Minnesota Wild vs Dallas Stars Prediction, Picks & Odds | 09 Apr 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Wild vs Stars

The Minnesota Wild go up against the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center, with face-off scheduled for 21:00 on Thursday, April 9.

There are many reasons to support the prediction that the Wild will get the better of the Stars. Therefore, we’re heading to the Moneyline where you can get an attractive +105.

Minnesota Wild made it four consecutive wins after a 5-2 home success over Seattle Kraken at Xcel Energy Center. Matthew Boldy was one of five different players on the scoresheet. Goalie Jesper Wallstedt stopped 25 shots (.926).

Dallas Stars last game saw them claim a 4-3 (OT) home win over Calgary Flames at American Airlines Center. Wyatt Johnston scored two goals, with Jason Robertson and Justin Hryckowian also scoring.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Wild have claimed back-to-back victories over the Stars. Both successes came at Xcel Energy Center and the scorelines were 5-2 and 2-1 (OT). The previous 10 H2H meetings have involved the Stars winning six times.

Starting Goalies

Filip Gustavsson (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	28-13-6	2.6	.908	4
23/24	20-18-4	3.06	.899	3

Jake Oettinger (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	32-12-6	2.6	.899	3
23/24	35-14-2	2.72	.905	3

7 wins and 3 losses, averaging 3.5 goals from 31.3 shots on goal, with a 14.3% powerplay efficiency. The Wild have given up 2.9 goals from 27.6 shots, averaging 4.1 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 87.8%.

Ryan Hartman is the top points scorer with 12 points, 7 goals and 5 assists, with Mats Zuccarello recording 10 points, 3 goals and 7 assists, in the past 10 games. Goalie Filip Gustavsson have a 3.18 goal against average with a .883 save percentage.

The Stars have 3 wins, 5 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 2.5 goals from 22.2 shots on goal, with a 22.9% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 2.9 goals from 24.1 shots, averaging 3.3 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 84.9%.

The top points scorer is Jason Robertson with 10 points, 4 goals and 6 assists, while Wyatt Johnston is next in line after having 8 points, 6 goals and 2 assists. Goalie Jake Oettinger have a 2.83 GAA with a .868 SV%, including one shutout.

Minnesota Wild vs Dallas Stars Prediction & Picks

Take on Minnesota Wild vs Dallas Stars with our in-depth betting analysis, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice and a value-driven bet builder. Scroll down for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

We are having a wager on Minnesota Wild in this NHL encounter and they could prove too strong. You can back our pick at +105 on the Moneyline and we think this offers great value.

Our hockey picks are always well-researched, starting with a combination of the latest NHL team news and current form. Once we’ve got a solid read on the matchup, we layer in the key data to back it up.

Key Wild vs Stars stats:

• Wild have won 4 consecutive games.
• Wild have won 7 of their last 10 games.
• Wild have won 12 of their last 20 games on the road.
• Stars have lost 7 of their last 10 games.
• Stars have lost 3 of their last 5 games.
• Stars have lost their last 2 games against Wild.

Wild Moneyline Probability

Looking at the latest betting odds, there’s a 48.8% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. Our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

If you want more juice from a bet on Minnesota, there are several options including 3-Way Moneyline. Winning Margin and Puck Line provide even greater flexibility for bettors.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Wild 5 - 2 Stars

We’ve got a correct score prediction which involves the Wild winning 5-2. Odds of +2000 look appealing and we should get a run for our money here.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Wild

Stars

1-0

Wild

+5000

Stars

+5000

2-0

Wild

+4500

Stars

+4500

2-1

Wild

+1400

Stars

+1300

3-0

Wild

+3400

Stars

+2800

3-1

Wild

+1900

Stars

+1700

3-2

Wild

+850

Stars

+800

4-0

Wild

+4500

Stars

+3500

4-1

Wild

+1800

Stars

+1400

4-2

Wild

+1700

Stars

+1500

4-3

Wild

+1100

Stars

+1000

5-0

Wild

+8000

Stars

+6000

5-1

Wild

+3000

Stars

+2200

5-2

Wild

+2000

Stars

+1500

5-3

Wild

+2500

Stars

+2200

5-4

Wild

+2200

Stars

+2000

6-0

Wild

+13000

Stars

+9000

6-1

Wild

+7500

Stars

+5000

6-2

Wild

+4000

Stars

+2900

6-3

Wild

+3500

Stars

+2900

6-4

Wild

+5500

Stars

+5000

6-5

Wild

+5500

Stars

+5000

7-0

Wild

+5500

Stars

+14000

7-1

Wild

+12500

Stars

+9000

7-2

Wild

+10000

Stars

+7500

7-3

Wild

+7000

Stars

+5500

7-4

Wild

+8000

Stars

+6600

7-5

Wild

+12000

Stars

+11000

7-6

Wild

+12500

Stars

+12000

8-1

Wild

+12500

Stars

+14000

8-2

Wild

+12500

Stars

+12500

8-3

Wild

+12500

Stars

+13000

8-4

Wild

+14000

Stars

+12000

8-5

Wild

+14000

Stars

+14000

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Minnesota Wild vs Dallas Stars 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.

Sportsbooks’ favorites Dallas Stars are regarded as likeliest victors for this game and the -127 about them triumphing means a 56% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. Minnesota Wild are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +105.

1.5 is where the puck line lies, with total goals being 5.5 right now. A wager on Totals allows bettors to use the latest data to good effect. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 5.5 at -141.

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Moneyline

Wild

+105

Stars

-127

3-Way Moneyline

Wild

+180

Tie

+320

Stars

+120

Puck Line

Wild +1.5

-233

Stars -1.5

+186

Total Goals

Under 5.5

+112

Over 5.5

-141

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Minnesota Wild Stats

Dallas Stars 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

• 3 wins and 7 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 8 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 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 6.90 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 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.50 goals and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.50 pts and allowed 3.40 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.40 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.00 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 4 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 2.50 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 2.80 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 31.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 10.2
• Blocks: 12
• Faceoff Wins : 27
• Hits: 22.4
• Giveaways: 15.8
• Takeaways: 4.6

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.9
• Shots: 30.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 3.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 10.5
• Blocks: 12.6
• Faceoff Wins : 26
• Hits: 22
• Giveaways: 15.1
• Takeaways: 5.4

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 22.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 6.7
• Blocks: 13.2
• Faceoff Wins : 24.1
• Hits: 19.9
• Giveaways: 14
• Takeaways: 4.5

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.9
• Shots: 23.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 9.3
• Blocks: 12.5
• Faceoff Wins : 24.5
• Hits: 21.5
• Giveaways: 14.3
• Takeaways: 4.6

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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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