The Bruins will play the Stars on Tuesday, January 20th, 2026. Your timezone's face off time is 7:38 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
With the 2025-26 NHL regular season in full swing, let's turn the page to an exciting matchup between the Boston Bruins and Dallas Stars. The puck hits the ice on Tuesday, January 20th, 2026. Each team's performance trends are starting to firm up. Keeping that in mind, have a look at stats below before you place a wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Boston Bruins currently have a 95.33 SportsBetting3.com power ranking with the Dallas Stars heading into this matchup with a 95.00 power ranking. The team with the higher power ranking is often the favorite.
- Away Boston Bruins - The Boston Bruins have a 11-11-1 record as an away team, ranking them 7th in the league for away team wins. On the flip side, the Boston Bruins now rank 5th for away team losses.
- Home Dallas Stars - The Dallas Stars start this game with a 12-7-3 record as a home team. That puts them 7th in the league for home team wins. However, they rank 6th for home team losses.
- Goals Scored - At this point in the 2025-26 NHL season, the Boston Bruins rank 6th (164) for goals scored. Their opponent, the Dallas Stars, currently rank 7th (163) in the league for goals scored.
- Goals Against - Teams that allow fewer goals tend to have better goalies and defensive capabilities. The Boston Bruins rank 12th (150) in the league for goals scored against them. Looking at the Dallas Stars, they've given up 139 goals this season, ranking them 20th in the league.
- Shootout Records - If the game is tied at the end of regulation and overtime, a shootout will be held to determine the winner. Keep this in mind: the Boston Bruins have a 2-1 shootout win-loss record, with the Dallas Stars owning a 3-3 shootout record.
- Team Records - The Boston Bruins have a 28-19-2 record and the Dallas Stars hold a 27-13-9 at this point in the 2025-26 NHL regular season.
Moneyline Mage
Spelling out the winners with humor since the middle ages.
Hear ye, hear ye! Boston Bruins face Dallas Stars in epic battle...
In the 2025-26 NHL season, Bruins stand at 28-19-2, while Stars at 27-13-9... Boston boasts 0.571 win percentage with 58 points, and Dallas at 0.551 with 63... Who will emerge victorious in this clash of the titans?
Before the game, review each team's stats and standing for insight... Place bets on the game and player props at BetRivers or BetMGM... Want to learn how to bet? Visit SportsBetting3.com for tips and tricks...
Don't miss this thrilling matchup on January 20th, 2026... Let the hockey wizards cast their spells on the ice... May the best team prevail in this battle of skill and magic!
Best Bruins at Stars Odds
| Underdog Boston Bruins | Favorite Dallas Stars |
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| Underdog Boston Bruins | Favorite Dallas Stars |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Dallas Stars are the -135 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Boston Bruins are the +115 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 6 -110 goals at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 6 -110 goals at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Dallas Stars are -1.5 +170 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the Boston Bruins are +1.5 -210 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.
NHL Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Bruins
Stars
1/20/26 7:38pm EST | +115-135 |
- Boston Bruins bettors risk $100 to win $115 at +115 odds. The implied probability for Boston Bruins is 46.51%.
- Dallas Stars bettors risk $100 to win $74.07 at -135 odds. The implied probability for Dallas Stars is 57.45%.
Boston Bruins at Dallas Stars Prop Bets
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Bruins
Stars
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
1/20/26 7:38pm EST | Yes -175No +130Bet |
Bruins
Total Goals
BOS at DAL 1/20/26 7:38pm EST | 2.5 o -1452.5 u +105Bet |
Stars
Total Goals
BOS at DAL 1/20/26 7:38pm EST | 3 o -1453 u +105Bet |
David Pastrnak
To Score 3 Goals
BOS at DAL 1/20/26 7:38pm EST | Yes +5500Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Jason Robertson
To Score 3 Goals
BOS at DAL 1/20/26 7:38pm EST | Yes +4500Bet |
Mikko Rantanen
To Score 3 Goals
BOS at DAL 1/20/26 7:38pm EST | Yes +5500Bet |
Morgan Geekie
To Score 3 Goals
BOS at DAL 1/20/26 7:38pm EST | Yes +8000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Stars | 57 | 34 | 14 | 9 | 0.596 | 77 | 30 | 193 | 160 | +33.0 | 16-7-3 | 18-7-6 | 4-3 | 7-3-0 | W6 |
| Boston Bruins | 57 | 32 | 20 | 5 | 0.561 | 69 | 30 | 195 | 182 | +13.0 | 21-8-1 | 11-12-4 | 2-3 | 6-1-3 | OT2 |
Boston Bruins & Dallas Stars Futures Odds
Latest Stanley Cup odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how Stanley Cup betting works. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NHL teasers, props and parlays.
Boston Bruins Stanley Cup Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Bruins | +12500 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Stars | +1600 Bet |
Boston Bruins & Dallas Stars Team Pages
Review each team's season point total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Boston Bruins vs Dallas Stars NHL Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Tuesday, January 20th, 2026 at 7:38 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NHL page, look for the Boston Bruins vs Dallas Stars Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Boston Bruins vs Dallas Stars Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.