Dallas Stars (10-5) vs. Minnesota Wild (11-2-3)
November 16, 2024 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Minnesota Wild +120 / Dallas Stars -145; Over/Under: +6
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The Dallas Stars and Minnesota Wild meet Saturday in NHL action at the Xcel Energy Center. Here’s a Minnesota Wild vs Dallas Stars Prediction. This article will include a Minnesota Wild vs Dallas Stars Pick.
Dallas Stars Betting Preview
The Dallas Stars beat the Penguins and Bruins, and they play the Ducks, Sharks and Lightning next. The Dallas Stars are averaging 3.47 goals per game and are scoring 18.4 percent of their power play opportunities. Matt Duchene leads Dallas with 9 goals, Mason Marchment has 11 assists and Wyatt Johnston has 40 shots on goal. Defensively, the Dallas Stars are allowing 2.33 goals per game and are killing 84.8 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Jake Oettinger has allowed 25 goals on 291 shots faced, and Casey DeSmith has given up 8 goals on 112 shots.
Minnesota Wild Betting Preview
The Minnesota Wild beat the Canadiens, lost to the Blackhawks, and they play the Blues, Oilers and Flames next. The Minnesota Wild are averaging 3.5 goals per game and are scoring on 21.6 percent of their power play opportunities. Kirill Kaprizov leads Minnesota with 10 goals, Marco Rossi has 9 assists and Matt Boldy has 60 shots on goal. Defensively, the Minnesota Wild are allowing 2.38 goals per game and are killing 76.9 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Filip Gustavsson has allowed 25 goals on 328 shots faced, and Marc-Andre Fleury has given up 11 goals on 115 shots.
Why the Dallas Stars will win
- The Wild have lost each of their last 11 games as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
- The Stars have won each of their last six games against the Wild.
- The Stars have covered the puck line in each of their last six games against the Wild.
- The Wild have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight home games against Central Division opponents.
- The Wild have lost the third period in each of their last six games as home underdogs against Central Division opponents.
Minnesota Wild Player Prop Facts
- Kirill Kaprizov has recorded at least one point in 14 of the Wild’s last 15 home games against Western Conference opponents.
- Matthew Boldy has scored a goal in five of the Wild’s last six home games.
- Mats Zuccarello has recorded at least one assist in eight of the Wild’s last nine games against Central Division opponents.
Dallas Stars Player Prop Facts
- Jason Robertson has scored at least one goal in each of the Stars’ last four games as favorites against the Wild.
- Logan Stankoven has recorded at least one assist in each of the Stars’ last six games as favorites against Western Conference opponents.
- Tyler Seguin has recorded at least one point in each of his last seven appearances in night games.
Minnesota Wild vs Dallas Stars Prediction
The Minnesota Wild and the plus money is worth a look because they’ve been one of the best teams in hockey, and they’re at home. Hard to turn down this price. With that said, the Dallas Stars have had their share of success, and they’re the more trustworthy defensive side. Also, the Stars have won 6 straight games aginst the Wild, and that includes outscoring them 23-6 in the last four games. It’s hard to argue with the one-sided history between the Stars and Wild. Give me the Stars on the road and the reasonable price.
