Hi there, it’s Rodd from Tony’s Picks, coming at you with the Boston Bruins vs. Dallas Stars matchup here on Thursday, November 14th, 2024. Just before we get into that NHL selection, I want to say hey—if you’re new to Tony’s Picks, welcome aboard! Glad to have you here. Make sure you subscribe, and give us a thumbs up—it’s greatly appreciated.
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Boston and Dallas: Strong Seasons So Far
All right, let’s dive into it: Boston vs. Dallas. Two teams playing some pretty good hockey, both with 18 points, but they’ve come about it in different ways. Boston is 8-7-2 on the season, while Dallas stands at 9-5-0. As I mentioned, both teams have 18 points, and Dallas has been lights-out at home this season, boasting a 6-0 record. The Stars are playing their best hockey at home, scoring around 3.2 goals per game while holding opponents to just one goal per game.
A Lean Towards a Higher-Scoring Game
With those numbers, I’m leaning toward a higher-scoring game here. Dallas has been averaging 3.6 goals per game against Eastern Conference teams this season, with a 4-3 record to the over in those matchups. At home, however, the under has been strong, with a 0-5-1 record for Dallas home games going under.
Over for the Bruins vs. Stars Matchup
Still, this Boston team knows how to score, averaging 2.5 goals per game. I could see this one ending up 3-3, with someone needing a late goal to get the win. So, I like the over in this game. Dallas has taken over 33 shots in three straight games, and they’re 12-1 to the over in those situations. I think we’ll see some goals here—a game that might surprise with a high score.
I’m leaning toward the over as the play here on Thursday night, with a slight lean toward Boston potentially stealing one, but give me the over as the main play.