Boston Bruins vs Dallas Stars Betting Pick & Prediction for Tuesday, January 20, 2026

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The Boston Bruins will take on the Dallas Stars in an NHL Regular Season game at the American Airlines Center. The game is scheduled for Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 7:30 PM and will be broadcast on TNT. The Bruins come into this game with a record of 28-19-2, while the Stars hold a record of 27-13-9.

Boston, led by head coach Marco Sturm, is ranked 5th in the Eastern Conference and 4th in the Atlantic Division. Dallas, under the guidance of head coach Glen Gulutzan, ranks 3rd in both the Western Conference and Central Division. Both teams will be looking to improve their standings with a win in this matchup.

Bruins vs Stars Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Boston Bruins vs. Dallas Stars
  • Venue: American Airlines Center
  • Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Dallas Stars MoneyLine -175, Boston Bruins MoneyLine +147

Boston Bruins Team Preview

The Boston Bruins have been on a strong run recently. They won against the Chicago Blackhawks with a score of 5-2. Mason Lohrei was a standout, scoring two goals in that game.

In their game against the Seattle Kraken, the Bruins secured a 4-2 victory. Charlie McAvoy contributed with two assists. David Pastrnak also scored a goal, helping the team continue their winning streak.

Joonas Korpisalo has been key in the net for the Bruins. He saved 27 shots in a close 1-0 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. His performance has been a big part of the team’s recent success.

Dallas Stars Team Preview

The Dallas Stars have had a rough patch in their recent games. They lost their last game at home to the Tampa Bay Lightning, 4-1. Oskar Bäck scored the only goal for the Stars in that game.

In their previous game, the Stars faced the Utah Mammoth and lost 2-1. Mikko Rantanen was a standout player with one goal. Jason Robertson contributed with an assist, but it wasn’t enough for a win.

The Stars’ last win was against the Los Angeles Kings, where they came out on top, 3-1. Sam Steel and Esa Lindell both had two assists. Mikko Rantanen also added an assist in the victory.

BTB Betting Pick

The Dallas Stars are favored to win against the Boston Bruins with a moneyline of -175. The Bruins are the underdogs at +147. Considering the Stars’ strong performance in goals against, ranked 5th, and the Bruins’ slightly higher goals allowed, picking the Stars to win is a solid choice. The projected score is Dallas 4, Boston 3.

The total for the game is set at 6.0, with the under at -113 and the over at -109. Both teams have strong offensive stats, with Dallas ranked 5th in assists. The projected score of 4-3 suggests a total of 7 goals. Therefore, taking the over 6.0 is the recommended pick.