Boston Bruins vs Dallas Stars prediction

Result

Final: Boston Bruins 2, Dallas Stars 3 (Dallas Stars won). Mel’s pick (Dallas Stars win 60% of the time) was right. Against the spread, Mel’s lean was right. On the total, Mel’s lean was wrong.

Mel’s pick

Dallas Stars win 60% of the time in Mel’s Playbook’s default simulation of this game, saved before it started.

• Boston Bruins: 40%
• Dallas Stars: 60%

Projected score

Boston Bruins 3, Dallas Stars 3.

Mel vs the betting line

Vegas has Dallas Stars −1.5. Mel projects Dallas Stars by 0, so the simulation leans Boston Bruins +1.5 against the spread.

The total is 5.5; Mel projects 5.9 goals, a lean to the over.

Recent form

Boston Bruins (7-2-0) scored 5 and allowed 1.6 goals a game over their last 5.

Dallas Stars (4-3-1) scored 2.8 and allowed 1.4 goals a game over their last 5.

Based on this season’s stats, injuries, rest, travel and the betting market. Updated Oct 20, 9:12 AM ET.

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