Wild vs. Stars Prediction & Odds
The Wild took Game 1 of their Western Conference Quarterfinals matchup versus the Stars on Monday night but what’s the smart bet for Game 2 tonight in Dallas?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
067 Minnesota Wild (+130) at 068 Dallas Stars (-150); o/u 5.5
9:30 p.m. ET, Monday, April 17, 2023
American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX
TV: ESPN2
Wild vs. Stars Public Betting Information
As of this writing, our NHL Public Betting Page shows that 78% of bets are on the Stars moneyline. That said, this page is updated frequently so make sure that you click on the link provided so that you’re getting the most updated information.
Minnesota Wild DFS SPIN
Mats Zuccarello logged a power-play assist, three shots on goal and two blocked shots in Monday’s 3-2 double-overtime win over the Stars. Zuccarello helped out on Kirill Kaprizov’s opening tally late in the first period. With 22 goals and 45 helpers in 78 regular-season games, Zuccarello was a bit off his pace from 2021-22 (79 points in 70 outings), but he still enjoyed the second-best season of his career. The 35-year-old remains firmly in a top-line role and should provide solid playmaking and power-play production.
Dallas Stars DFS SPIN
Jamie Benn notched a power-play assist, four shots on goal, two hits and two PIM in Monday’s 3-2 double-overtime loss to the Wild. Benn set up a Roope Hintz tally in the second period. Over his last nine games, Benn has two goals and six assists. The 33-year-old will likely be expected to take on bigger minutes if Joe Pavelski (undisclosed) misses time. Benn had 78 points (30 on the power play), 190 shots on net, 97 hits and a plus-23 rating through 82 regular-season contests, mainly playing in a middle-six role.
Wild vs. Stars NHL Betting Trends
Underdog is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings
Wild are 12-31 in the last 43 meetings in Dallas
Road team is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings
Stars are 4-1 in their last 5 home games
Stars are 6-1 in their last 7 overall
Wild vs. Stars NHL PLAYOFFS BETTING PREDICTION
The under has cashed in eight of the last 11 meetings between these two teams in Dallas and is 4-0 in the last four meetings overall. The under is also 3-1-1 in the Wild’s last five road games, is 20-9-4 in their last 33 games coming off a win and is 12-5 in their last 17 Conference Quarterfinals games. On the other side, the under is 35-14-5 in the Stars’ last 54 games versus a team with a winning record, is 13-5-1 in their last 19 games after scoring two goals or less in their previous game and is 15-5-2 in their last 22 home games.
NHL PLAYOFFS BETTING PREDICTION: WILD/STARS UNDER 5.5
