Minnesota Wild vs Dallas Stars Prediction, Picks & Odds | 18 Apr 2026

Stanley Cup Playoffs Betting Preview: Wild vs Stars

The Minnesota Wild (46-24-12, 23-14-4 on the road) take on the Dallas Stars (50-20-12, 26-11-4 at home) at American Airlines Center in Game 1 of this first-round Stanley Cup Playoffs series.

Take the Stars at -118 on the Moneyline to get the better of the Wild. We believe that they have a strong chance of claiming an outright victory.

The Minnesota Wild enter this series having lost three straight on the road but come off a 3-2 home win over the Anaheim Ducks at Xcel Energy Center. Danila Yurov, Hunter Haight and Robby Fabbri each scored, while Jesper Wallstedt made 35 saves with a .946 save percentage.

The Dallas Stars picked up their fifth straight win last time out, beating the Buffalo Sabres 4-3 in a shootout on the road at KeyBank Center. Esa Lindell, Mavrik Bourque and Justin Hryckowian each scored.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Stars have won six of the last 10 matchups with the Wild. In their last game, Dallas claimed a 5-4 win at American Airlines Center.

Starting Goalies

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

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

6 wins and 4 losses, averaging 3.6 goals from 29.9 shots on goal, with a 16.7% powerplay efficiency. The Wild have given up 3.2 goals from 27.0 shots, averaging 3.6 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 94.4%.

Ryan Hartman is the top points scorer with 11 points, 7 goals and 4 assists, with Mats Zuccarello racking up 11 points, 1 goal and 10 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Jesper Wallstedt have a 1.82 goal against average with a .936 save percentage.

The Stars have 7 wins, 2 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.3 goals from 22.2 shots on goal, with a 21.1% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 2.8 goals from 23.4 shots, averaging 4.2 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 81.0%.

The top points scorer is Jason Robertson with 11 points, 6 goals and 5 assists, while Mavrik Bourque is next in line after having 9 points, 6 goals and 3 assists. Goalie Jake Oettinger have a 2.39 GAA with a .889 SV%, including two shutouts.

Minnesota Wild vs Dallas Stars Prediction & Picks

We cover the essential Minnesota Wild vs Dallas Stars betting angles, featuring our main match prediction, correct score pick, top player prop plays and a carefully crafted bet builder.

Game Prediction

There are attractive odds about Dallas Stars and our pick is for the home team to win this NHL clash. They can get the better of their opponents in various departments and you can get -118.

Injuries can influence the outcome and our NHL handicappers factor that in alongside the latest form guide. We apply the same approach to the stats to build the clearest picture of how the game might unfold.

Key Wild vs Stars stats:

• Stars have won 5 consecutive games.
• Stars have won 7 of their last 10 games.
• Stars have won 14 of their last 20 games at home.
• Wild have lost their last 3 games on the road.
• Wild have lost 6 of their last 10 games on the road.
• Stars have won 6 of their last 10 games against Wild.

Stars Moneyline Probability

According to the best NHL betting sites, our pick has a 54.1% chance of winning. However, we think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this hockey bet.

We advise heading to the Match Winner & Total Goals lines if you want to combine the Dallas win with an Over or Under selection. This provides plenty of juice for bettors looking for extra value.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Vladimir Tarasenko Over 1.5 Shots -130

Vladimir Tarasenko (Wild) has totaled Over 1.5 shots on goal in 8 of the past 10 games. We’re going to take him on the Overs for Shots on Goal, with this line making plenty of appeal at odds of -130.

