The Minnesota Wild will be hosting the Western Conference leading Dallas Stars Saturday, but they should not be worried, as they have decimated the Stars when playing at the Xcel Energy Center. The Wild have won the last five games when they have hosted the Stars, with Minny averaging over four goals per game.
The Stars have had no problem travelling this season as they are a staggering 9-2 record, which includes a current five-game winning streak outside of Dallas.
The Wild have excelled at home this season, posting an 8-2-0 record at the Xcel Energy Center. The Wild have averaged 3.2 goals per game at home this season, a full half-goal more than their road games.
Dallas Stars vs Minnesota Wild Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
11-7-3 Minnesota battles the Stars, currently with a 18-5-0 mark. The OVER/UNDER records, important for totals bettors, are 8-7-6 for the Wild and 11-12 for the Stars. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Minnesota vs Dallas injuries news.
According to new NHL Power Rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 9-ranked Minnesota Wild and the No. 5-rated Dallas Stars in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Minnesota Wild No. 9-ranked offense (2.86 goals per game) against a Dallas Stars defense that ranks No. 14 at 2.57 goals per game allowed. The Wild Sportsbook has clicked at a 20.55% rate while the Stars have a 79.41% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Dallas was a 3-2 Sportsbook in its last match at home against the Canucks. They won as favorites, while the total score of 5 made Sportsbooks of UNDER bettors.
Minnesota lost its last outing, a 3-1 result against the Jets on November 27. Bettors who backed the Jets at +158 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (4) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
Next Betting Matchups
Dallas at Calgary, Tuesday, December 1st
Minnesota at Chicago, Tuesday, December 1st