Dallas Stars vs Boston Bruins predictions, Jan 20, 2026

Jan 18, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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In a highly anticipated matchup on January 20, 2026, the Dallas Stars will face off against the Boston Bruins in a thrilling NHL hockey clash at the home venue of the Stars. The two teams come into this game with differing recent form, as the Stars have won 2 of their last 5 matches, while the Bruins have been on a hot streak, winning all 5 of their previous games.

The bookmakers have slightly favored the Dallas Stars with odds of 1.89 for a home win, while the Boston Bruins are priced at 3.38 for an away victory. Our model prediction provides a 54.9% probability for a home win, a 24.3% chance for a draw, and a 25.4% likelihood for an away win.

Tactically, the Boston Bruins will look to rely on their recent momentum and strong offensive capabilities, while the Dallas Stars will aim to capitalize on home advantage and tighten up their defense. It promises to be a closely contested game with both teams having their own strengths and motivations.

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Dallas
49.9%		 Draw
22.3%		 Boston
27.9%

Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2

Outrights of NHL Dallas Stars: 5.24% Boston Bruins: 0.48%

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Betting Odds

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MarathonBet 1.95 4.32 3.49
Pinnacle 1.89 4.27 3.38

Latest Results

15.01.26 Utah Mammoth – Dallas Stars – 2:1
13.01.26 Anaheim Ducks – Dallas Stars – 3:1
12.01.26 Los Angeles Kings – Dallas Stars – 1:3
10.01.26 San Jose Sharks – Dallas Stars – 5:4 OT
07.01.26 Washington Capitals – Dallas Stars – 1:4		 17.01.26 Chicago Blackhawks – Boston Bruins – 2:5
15.01.26 Boston Bruins – Seattle Kraken – 4:2
13.01.26 Boston Bruins – Detroit Red Wings – 3:0
11.01.26 Boston Bruins – Pittsburgh Penguins – 1:0
10.01.26 Boston Bruins – New York Rangers – 10:2

Facts

  • The most interesting match of the day — two teams from the very top of the table will face off (ranked 2 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: ) and 5 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: )).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Dallas won 2.
  • In recent matches, Dallas has shown inconsistent form (last 5 games: 2 wins).
  • Boston is in superb shape, having picked up a string of victories recently (last 5 games: 5 wins).
  • Dallas may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • Recently, Dallas has had a series of away games.
  • Recently, Boston has had a series of home games.
  • Dallas could have a small edge in this match.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Dallas won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 13 matches, and goals 55:58. (average 2.8:2.9).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Dallas won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 28:30. (average 2.8:3).

    Latest Head To Head

    14.11.24 Dallas Stars – Boston Bruins – 7:2
    24.10.24 Boston Bruins – Dallas Stars – 2:5
    19.02.24 Boston Bruins – Dallas Stars – 4:3 penalties
    06.11.23 Dallas Stars – Boston Bruins – 2:3
    14.02.23 Dallas Stars – Boston Bruins – 2:3 OT

    Standings

    Main

    Western Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Colorado Avalanche 46 30 3 8 5 185:110 74
    2 Dallas Stars 48 23 4 9 12 162:135 63
    3 Minnesota Wild 49 18 9 9 13 155:140 63
    4 Vegas Golden Knights 47 17 7 12 11 160:145 60
    5 Edmonton Oilers 49 19 5 8 17 165:158 56
    6 Utah Mammoth 49 19 6 4 20 153:135 54
    7 San Jose Sharks 47 13 11 3 20 148:168 51
    8 Seattle Kraken 47 15 6 9 17 130:141 51
    9 Anaheim Ducks 48 14 10 3 21 158:172 51
    10 Los Angeles Kings 48 12 7 13 16 125:136 51
    11 Nashville Predators 48 16 7 4 21 138:161 50
    12 Calgary Flames 48 17 4 4 23 126:143 46
    13 St. Louis Blues 48 18 1 8 21 120:163 46
    14 Chicago Blackhawks 48 15 4 7 22 133:154 45
    15 Winnipeg Jets 47 17 2 6 22 144:148 44
    16 Vancouver Canucks 48 10 6 5 27 126:176 37

    Eastern Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Carolina Hurricanes 49 21 9 4 15 171:144 64
    2 Tampa Bay Lightning 46 23 6 4 13 162:119 62
    3 Detroit Red Wings 49 21 8 4 16 153:150 62
    4 Montreal Canadiens 49 17 10 7 15 168:164 61
    5 Boston Bruins 49 21 7 2 19 164:150 58
    6 Buffalo Sabres 47 20 6 5 16 157:148 57
    7 New York Islanders 48 17 9 5 17 141:134 57
    8 Toronto Maple Leafs 48 17 7 8 16 162:158 56
    9 Pittsburgh Penguins 47 18 4 11 14 150:144 55
    10 Washington Capitals 49 21 3 6 19 157:143 54
    11 Florida Panthers 47 22 3 3 19 145:156 53
    12 Philadelphia Flyers 47 15 7 8 17 141:149 52
    13 Columbus Blue Jackets 48 13 9 7 19 148:160 51
    14 Ottawa Senators 47 17 5 6 19 156:159 50
    15 New Jersey Devils 48 16 8 2 22 127:149 50
    16 New York Rangers 49 14 7 6 22 132:150 48

    NHL Outrights

    1. Colorado Avalanche: 3.35 (25.01%)

    2. Tampa Bay Lightning: 7.75 (10.81%)

    3. Carolina Hurricanes: 8.88 (9.44%)

    4. Edmonton Oilers: 10 (8.38%)

    5. Vegas Golden Knights: 10 (8.38%)

    6. Florida Panthers: 11.5 (7.29%)

    7. Dallas Stars: 16 (5.24%)

    8. Minnesota Wild: 21 (3.99%)

    9. Washington Capitals: 30 (2.79%)

    10. Toronto Maple Leafs: 41 (2.04%)

    11. Los Angeles Kings: 43.5 (1.93%)

    12. Montreal Canadiens: 51 (1.64%)

    13. Detroit Red Wings: 61 (1.37%)

    14. Buffalo Sabres: 61 (1.37%)

    15. New Jersey Devils: 71 (1.18%)

    16. Utah Mammoth: 71 (1.18%)

    17. New York Islanders: 71.5 (1.17%)

    18. Ottawa Senators: 78.5 (1.07%)

    19. Anaheim Ducks: 101 (0.83%)

    20. Pittsburgh Penguins: 101 (0.83%)

    21. Philadelphia Flyers: 126 (0.66%)

    22. Winnipeg Jets: 151 (0.55%)

    23. Nashville Predators: 151 (0.55%)

    24. Boston Bruins: 176 (0.48%)

    25. Columbus Blue Jackets: 251 (0.33%)

    26. New York Rangers: 301 (0.28%)

    27. Seattle Kraken: 326 (0.26%)

    28. Calgary Flames: 326 (0.26%)

    29. San Jose Sharks: 401 (0.21%)

    30. St. Louis Blues: 501 (0.17%)

    31. Chicago Blackhawks: 501 (0.17%)

    32. Vancouver Canucks: 626 (0.13%)

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