A great NHL betting opportunity is coming up soon as the Dallas Stars (34-14-7) take on the Boston Bruins (3212-11) on Monday, February 19, at 1:00 PM ET at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. The Bruins are slight favorites to find success at home with a moneyline at -125.

The Stars are 3-2 in their previous five games and are coming off a loss to end their three-game win streak. This was a 4-3 overtime defeat against the Edmonton Oilers, marking their second game in their stretch where they have allowed at least four goals.

Roope Hintz has scored 23 goals so far, while Matt Duchene leads with 55 points. In addition, Jason Robertson has put up 37 assists and will be pivotal here.

The Stars usually net an average of 3.75 goals per game with 30.9 shots, holding a power play percentage of 23.3. In these situations, they have scored 37 goals but conceded 31, suggesting a noticeable disadvantage.

On the defensive end, they permit an average of 3.02 goals per game on 30.2 shot attempts, displaying a slightly positive variance from their offensive display. Furthermore, their penalty kill percentage of 81.8 aligns with that of the Bruins.

The Bruins have lost their last four straight games, all of which have been at home. Their most recent defeat was a 5-4 overtime outing against the Los Angeles Kings, marking their second straight game of allowing at least four goals.

Their offense has stood out with David Pastrnak on the ice. He currently leads them with 79 points, 34 goals, and 45 assists. If he can dominate early, they have a great shot at winning.

The Bruins maintain an average of 3.33 goals per game on 30.1 shots, showcasing offensive prowess. In power plays, they have scored 41 goals and conceded 37, achieving a power play percentage of 23.7. This is comparable to the Stars.

On the defensive end, they concede an average of 2.64 goals while facing 31.0 shots per game, demonstrating solid defensive capabilities relative to their offensive output. Their penalty kill percentage of 81.2 is on par with the Stars', which is reassuring.

MyBookie showcases appealing NHL betting odds, as the Boston Bruins (-125) appear to have a chance for a home victory. The Stars are 17-6-4 on the road, while the Bruins are just as competitive at home with a 17-7-5 home record.

Both teams are nearly identical on paper, with slight differences here and there. The biggest difference is their current form, which shows the Stars as the best team heading into this matchup since the Bruins have stumbled lately.