A key battle on the NHL odds menu sees visiting Dallas Stars dueling the Minnesota Wild on Thursday at Xcel Energy Center.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had the Minnesota Wild as -150 favorites earlier today. The over under opened at 5.5 at Sportsbook for betting fans hoping to turn a profit on totals.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 3.4-1.8 victory for the Wild. 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 are 42-24-10 so far on the season. The Dallas Stars, meanwhile, are 39-30-8. OVER/UNDER betting fans have seen Minnesota go 38-34-4 and the Stars go 38-37-2 on the totals. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Minnesota vs Dallas injuries news.
This game puts the Minnesota Wild, most recently No. 14 in the Odds Shark NHL Power Rankings, up against the Dallas Stars, who rate a No. 17 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Minnesota's No. 12-ranked offense, averaging 3.07 goals per game, against a Stars defense that ranks No. 9 at 2.73 goals allowed. The Wild power play is averaging 19.82% while the Stars defense kills off 81.72% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
In their last action, Dallas was a 3-2 Sportsbook at home against the Flyers. Bettors on Dallas at -129 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
Last time out for Minnesota, they were a 2-1 loser as they battled the Predators on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Predators at -171 were rewarded, while the 3 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
Next Betting Matchups
Dallas home to Minnesota, Saturday, March 31st