1121 via FanDuel ($10 to win $112.10)


📈 Bruins vs. Stars betting trends

Bruins  Statistic Stars
28-19-2 W-L record 27-13-9
34-15 ATS record 20-29
4-5-1 (last 10) O/U record 4-6-0 (last 10)
5-0-0 Last 5 games 1-3-1

🚑 Bruins vs. Stars injuries


📺 How to watch Bruins vs. Stars

  • Date: Tuesday, Jan. 20
  • Puck drop: 7:30 p.m. ET
  • Location: American Airlines Center (Dallas)
  • TV: TNT

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