Dallas Stars vs Minnesota Wild Prediction, Picks & Odds | 21 Mar 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Stars vs Wild

The Dallas Stars clash with the Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center, with face-off scheduled for 16:00 on Saturday, March 21.

We are going to bet against the Wild with our prediction. The best way of doing this is by siding with the Stars and we like the -120 about the visitors winning on the Moneyline.

Dallas Stars won their previous game 2-1 (SO). This victory at Ball Arena against Colorado Avalanche was their sixth road win on the spin. Jason Robertson was the only player to score, with Jake Oettinger making 33 saves (.971).

Minnesota Wild were defeated last time out, making it four home losses on the spin. Xcel Energy Center saw them beaten 2-1 against Chicago Blackhawks. Jesper Wallstedt recorded 24 saves (.923), while Nico Sturm was the only goalscorer.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Wild triumphed 5-2 when they last played the Stars. This head-to-head was played at Xcel Energy Center. The Stars have won seven of the past 10 games that these teams have played.

Starting Goalies

Jake Oettinger (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	29-10-5	2.6	.902	2
23/24	35-14-2	2.72	.905	3

Filip Gustavsson (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	25-11-6	2.5	.910	4
23/24	20-18-4	3.06	.899	3

8 wins, 1 loss and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.9 goals from 26.4 shots on goal, with a 18.0% powerplay efficiency. The Stars have given up 2.3 goals from 24.9 shots, averaging 4.3 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 88.4%.

Jason Robertson is the top points scorer with 15 points, 5 goals and 10 assists, with Wyatt Johnston racking up 13 points, 6 goals and 7 assists, in the last 10 games. Goalie Jake Oettinger have a 1.80 goal against average with a .930 save percentage.

The Wild have 4 wins, 4 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 2.8 goals from 30.8 shots on goal, with a 12.8% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 2.3 goals from 26.4 shots, averaging 4.3 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 95.4%.

Brock Faber and Quinn Hughes have scored the most points on 9, with each player managing 1 goals and 8 assists. Goalie Filip Gustavsson have a 2.03 GAA with a .918 SV%, including one shutout.

Dallas Stars vs Minnesota Wild Prediction & Picks

Our Dallas Stars vs Minnesota Wild tips include the main match prediction, a correct score forecast and bet builder picks. Each section below offers expert insight into the key betting angles.

Game Prediction

There is a strong case that Dallas Stars will end up winning and that means backing the visitors on the Moneyline. You can get a value -120 that they triumph in this NHL game.

Knowing which players are injured gives us a valuable edge when putting together hockey forecasts. After reviewing the form guide, we turn to the latest stats to shape our NHL predictions.

Key Stars vs Wild stats:

• Stars have won 6 consecutive games on the road.
• Stars have won 8 of their last 10 games.
• Stars have won 16 of their last 20 games.
• Wild have lost their last 4 games at home.
• Wild have lost 6 of their last 10 games.
• Wild have lost 11 of their last 20 games at home.
• Wild have lost 7 of their last 10 games against Stars.

Stars Moneyline Probability

The odds at the top betting apps suggest our pick has a 54.6% chance of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this hockey bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Stars 5 - 3 Wild

There’s plenty of juice to be found by backing the Stars to win 5-3. We can’t pass up the odds of +2500 when it comes to correct score betting and it’s a fun wager.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Stars

Wild

1-0

Stars

+4500

Wild

+4500

2-0

Stars

+4000

Wild

+4000

2-1

Stars

+1200

Wild

+1300

3-0

Stars

+2500

Wild

+2800

3-1

Stars

+1600

Wild

+1700

3-2

Stars

+800

Wild

+850

4-0

Stars

+3300

Wild

+3500

4-1

Stars

+1400

Wild

+1500

4-2

Stars

+1500

Wild

+1600

4-3

Stars

+1100

Wild

+1150

5-0

Stars

+6000

Wild

+7000

5-1

Stars

+2200

Wild

+2800

5-2

Stars

+1700

Wild

+1900

5-3

Stars

+2500

Wild

+2800

5-4

Stars

+2400

Wild

+2500

6-0

Stars

+9000

Wild

+11000

6-1

Stars

+5500

Wild

+6600

6-2

Stars

+3300

Wild

+3500

6-3

Stars

+3300

Wild

+3500

6-4

Stars

+5500

Wild

+6000

6-5

Stars

+6000

Wild

+6000

7-1

Stars

+9000

Wild

+11000

7-2

Stars

+8000

Wild

+10000

7-3

Stars

+6600

Wild

+7500

7-4

Stars

+7500

Wild

+8000

7-5

Stars

+12500

Wild

+13000

7-6

Stars

+14000

Wild

+14000

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Dallas Stars vs Minnesota Wild Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

There’s the opportunity to back Minnesota Wild at -100 on the Moneyline although Dallas Stars are priced up at betting odds of -120. If you want to know the probability of the road team winning this game, it’s 55% according to the most popular sportsbooks.

The puck line is calculated to be 1.5, while total goals comes in at 5.5. Hockey fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Totals wager. If you fancy Over 5.5, this outcome can be backed at -112.

The good news is that the top NHL betting sites offer hundreds of game lines and team props for every matchup, with a vast selection of pre-game and live wagering options available.

Moneyline

Stars

-120

Wild

-100

3-Way Moneyline

Stars

+132

Tie

+330

Wild

+160

Puck Line

Stars -1.5

+210

Wild +1.5

-263

Total Goals

Under 5.5

-108

Over 5.5

-112

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Dallas Stars Stats

Minnesota Wild Stats

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.40 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.00 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 4.00 goals and allowed 2.40 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.10 pts and allowed 1.90 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.30 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.40 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.80 goals and allowed 2.50 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.00 goals and allowed 2.40 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.9
• Shots: 26.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 9.5
• Blocks: 12.8
• Faceoff Wins : 26.8
• Hits: 21.3
• Giveaways: 14
• Takeaways: 4.6

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 27.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 5
• Blocks: 10.9
• Faceoff Wins : 23
• Hits: 18.7
• Giveaways: 15.6
• Takeaways: 4.9

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 30.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 10.3
• Blocks: 15.3
• Faceoff Wins : 27.6
• Hits: 22.8
• Giveaways: 14.4
• Takeaways: 4.9

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 28.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 8.6
• Blocks: 14.1
• Faceoff Wins : 28.8
• Hits: 20.8
• Giveaways: 14.3
• Takeaways: 4.7

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

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