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The Bruins have won five straight, and they’re plus money in Dallas on national TV? I’ll take that. Boston has outscored teams 34-19, and the B’s are rolling on this road trip. Yes, Jake Oettinger is a wall. I’m riding the hot team anyway.
The Matchup
- Boston is rolling. The Bruins are 7-2-0 and have won five in a row: 6-1 over Utah, 5-1 over Philadelphia, 6-3 in San Jose, 4-2 in Anaheim and 4-1 in Los Angeles.
- Dallas does not give up goals. The Stars have allowed 13 goals in eight games, and they shut out Buffalo and Chicago in their last five.
- Puck drop. 8:00 PM ET at American Airlines Center, on ESPN.
The Goalies
Jeremy Swayman is expected for Boston after Michael DiPietro started Friday. Swayman is at 93.4% through seven games.
Jake Oettinger is expected for Dallas, at 95.2% through six. That is the best mark in this game, and the biggest reason this is only a lean.
The Number
Take the margin out and the market makes Dallas about a 60% favorite. I think that’s too much for a Stars team that’s 4-3-1 against a Bruins team that’s won five straight.
The honest case against: Oettinger has been the best goalie in this game by a lot, and Dallas just doesn’t give up many chances. It’s a Game Pick, a lean, and like every pick we post, it lands on the receipts page win or lose.
Bottom Line
Take the Bruins on the moneyline at . Lean. Five straight wins and plus money. B’s.
Lines as posted Tuesday at 2:23 PM ET. Swayman and Oettinger are confirmed starters.
Same-Game Parlay
One read in two legs. If Boston wins in Dallas, Pastrnak is probably shooting all night. He’s had four or more shots in seven of nine games. Every leg needs the same night, so this is one position, not two bets.
The anglePastrnak keeps firing on Oettinger and Boston steals one in Dallas.
Build it at FanDuel →FanDuel prices same-game parlays in its own builder, so there is no price here. Build the legs there and check the number before you place it.
Price: check your sportsbook for SGP pricing. Lines as posted Monday at 5:00 PM ET; confirm them before you build the ticket. This parlay is a Game Pick. Player props not available in all states.
Best Props for This Game
Bets beyond the side, from either team. Every one has a trend, a matchup and a real price behind it. These are Game Pick props, separate bets from our pick, so keep them small.
He’s been one of the league’s busiest shooters.
- Trend4 or more shots in 7 of 9 games: 4, 4, 5, 2, 4, 4, 4, 4 and 3
- MatchupDallas allows about 22 shots a game, so the volume has to come from him
He has goals in back-to-back games, at nearly 2 to 1.
- TrendScored in 2 of his last 3; 4 goals in 9 games
- MatchupOettinger is at 95.2%, so this is a price play, not a matchup play
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