Latest Vladimir Tarasenko Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+375

First

+2000

Assists

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-400

Shots on Goal

Over 1.5

-130

Under 1.5

-105

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Correct Score Prediction

Wild 2 - 4 Stars

A potentially entertaining bet is going for the Stars to win by a 4-2 scoreline. At odds of +1400, there’s the chance to get a handsome return should this wager win.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Wild

Stars

1-0

Wild

+3500

Stars

+4500

2-0

Wild

+3000

Stars

+3500

2-1

Wild

+1150

Stars

+1200

3-0

Wild

+2900

Stars

+2500

3-1

Wild

+1500

Stars

+1500

3-2

Wild

+850

Stars

+850

4-0

Wild

+4500

Stars

+4000

4-1

Wild

+1600

Stars

+1400

4-2

Wild

+1400

Stars

+1400

4-3

Wild

+1050

Stars

+1050

5-0

Wild

+1050

Stars

+6600

5-1

Wild

+3000

Stars

+2500

5-2

Wild

+2000

Stars

+1600

5-3

Wild

+2200

Stars

+1900

5-4

Wild

+1800

Stars

+1800

6-1

Wild

+6600

Stars

+5000

6-2

Wild

+4500

Stars

+3400

6-3

Wild

+4000

Stars

+2800

6-4

Wild

+5500

Stars

+4500

6-5

Wild

+5000

Stars

+4500

7-2

Wild

+5000

Stars

+6600

7-3

Wild

+5000

Stars

+6600

7-4

Wild

+5000

Stars

+7000

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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.

The betting odds about Dallas Stars winning is -120, with Minnesota Wild priced up at -100 to achieve victory. The hosts have a 55% chance of victory in the eyes of the leading sportsbooks.

The puck line is 1.5, with the total goals line 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 -128.

National Hockey League fans are spoilt for choice thanks to the wide range of team props and game lines which are available for every matchup on the coupon. Head to the top betting apps and find the best value wagers.

Moneyline

Wild

-100

Stars

-120

3-Way Moneyline

Wild

+160

Tie

+310

Stars

+138

Puck Line

Wild +1.5

-238

Stars -1.5

+190

Total Goals

Under 5.5

+104

Over 5.5

-128

Jason Robertson is favorite to be First Goalscorer at +800. If you want to back him to score the last goal, you can get similar odds.

Player Goals

Jason Robertson (Stars)

First

+120

Anytime

+800

Kirill Kaprizov (Wild)

First

+140

Anytime

+900

Wyatt Johnston (Stars)

First

+155

Anytime

+1000

Matt Boldy (Wild)

First

+175

Anytime

+1100

Mikko Rantanen (Stars)

First

+200

Anytime

+1250

Joel Eriksson Ek (Wild)

First

+270

Anytime

+1600

Matt Duchene (Stars)

First

+280

Anytime

+1650

Ryan Hartman (Wild)

First

+280

Anytime

+1650

Mats Zuccarello (Wild)

First

+325

Anytime

+1900

Vladimir Tarasenko (Wild)

First

+375

Anytime

+2000

Mavrik Bourque (Stars)

First

+375

Anytime

+2000

Jamie Benn (Stars)

First

+400

Anytime

+2200

Michael Bunting (Stars)

First

+475

Anytime

+2500

Justin Hryckowian (Stars)

First

+500

Anytime

+2800

Quinn Hughes (Wild)

First

+500

Anytime

+2800

Marcus Johansson (Wild)

First

+500

Anytime

+2800

Sam Steel (Stars)

First

+525

Anytime

+3000

Danila Yurov (Wild)

First

+550

Anytime

+3000

Miro Heiskanen (Stars)

First

+600

Anytime

+3000

Brock Faber (Wild)

First

+650

Anytime

+3000

Thomas Harley (Stars)

First

+650

Anytime

+3300

Marcus Foligno (Wild)

First

+800

Anytime

+4000

Yakov Trenin (Wild)

First

+800

Anytime

+4000

Esa Lindell (Stars)

First

+900

Anytime

+4500

Michael McCarron (Wild)

First

+950

Anytime

+4000

Radek Faksa (Stars)

First

+1050

Anytime

+4500

Jared Spurgeon (Wild)

First

+1100

Anytime

+5000

Oskar Back (Stars)

