{"id":447404,"date":"2026-10-20T09:02:02","date_gmt":"2026-10-20T13:02:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports.betmgm.com\/en\/blog\/?post_type=article-new&#038;p=447404"},"modified":"2026-10-20T09:02:02","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T13:02:02","slug":"bruins-stars-prediction-odds-picks-oct-20-2026-jaa","status":"publish","type":"article-new","link":"https:\/\/sports.betmgm.com\/en\/blog\/nhl\/bruins-stars-prediction-odds-picks-oct-20-2026-jaa\/","title":{"rendered":"Bruins vs Stars Prediction, Odds &#038; Best Bets Today &#8211; NHL, Oct 20"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The <span data-uid=\"1RL2bii534VLSVq69RW\">Stars<\/span> are a <span data-uid=\"m6p20O19SEpN4X0yGVq\">-1.5<\/span> goal favorite vs. the <span data-uid=\"wi633BbRA0fX4E3S7ue\">Bruins<\/span><\/li>\n\n<li><span data-uid=\"2x8IK2U2e00p40982X8\">Bruins<\/span> vs. <span data-uid=\"9G9o395p3V09YR201LO\">Stars<\/span> Total (Over\/Under): <span data-uid=\"k74X71Oc7uAmD8JXDu4\">5.5<\/span> goals<\/li>\n\n<li>TV Channel: <span data-uid=\"yGjq8Blvl5777l8On92\">ESPN<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong><span data-uid=\"G8VYjnWSx91R01u5u3N\">Boston Bruins<\/span><\/strong> (<span data-uid=\"8jXQ3Ih0VRa02Mi04ku\">7-2-0<\/span>) visit <span data-uid=\"jSM5n35EC02xD99QjVr\">American Airlines Center<\/span> to take on the<strong> <span data-uid=\"62s2v5rCi9WPCFH11ba\">Dallas Stars<\/span> <\/strong>(<span data-uid=\"9l1k3x593RVrB0AlCd9\">4-3-1<\/span>) on <span data-uid=\"Ww595k3ycuQ54Yx43Nh\">Oct. 20<\/span> in <span data-uid=\"7b06Thn582FR0SFY0sX\">Dallas, TX<\/span>. The puck drop is scheduled for <span data-uid=\"OshlslxI05Bo83124dQ\">8:00 pm<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong><span data-uid=\"74Tfn4rPm0Mtn6Nc5Ik\">Stars<\/span> are betting favorites<\/strong> in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at <span data-uid=\"C5wEqXX4d6Rdp6UXYPd\">-1.5<\/span> (<span data-uid=\"57mXl1BN6SBjb6Y7Ke8\">+145<\/span>).<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <span data-uid=\"e2L34y6vnNcGGSXQ2Cj\">Bruins<\/span> vs. <span data-uid=\"h09Hf8tn5e9x1m345ta\">Stars<\/span> Over\/Under is <span data-uid=\"u35C19k2DfC20f6pi1M\">5.5<\/span> total goals.<\/p>\n\n<h3 id=\"h-away-team-vs-home-team-odds-spread-over-under\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span data-uid=\"T99hGFpjBHS1rq2sVjx\">Bruins<\/span> vs. <span data-uid=\"208uGn43NBNiekwO429\">Stars<\/span> Odds, Spread, Over\/Under:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><\/td><td><strong>Spread<\/strong> <strong>(Puck line)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Total (O\/U)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>2-Way Moneyline<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><span data-uid=\"7NQ1G18MIBB50bUuLgO\">Bruins<\/span><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><span data-uid=\"PS74VJ0FM6iSFF3lxa6\">+1.5<\/span>    <span data-uid=\"w9UupTndAiddo4SINB7\">-175<\/span><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><span data-uid=\"f68qHf387p3u1e2Q9TV\">5.5<\/span>   <span data-uid=\"1Ou9IhYIVkVe5vi1bW2\">-102<\/span><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><span data-uid=\"27t3I194lo8627qsUaS\">+140<\/span><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><span data-uid=\"9c301p5H2QQf36F9F4V\">Stars<\/span><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><span data-uid=\"0qv19w2Sg9e58DqGA94\">-1.5<\/span>   <span data-uid=\"nJgu4B231G0JDYVU7e3\">+145<\/span><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><span data-uid=\"baFu67JGM0tTe7tN7u6\">5.5<\/span>   <span data-uid=\"n5kdO7kAtlaYTY87WCL\">-118<\/span><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><span data-uid=\"be9eex4KPs1fl4hM54c\">-170<\/span><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n<h2 id=\"h-away-vs-home-prediction\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span data-uid=\"2XM5BwA42s6jFQWL4A8\">Bruins<\/span> vs <span data-uid=\"wGBBH9BeY87yi900y30\">Stars<\/span> Prediction:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The winning team model predicts the <strong><span data-uid=\"5kMWg8FPO660UG9p6M3\">Stars<\/span> will win<\/strong> this game with <span data-uid=\"q3pPNi8Xgb928XB8T8C\">60.1%<\/span> confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.