Dallas Stars vs Minnesota Wild Prediction, Picks & Odds | 22 Apr 2026

Stanley Cup Playoffs Betting Preview: Stars vs Wild

The Dallas Stars (50-20-12, 24-9-8 on the road) face the Minnesota Wild (46-24-12, 23-10-8 at home) at Xcel Energy Center in Game 3 of this first-round Stanley Cup Playoffs series, with face-off scheduled for 21:30 on Wednesday, April 22. The series is tied 1-1.

The Wild should be able to come out on top against the Stars. Our betting prediction is to back them on the Moneyline where an attractive -132 can be landed.

The Wild opened the series with a dominant 6-1 win, but the Stars responded with a 4-2 victory in Game 2 at American Airlines Center on Monday night.

In Game 2, the Stars had 32 shots on goal, with Wyatt Johnston scoring twice and Matt Duchene and Jason Robertson also finding the net. Goalie Jake Oettinger made 28 saves (.933). The Wild had 30 shots, with Brock Faber scoring both goals.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The teams have split the last 10 meetings, with five wins each.

Starting Goalies

Jake Oettinger (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	35-12-6	2.6	.899	4
23/24	35-14-2	2.72	.905	3

Jesper Wallstedt (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	18-9-6	2.6	.915	4
23/24	2-1-0	3.01	.897	1

7 wins and 3 losses, averaging 3.1 goals from 23.8 shots on goal, with a 20.5% powerplay efficiency. The Stars have given up 3.1 goals from 25.1 shots, averaging 4.7 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 83.0%.

Jason Robertson and Wyatt Johnston are the top points scorers. They have both scored 11 points over the past 10 games, including 7 goals and 4 assists. Goalie Jake Oettinger have a 2.60 goal against average with a .894 save percentage, including two shutouts.

The Wild have 6 wins and 4 losses, averaging 3.8 goals from 27.4 shots on goal, with a 16.7% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 2.9 goals from 27.9 shots, averaging 4.4 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 88.6%.

The top points scorer is Kirill Kaprizov with 12 points, 7 goals and 5 assists, while Matthew Boldy is next best after registering 12 points, 6 goals and 6 assists. Goalie Jesper Wallstedt have a 1.85 GAA with a .939 SV%.

Dallas Stars vs Minnesota Wild Prediction & Picks

The Dallas Stars vs Minnesota Wild betting tips feature sharp analysis across major markets, including a key match prediction, player prop bets, correct score guidance and a ready-made bet builder.

Game Prediction

Minnesota Wild look great value on the Moneyline and our pick is that the home team will claim a victory in this NHL game. We’re happy to take the -132 that they win.

The NHL experts at Sportsgambler.com start by analyzing recent form and staying on top of injury news before making any hockey predictions. From there, we interpret the story the stats are telling to help shape our picks.

Key Stars vs Wild stats:

• Wild have won 4 consecutive games at home.
• Wild have won 6 of their last 10 games.

Wild Moneyline Probability

Based on the odds from the best betting apps, our pick has a 56.8% chance of winning. After careful examination, our experts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 60-65%. This hockey bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Mikko Rantanen Under 2.5 Shots -149

Mikko Rantanen (Stars) has failed to cover the 2.5 shots on goal total in 8 of the past 10 games. There is juice when it comes to going under the Shots on Goal line and this is priced at -149.

Latest Mikko Rantanen Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+230

First

+1450

Assists

Over 0.5

-125

Under 0.5

-105

Shots on Goal

Over 2.5

+110

Under 2.5

-149

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Correct Score Prediction

Stars 2 - 4 Wild

We’ve found an attractive bet at odds of +1300 and it involves the Wild winning 4-2. We like a wager on correct score as there’s the chance to bank a bigger return.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Stars

Wild

1-0

Stars

+4500

Wild

+4500

2-0

Stars

+4000

Wild

+3500

2-1

Stars

+1300

Wild

+1300

3-0

Stars

+2900

Wild

+2500

3-1

Stars

+1600

Wild

+1500

3-2

Stars

+1000

Wild

+900

4-0

Stars

+4500

Wild

+4000

4-1

Stars

+1600

Wild

+1400

4-2

Stars

+1500

Wild

+1300

4-3

Stars

+1150

Wild

+1000

5-0

Stars

+1150

Wild

+6600

5-1

Stars

+3000

Wild

+2400

5-2

Stars

+1800

Wild

+1500

5-3

Stars

+2200

Wild

+1900

5-4

Stars

+1900

Wild

+1700

6-1

Stars

+6600

Wild

+4000

6-2

Stars

+4000

Wild

+3000

6-3

Stars

+3300

Wild

+2800

6-4

Stars

+5500

Wild

+4500

6-5

Stars

+5500

Wild

+4000

7-2

Stars

+5500

Wild

+6600

7-3

Stars

+5500

Wild

+6000

7-4

Stars

+5500

Wild

+6600

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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.

With the sportsbooks giving them a 57% probability of winning this game, Minnesota Wild might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -132 Moneyline betting odds. For those wanting to back Dallas Stars, you will find +110 about the underdogs.

There is a puck line of 1.5 and total goals has a line of 5.5. The Totals offers hockey bettors an alternative way of getting involved. If you want to back Over 5.5, it’s -132.

Consider every angle when placing your bets. The best NHL sportsbooks offer a huge selection of game lines and team props and it’s all about finding a wager which matches your prediction of the clash.

