Fans betting on NHL look for value at Xcel Energy Center on Wednesday as the host Minnesota Wild battle the Dallas Stars in hockey odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to side with the Minnesota Wild in this one found them earlier as -115 favorites on the NHL money line at Sportsbook. Betting the over under total instead? It was hovering near 5.5 at its open earlier today at Sportsbook and may have moved.
A 3.6-2 result in favor of the Stars is the prediction by the Odds Shark handicapping pick engine. 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
The Minnesota Wild currently sport a record of 18-15-3. The Dallas Stars are 20-14-3. Betting totals have seen the Wild post a 18-16-2 OVER/UNDER record this season, while the Stars have gone 20-16-1 against the number. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Minnesota vs Dallas injuries news.
The Stars - Wild odds would favor the Stars if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Minnesota is rated No. 27 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Dallas is at No. 22.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Minnesota's No. 19-ranked offense, averaging 2.83 goals per game, against a Stars defense that ranks No. 12 at 2.86 goals allowed. The Wild power play is averaging 19.27% while the Stars defense kills off 80.92% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Dallas was a 4-3 Sportsbook in its last match at home against the Predators. They won as favorites, while the total score of 7 made Sportsbooks of OVER bettors.
Minnesota was a 3-0 loser in its last match on the road against the Lightning. They lost as +216 underdogs, while the total score of 3 made Sportsbooks of UNDER bettors.
Next Betting Matchups
Dallas home to St. Louis, Friday, December 29th
Minnesota home to Nashville, Friday, December 29th