<\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"h-away-vs-home-spread-prediction\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span data-uid=\"h255mqIEwcIM7RAvGNa\">Bruins<\/span> vs <span data-uid=\"M1WrE4iNC30iCjFgOB5\">Stars<\/span> Spread Prediction:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the <strong><span data-uid=\"qWD2t50W1h51s31l6eP\">Bruins<\/span> will cover the spread<\/strong> with <span data-uid=\"wwIvdacC6RQ5F44jgK7\">62.4%<\/span> confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performance for both teams, opening and current betting lines, plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.betmgm.betmgm.com\/en\/sports\/hockey-12\/betting\/usa-9\/nhl-34\"><strong>NHL Odds at the BetMGM Sportsbook<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-away-team-best-bets-amp-trends\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span data-uid=\"SCStFLkolkJ3cljHe3l\">Bruins<\/span> Best Bets &amp; Trends<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Boston Bruins have covered the Puck Line in 17 of their last 20 away games (+15.10 Units \/ 43% ROI)<\/li>\n\n<li>The Boston Bruins have hit the 2P Game Total Under in 15 of their last 25 games (+8.00 Units \/ 25% ROI)<\/li>\n\n<li>The Boston Bruins have covered the 2P Puck Line in 15 of their last 20 away games (+7.95 Units \/ 24% ROI)<\/li>\n\n<li>The Boston Bruins have hit the 2P Moneyline in 11 of their last 25 games (+7.00 Units \/ 25% ROI)<\/li>\n\n<li>The Boston Bruins have hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 9 away games (+6.85 Units \/ 73% ROI)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<h2 id=\"h-home-team-best-bets-amp-trends\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span data-uid=\"uglsS858lfh00CWFthW\">Stars<\/span> Best Bets &amp; Trends<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Dallas Stars have hit the Game Total Under in their last 8 games (+8.00 Units \/ 90% ROI)<\/li>\n\n<li>The Dallas Stars have hit the 1P Game Total Under in 7 of their last 9 games (+5.10 Units \/ 55% ROI)<\/li>\n\n<li>The Dallas Stars have hit the 3P Game Total Under in 4 of their last 7 games (+4.10 Units \/ 57% ROI)<\/li>\n\n<li>The Dallas Stars have hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 25 games at home (+3.95 Units \/ 10% ROI)<\/li>\n\n<li>The Dallas Stars have covered the 3P Puck Line in 6 of their last 9 games at home (+3.90 Units \/ 39% ROI)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<h2 id=\"h-away-team-against-the-spread-ats-record\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span data-uid=\"5qpJ2FnhJA5S24136ph\">Bruins<\/span> Against the Spread (ATS) Record<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><span data-uid=\"9X5VSpuCv9f4oTsYY25\">Bruins<\/span> <\/strong>are <strong><span data-uid=\"fMxbBJH9J0etx7VAWYF\">7-2<\/span> against the spread<\/strong> this NHL season (<strong><span data-uid=\"KccAd9lK7HyaPt73bv9\">+7.25<\/span> <\/strong>Units \/ <strong><span data-uid=\"4580NpM820q2m647135\">49.15%<\/span> <\/strong>ROI).