Moneyline

Stars

+110

Wild

-132

3-Way Moneyline

Stars

+170

Tie

+350

Wild

+118

Puck Line

Stars +1.5

-222

Wild -1.5

+176

Total Goals

Under 5.5

+108

Over 5.5

-132

Jason Robertson is favorite to be First Goalscorer at +875. If you want to back him to score the last goal, you can get similar odds.

Player Goals

Jason Robertson (Stars)

First

+130

Anytime

+875

Kirill Kaprizov (Wild)

First

+135

Anytime

+900

Matt Boldy (Wild)

First

+140

Anytime

+950

Wyatt Johnston (Stars)

First

+170

Anytime

+1100

Joel Eriksson Ek (Wild)

First

+225

Anytime

+1350

Mikko Rantanen (Stars)

First

+230

Anytime

+1450

Ryan Hartman (Wild)

First

+240

Anytime

+1550

Matt Duchene (Stars)

First

+310

Anytime

+1800

Vladimir Tarasenko (Wild)

First

+360

Anytime

+1900

Mavrik Bourque (Stars)

First

+450

Anytime

+2200

Bobby Brink (Wild)

First

+450

Anytime

+2200

Marcus Johansson (Wild)

First

+450

Anytime

+2500

Justin Hryckowian (Stars)

First

+475

Anytime

+2800

Jamie Benn (Stars)

First

+500

Anytime

+2500

Quinn Hughes (Wild)

First

+550

Anytime

+2800

Brock Faber (Wild)

First

+625

Anytime

+3000

Sam Steel (Stars)

First

+650

Anytime

+3300

Danila Yurov (Wild)

First

+650

Anytime

+3300

Miro Heiskanen (Stars)

First

+675

Anytime

+3300

Arttu Hyry (Stars)

First

+700

Anytime

+3500

Nick Foligno (Wild)

First

+775

Anytime

+3500

Thomas Harley (Stars)

First

+850

Anytime

+4000

Michael McCarron (Wild)

First

+850

Anytime

+4500

Marcus Foligno (Wild)

First

+875

Anytime

+4000

Colin Blackwell (Stars)

First

+1100

Anytime

+5000

Esa Lindell (Stars)

First

+1100

Anytime

+5500

Radek Faksa (Stars)

First

+1150

Anytime

+5500

Oskar Back (Stars)

First

+1200

Anytime

+5500

Jared Spurgeon (Wild)

First

+1300

Anytime

+5500

Jonas Brodin (Wild)

First

+1650

Anytime

+6600

Player Assists

Quinn Hughes (Wild)

Over 0.5

-141

Under 0.5

+105

Mikko Rantanen (Stars)

Over 0.5

-125

Under 0.5

-105

Kirill Kaprizov (Wild)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-130

Miro Heiskanen (Stars)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-135

Matt Boldy (Wild)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-154

Jason Robertson (Stars)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-189

Joel Eriksson Ek (Wild)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-208

Matt Duchene (Stars)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-208

Wyatt Johnston (Stars)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-222

Brock Faber (Wild)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-250

Thomas Harley (Stars)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-303

Marcus Johansson (Wild)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-370

Justin Hryckowian (Stars)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-455

Jared Spurgeon (Wild)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-455

Player Shots

Jason Robertson (Stars)

Over 3.5

-164

Under 3.5

+125

Kirill Kaprizov (Wild)

Over 3.5

+110

Under 3.5

-149

Matt Boldy (Wild)

Over 3.5

-105

Under 3.5

-130

Joel Eriksson Ek (Wild)

Over 3.5

+130

Under 3.5

-185

Wyatt Johnston (Stars)

Over 2.5

-185

Under 2.5

+135

Mikko Rantanen (Stars)

Over 2.5

+110

Under 2.5

-149

Ryan Hartman (Wild)

Over 2.5

+105

Under 2.5

-141

Quinn Hughes (Wild)

Over 2.5

+115

Under 2.5

-154

Brock Faber (Wild)

Over 2.5

+135

Under 2.5

-189

Miro Heiskanen (Stars)

Over 2.5

+135

Under 2.5

-185

Matt Duchene (Stars)

Over 1.5

-149

Under 1.5

+110

Vladimir Tarasenko (Wild)

Over 1.5

-161

Under 1.5

+120

Mavrik Bourque (Stars)

Over 1.5

-130

Under 1.5

-105

Marcus Johansson (Wild)

Over 1.5

+125

Under 1.5

-164

Thomas Harley (Stars)

Over 1.5

-130

Under 1.5

-105

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Dallas Stars Stats

Minnesota Wild Stats

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

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

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 9 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.30 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.20 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.20 goals and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.60 pts and allowed 2.60 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.70 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.30 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 7 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 3.80 goals and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.20 goals and allowed 2.10 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.9
• Shots: 23.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 10.8
• Blocks: 11.5
• Faceoff Wins : 25.3
• Hits: 21
• Giveaways: 14.7
• Takeaways: 4.9

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 26.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 2.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 5.8
• Blocks: 13.2
• Faceoff Wins : 27
• Hits: 19
• Giveaways: 13.9
• Takeaways: 5

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 27.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 10.2
• Blocks: 10.2
• Faceoff Wins : 25.7
• Hits: 26.4
• Giveaways: 12.9
• Takeaways: 4.2

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.3
• Shots: 30.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 9.8
• Blocks: 14.2
• Faceoff Wins : 27.3
• Hits: 23.9
• Giveaways: 14.7
• Takeaways: 4.4

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Starting Lineups

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