Deep in the heart of Texas tonight at the American Airlines Center, the Dallas Stars will look to put an end to the Minnesota Wild’s misery and move on the Round 2 of the playoffs. At just 1-8 in their last nine games, the Wild will be in tough against a Dallas team that’s won eight in a row at home.
- The Stars are 7-1 in their last eight games after winning the previous game in a matchup.
- The Stars are 6-1 in their last seven games with one day off between games.
- The total has gone UNDER in four of Dallas' last five games at home.
Unsurprisingly, the Stars opened as a -195 favorite, which is another spot they’ve dominated in. Dallas has won eight straight as home favorites, while the Wild are an ugly 2-7 in their last nine as road underdogs. To pile on even more, Minny is just 3-7 in their last 10 games in Dallas.
Unfortunately for Minnesota backers (if there’s any left), they don’t have much to lean on coming into the game. They’re 1-6 in their last seven games after a loss, and 1-7 when losing the previous game in a matchup. They’ve been outshot so far in every game in the series, with the Stars putting a total of 117 shots on net to the Wild’s 87. Only four Minnesota players have a +/- above zero, compared to 12 on Dallas.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had the Dallas Stars as -210 favorites earlier today. The over under opened at 5 at Sportsbook for betting fans hoping to turn a profit on totals.
Odds Shark prediction models pick the Stars to win this game 4.4-0.7. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Minnesota Wild vs Dallas Stars Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Dallas Stars currently sport a record of 53-24-9. The Minnesota Wild are 39-36-11. Betting totals have seen the Stars post a 46-38-2 OVER/UNDER record this season, while the Wild have gone 30-36-20 against the number. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Dallas vs Minnesota injuries news.
The Odds Shark NHL Power Rankings have the Dallas Stars at No. 3 and the Minnesota Wild at No. 9 heading into this contest.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Dallas's No. 1-ranked offense, averaging 3.24 goals per game, against a Wild defense that ranks No. 8 at 2.53 goals allowed. The Stars power play is averaging 22.02% while the Wild defense kills off 78.08% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
- Minnesota is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games
- Minnesota is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
- Minnesota is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Dallas
- Dallas is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Dallas's last 9 games
- Dallas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Dallas's last 5 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Minnesota home to Dallas, Sunday, April 24th