<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong><span data-uid=\"kubueNXv5x6IcyFVXmC\">Bruins<\/span><\/strong> are <strong><span data-uid=\"w526XdIT9Qt15TaqNx7\">7-2<\/span><\/strong> when betting on the <strong>Moneyline<\/strong> for <strong><span data-uid=\"U5B73grDBs0bjDTyfLq\">+5.4<\/span><\/strong> Units \/<strong><span data-uid=\"16dM73t1J7JTAmWT60R\">53.73%<\/span> <\/strong>ROI<\/li>\n\n<li><strong><span data-uid=\"4Jk7EhNL3n4BA8g23o6\">Bruins<\/span> <\/strong>are <strong><span data-uid=\"kQ9Fr2Hm2q2LctGykLT\">4-5<\/span> <\/strong>when betting the <strong>Over<\/strong> for <strong><span data-uid=\"fM75e2AVG44iNMJJ83K\">-1.8<\/span><\/strong> Units \/ <strong><span data-uid=\"HBroQdfXnscYm1a4NHt\">-17.48%<\/span><\/strong> ROI<\/li>\n\n<li><strong><span data-uid=\"3B6qX3Paiy8b7Sn9oH1\">Bruins<\/span> <\/strong>are <strong><span data-uid=\"FogALs80lf2oUir5Xrj\">5-4<\/span> <\/strong>when betting the <strong>Under<\/strong> for <strong><span data-uid=\"Me406A1tB93c5yHWLc1\">+0.75<\/span> <\/strong>Units \/<span data-uid=\"i1B29vBQ2T444NC4k33\">7.73%<\/span> ROI<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-home-team-against-the-spread-ats-record\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span data-uid=\"jBO53l15oHbF8US0lwL\">Stars<\/span> Against the Spread (ATS) Record<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><span data-uid=\"oI13jUV3u8VOqq4FHCd\">Stars<\/span> <\/strong>are <strong><span data-uid=\"E1RhPXEYNCtooLG59kI\">4-4<\/span> against the spread<\/strong> this NHL season (<strong><span data-uid=\"CL7mEN6F18LWrB4KJVb\">+1.55<\/span> <\/strong>Units \/<strong><span data-uid=\"1uBRbph9U93OI849q00\">17.42%<\/span><\/strong> ROI).<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong><span data-uid=\"5Xy7xTSJ8jq14lW0UO3\">Stars<\/span> <\/strong>are <strong><span data-uid=\"76hn0og9mghLXb2vwA2\">4-4<\/span><\/strong> when betting on the <strong>Moneyline<\/strong> for <strong><span data-uid=\"42JVR0gp7DoFSHew0a5\">-1.75<\/span> <\/strong>Units \/ <strong><span data-uid=\"2mU2N2aVQ9uah7YVFFR\">-14.11%<\/span> <\/strong>ROI<\/li>\n\n<li><strong><span data-uid=\"fWo5OuBT5973578GcCx\">Stars<\/span> <\/strong>are <strong><span data-uid=\"tKx8y2RVjY610baHSt9\">0-8<\/span><\/strong> when betting the <strong>Over<\/strong> for <strong><span data-uid=\"Y9Vo4QLqM8hM81HdP61\">-8.7<\/span> <\/strong>Units \/ <strong><span data-uid=\"I4676ccG9cS462sH8B0\">-100%<\/span> <\/strong>ROI<\/li>\n\n<li><strong><span data-uid=\"FBEFpxWOAmdKrtO5DcC\">Stars<\/span> <\/strong>are <strong><span data-uid=\"0XVTPsGj2PA1V86tE70\">8-0<\/span><\/strong> when betting the <strong>Under<\/strong> for <strong><span data-uid=\"4NLHh5kb08DFO38yyu6\">+8<\/span> <\/strong>Units \/ <strong><span data-uid=\"bc2EQd0q27KmRqp7fWR\">89.89%<\/span> <\/strong>ROI<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-away-team-keys-to-the-game-vs-home-team\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span data-uid=\"0F44H25Av55V4JOC51W\">Bruins<\/span>: Keys to the Game vs. <span data-uid=\"vaRgvv0oKjE0q7551xh\">Stars<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Bruins are 5-2 (.714)  this season &#8212; tied for 4th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500<\/p><p>The Bruins are 1-59 (.017) when allowing 4 or more non-shootout goals since the start of the 2024-25 season &#8212; 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .132<\/p><p>The Bruins are winless (0-27) when allowing 4 or more non-shootout goals since the start of the 2025-26 season &#8212; tied for lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .130<\/p><p>The Bruins are 48-38 (.558)  since the start of the 2025-26 season &#8212; 8th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500<\/p>\n\n<h3 id=\"h-home-team-keys-to-the-game-vs-away-team\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span data-uid=\"bRFcc6741JW52aAD9uH\">Stars<\/span>: Keys to the Game vs. <span data-uid=\"20NWjUQ6u7F98uTQNh3\">Bruins<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Stars are 7-1 (.875) when recording 35 or more shots on goal since the start of the 2025-26 season &#8212; best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .532<\/p><p>The Stars were 7-1 (.875) when recording 35 or more shots on goal last season &#8212; best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .526<\/p><p>The Stars are 99-65 (.604)  since the start of the 2024-25 season &#8212; tied for 3rd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500<\/p><p>The Stars were 47-31 (.603)  last season &#8212; 4th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500<\/p>\n\n<h3 id=\"h-away-team-offensive-stats-amp-trends\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span data-uid=\"sCd5T2112WSN0hjr46e\">Bruins<\/span> Offensive Stats &amp; Trends<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Bruins have scored on 21% of second chance opportunities  since the start of the 2023-24 season &#8212; best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%<\/p><p>The Bruins have scored on 24% of second chance opportunities in the second period since the start of the 2024-25 season &#8212; best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%<\/p><p>The Bruins have scored on 28% of second chance opportunities in the third period since the start of the 2025-26 season &#8212; 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 14%<\/p><p>The Bruins have scored on 22% of rush chances on the power play since the start of the 2025-26 season &#8212; best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 9%<\/p>\n\n<h3 id=\"h-home-team-offensive-stats-amp-trends\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span data-uid=\"09MRv5qn2jEXNAOu32V\">Stars<\/span> Offensive Stats &amp; Trends<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Stars have 9 forecheck chances while shorthanded since the start of the 2024-25 season &#8212; most among NHL Teams<\/p><p>The Stars have 4 forecheck chances while shorthanded since the start of the 2025-26 season &#8212; tied for 2nd most among NHL Teams<\/p><p>The Stars scored on 22% of second chance opportunities  in the 2024-25 season &#8212; best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%<\/p><p>The Stars have scored on 21% of second chance opportunities  since the start of the 2023-24 season &#8212; 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%<\/p>\n\n<h3 id=\"h-away-team-defensive-stats-amp-trends\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span data-uid=\"cUXATg7m13AvYGor1tt\">Bruins<\/span> Defensive Stats &amp; Trends<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Bruins had a .799 slot save percentage  in the 2024-25 season &#8212; 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .830<\/p><p>The Bruins have made 1.0 saves per game while their opponent is shorthanded since the start of the 2024-25 season &#8212; tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.7<\/p><p>The Bruins had a .760 slot save percentage in the third period in the 2024-25 season &#8212; lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .818<\/p><p>The Bruins allowed 13 goals while their opponent is shorthanded in the 2024-25 season &#8212; most among NHL Teams<\/p>\n\n<h3 id=\"h-home-team-defensive-stats-amp-trends\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span data-uid=\"fD3PysxBSsdvDshGm6g\">Stars<\/span> Defensive Stats &amp; Trends<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Stars have a .935 save percentage  this season &#8212; tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .889<\/p><p>The Stars have allowed 1.6 goals per game in 5v5 situations since the start of the 2025-26 season &#8212; tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 2.0<\/p><p>The Stars have allowed 0.7 goals per game in the first period since the start of the 2025-26 season &#8212; best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.9<\/p><p>The Stars allowed 0.5 goals per game against the power play in the 2024-25 season &#8212; tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.6<\/p>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p 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