Stars vs Bruins Prediction 3/31/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Stars vs Bruins prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, March 31st at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Dallas Stars Betting Preview

The Dallas Stars are 44-18-12 this season after they lost to the Flyers in overtime by a score of 2-1 in their last game. Dallas tied the game at one with about two minutes left in the second period, but that was the only offense they could find in the loss. The Stars were out shot by a total of 30-18, won 43.8% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Dallas got their lone goal from Hyry, while DeSmith stopped 28 out of 30 shots, which was a .933 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Dallas defeated the Penguins by a score of 6-3, but lost to the Islanders by a score of 2-1 before that. The Stars have lost five of their last six games and they are currently second in the Central standings with 100 points. Dallas has scored 3.34 goals per game and they have allowed 2.69 goals against per game, while also going 28.8% on the power play and 80.9% on the penalty kill this season. Jason Robertson has led Dallas with 40 goals and 47 assists, while Wyatt Johnston has added 40 goals and 38 assists. The projected starting goalie for Dallas is Jake Oettinger, who is 30-11-6 with a 2.63 goals against average and an .899 save percentage this season. 

Boston Bruins Betting Preview

The Boston Bruins are 42-24-8 this year after they defeated the Blue Jackets in a shootout by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Boston trailed 3-0 after the second period, but they scored three goals in the third and escaped with the shootout win. The Bruins out shot Columbus by a total of 39-25, won 54.2% of the face-offs, and went 2-4 on the power play in the game. Boston got goals from Zacha (2) and McAvoy, while Swayman stopped 22 out of 25 shots, which was an .880 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Boston defeated the Wild by a score of 6-3 and the Sabres by a score of 4-3. The Bruins have won five of their last six games and they are currently fourth in the Atlantic standings with 92 points. Boston has scored 3.32 goals per game and they have allowed 3.07 goals against per game, while also going 23.8% on the power play and 76.4% on the penalty kill this season. David Pastrnak has led Boston with 29 goals and 63 assists, while Morgan Geekie has added 34 goals and 28 assists. The projected starting goalie for Boston is Jeremy Swayman, who is 30-15-4 with a 2.73 goals against average and a .908 save percentage this season. 

Why the Boston Bruins will win

• The underdogs have won each of the Bruins’ last five games.
• The Stars have lost each of their last three games as road favorites against opponents on a winning streak.
• The Bruins have covered the puck line in each of their last eight games as underdogs following an overtime win.
• The Stars have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five games after coming off overtime.
• The Stars have lost the first period in three of their last four games.

Why the Dallas Stars will win

• The Bruins have lost four of their last five night games after coming off a shootout.
• The Stars have won each of their last three games against the Bruins.
• The road team has covered the puck line in 10 of the Bruins’ last 12 games.
• The Bruins have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six night games at TD Garden following a shootout win.
• The Bruins have lost the second period in six of their last seven night games following a road win.

Total Goals Facts

• Seven of the Bruins’ last eight games as underdogs following a road win have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Four of the Stars’ last five games against opponents on a winning streak have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in 24 of the Stars’ last 25 games as favorites against opponents on a winning streak.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in each of the last six games between the Stars and Bruins.

Boston Bruins Player Prop Facts

• David Pastrnak has scored a goal in five of the Bruins’ last six games against the Stars at TD Garden.
• David Pastrnak has recorded at least one assist in each of his last 12 appearances against Central Division opponents at TD Garden.

Dallas Stars Player Prop Facts

• Wyatt Johnston has scored at least one goal in each of the Stars’ last three games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
• Jason Robertson has recorded at least one assist in each of the Stars’ last four road games against Atlantic Division opponents.

Stars vs Bruins Prediction 

Dallas comes into this matchup continuing to struggle over the last few weeks and they have scored two goals or fewer in three of their last five games. The Stars are 22-8-8 on the road this year, while the Bruins are 27-10-1 at home. Boston has won three in a row and they have scored at least four goals in four of their last five games. The Bruins are playing at a very high level and they should take advantage of a Dallas team that can’t score right now. Take Boston to win here.

David Racey's Pick: Bruins ML