Wild vs. Stars Game 5 Prediction
With the series tied at 2-2, which side will win Game 5 of the Western Conference first round of the NHL playoffs when the Stars host the Wild at 8:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
043 Minnesota Wild (+125) at 044 Dallas Stars (-145); o/u 5.5
8:00 p.m. ET, Tuesday, April 25, 2023
American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX
TV: TBS
Wild vs. Stars Public Betting Information
As of this writing, our NHL Public Betting Page shows that 75% 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
Joel Eriksson Ek (undisclosed) hasn’t resumed skating yet and is still being evaluated, Jessi Pierce of NHL.com reports. Eriksson Ek sat out Sunday’s 3-2 loss to the Stars in Game 4 after logging just one shift in Game 3 on Friday. It still hasn’t been determined yet if he will accompany the Wild to Dallas for Tuesday’s Game 5 matchup. If Eriksson Ek remains unavailable, Sam Steel could center the second line again.
Dallas Stars DFS SPIN
Joe Pavelski (concussion) has resumed skating but remains unavailable to return to the lineup ahead of Game 5 against Minnesota on Tuesday, Saad Yousuf of The Athletic reports. Pavelski started skating on his own while the Stars were in Minnesota for Games 3 and 4. He was on the ice again Monday with some of Dallas’ scratches. Pavelski’s progress is being monitored daily, as he works to check the boxes to return from concussion protocol. He picked up an assist and logged 10:08 of ice time in the Stars’ playoff opener April 17 prior to getting injured.
Wild vs. Stars NHL Betting Trends
Under is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings
Over is 9-4-1 in Wild last 14 vs. Central
Under is 6-1-1 in Stars last 8 home games
Over is 13-5 in Stars last 18 games following a win
Wild vs. Stars NHL PLAYOFFS BETTING PREDICTION
The Wild are just 12-32 in their last 44 games in Dallas, are 2-6 in their last eight games versus a team with a winning record and are 6-15 in their last 21 Conference Quarterfinals games. On the other side, the Stars are 5-1 in their last six home games, are 10-3 in their last 13 contests versus Central Division foes and are 8-2 in their last 10 games overall.
NHL PLAYOFFS BETTING PREDICTION: DALLAS STARS -145
