Analyzing Thursday’s Boston Bruins at Dallas Stars odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Dallas Stars (9-5, in the Central Division) are back from a two-game road trip for a matchup against the Boston Bruins (8-7-2, in the Atlantic Division). The Stars bounced back from rough four-game stretch in historic fashion,

Welcome back to the return of NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games that are happening and gives our predictions for each one, breaking down head-to-head matchups and other factors that may play in.