First

+1100

Anytime

+5500

Nils Lundkvist (Stars)

First

+1600

Anytime

+8000

Jonas Brodin (Wild)

First

+1700

Anytime

+8000

Player Assists

Mikko Rantanen (Stars)

Over 0.5

-125

Under 0.5

-105

Quinn Hughes (Wild)

Over 0.5

-115

Under 0.5

-115

Miro Heiskanen (Stars)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-149

Mats Zuccarello (Wild)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-164

Jason Robertson (Stars)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-175

Kirill Kaprizov (Wild)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-175

Matt Boldy (Wild)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-189

Thomas Harley (Stars)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-189

Matt Duchene (Stars)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-200

Wyatt Johnston (Stars)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-233

Ryan Hartman (Wild)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-233

Joel Eriksson Ek (Wild)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-286

Brock Faber (Wild)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-303

Marcus Johansson (Wild)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-370

Jared Spurgeon (Wild)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-400

Vladimir Tarasenko (Wild)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-400

Jamie Benn (Stars)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-455

Justin Hryckowian (Stars)

Over 0.5

+325

Under 0.5

-500

Sam Steel (Stars)

Over 0.5

+325

Under 0.5

-500

Esa Lindell (Stars)

Over 0.5

+340

Under 0.5

-556

Michael Bunting (Stars)

Over 0.5

+350

Under 0.5

-556

Mavrik Bourque (Stars)

Over 0.5

+425

Under 0.5

-714

Player Shots

Kirill Kaprizov (Wild)

Over 3.5

-100

Under 3.5

-141

Jason Robertson (Stars)

Over 3.5

-154

Under 3.5

+115

Wyatt Johnston (Stars)

Over 2.5

-130

Under 2.5

-105

Matt Boldy (Wild)

Over 2.5

-185

Under 2.5

+130

Mikko Rantanen (Stars)

Over 2.5

+105

Under 2.5

-141

Joel Eriksson Ek (Wild)

Over 2.5

-120

Under 2.5

-110

Ryan Hartman (Wild)

Over 2.5

+115

Under 2.5

-154

Quinn Hughes (Wild)

Over 2.5

+130

Under 2.5

-175

Michael Bunting (Stars)

Over 1.5

-105

Under 1.5

-135

Brock Faber (Wild)

Over 1.5

-118

Under 1.5

-115

Miro Heiskanen (Stars)

Over 1.5

-161

Under 1.5

+115

Mats Zuccarello (Wild)

Over 1.5

-189

Under 1.5

+140

Jamie Benn (Stars)

Over 1.5

+140

Under 1.5

-189

Mavrik Bourque (Stars)

Over 1.5

-145

Under 1.5

+105

Vladimir Tarasenko (Wild)

Over 1.5

-130

Under 1.5

-105

Matt Duchene (Stars)

Over 1.5

-185

Under 1.5

+135

Thomas Harley (Stars)

Over 1.5

-200

Under 1.5

+145

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Minnesota Wild Stats

Dallas Stars Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 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 3 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.80 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 7.00 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 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.60 goals and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.20 pts and allowed 3.80 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.20 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.10 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 6 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 3.40 goals and allowed 2.80 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.30 goals and allowed 2.80 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 29.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 8.9
• Blocks: 11.1
• Faceoff Wins : 25.4
• Hits: 21.4
• Giveaways: 14.4
• Takeaways: 4.6

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 1
• Shots: 30.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 3.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 9.8
• Blocks: 12.1
• Faceoff Wins : 26.7
• Hits: 22.6
• Giveaways: 14.5
• Takeaways: 4.8

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 22.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 9.8
• Blocks: 10.5
• Faceoff Wins : 24.9
• Hits: 17
• Giveaways: 14.2
• Takeaways: 4.5

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 22.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 5.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 13.2
• Blocks: 11.3
• Faceoff Wins : 24
• Hits: 19.4
• Giveaways: 14.5
• Takeaways: 4.6

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Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

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