In Game 3 of their first round series against the Dallas Stars, the Minnesota Wild were able to finally put an end to a ridiculous seven game losing streak when they exploded for five goals, while allowing just 17 shots on net. A repeat performance tonight might be a difficult task, as you’d have to go back to the start of last season — a total of 12 games — for the last time Minnesota has beaten Dallas twice in a row.
- Dallas is 6-2 in their last eight games when playing Minnesota.
- Dallas is 6-1 in their last seven games as favorites.
- Minnesota is 1-4 in their last five games with one day off between games.
Minny opened as a slight +104 underdog, with the Stars coming back as a -115 favorite. As home dogs the Wild have lost five of their last eight games, while Dallas has lost three straight time as a road favorite.
The total for the game opened at 5 goals, a mark the teams went UNDER in the first two games of the series. Both teams are trending UNDER going into the game, with the Stars going 2-6 O/U in their last eight and the Wild going 1-4 O/U in their last five.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The visiting Dallas Stars opened as -115 moneyline favorites in this one at most online sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total opened at 5 for those preferring over under betting, watch for the line updates during the day at Sportsbook.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 4.2-0.9 win for the Stars. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Dallas Stars vs Minnesota Wild Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Minnesota will face the 52-24-9 Stars. In totals betting, the Wild are 30-36-19 in over under betting so far this season while the Dallas Stars are 46-38-1. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Minnesota vs Dallas injuries news.
This game matches up the No. 9 (Minnesota Wild) and the No. 3 (Dallas Stars) teams according to our current NHL Power Rankings.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Minnesota's No. 21-ranked offense, averaging 2.61 goals per game, against a Stars defense that ranks No. 19 at 2.78 goals allowed. The Wild power play is averaging 18.73% while the Stars defense kills off 82.21% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Stars were a 5-3 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Wild. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Minnesota at +100 on the moneyline, while the total score (8) was good news for OVER bettors.
- Dallas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Dallas's last 8 games
- The total has gone OVER in 15 of Dallas's last 22 games on the road
- Dallas is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Minnesota
- Minnesota is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games
- Minnesota is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Dallas
- Minnesota is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Dallas
Next Betting Matchups
Dallas home to Minnesota, Friday, April 22nd
