Minnesota Wild vs Dallas Stars Prediction, Picks & Odds | 28 Apr 2026

Stanley Cup Playoffs Betting Preview: Wild vs Stars

The Minnesota Wild (46-24-12, 23-14-4 on the road) face the Dallas Stars (50-20-12, 26-11-4 at home) at American Airlines Center in Game 5 of this first-round Stanley Cup Playoffs series. The series is tied 2-2.

The best wager could be taking the Wild to simply beat the Stars. Our prediction can be taken at odds of +108 on the Moneyline which yields a potentially nice return.

The Minnesota Wild leveled the series at 2-2, beating the Dallas Stars 3-2 in overtime in Game 4 at Xcel Energy Center on Saturday.

The Wild registered 43 shots on goal, with Brock Faber, Matthew Boldy and Marcus Foligno all scoring. Jesper Wallstedt impressed in net with 43 saves (.956). The Stars recorded 45 shots, with Miro Heiskanen and Jason Robertson scoring, while Jake Oettinger stopped 40 shots (.930).

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last 10 head-to-head matchups are split evenly at five wins apiece.

Starting Goalies

Jesper Wallstedt (Expected)

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

5 wins, 4 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.5 goals from 28.6 shots on goal, with a 16.3% powerplay efficiency. The Wild have been giving up 3.2 goals from 29.3 shots, averaging 4.9 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 81.6%.

Kirill Kaprizov is the top points scorer with 11 points, 6 goals and 5 assists, with Matthew Boldy racking up 11 points, 5 goals and 6 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Jesper Wallstedt have a 2.05 goal against average with a .929 save percentage.

The Stars have 7 wins, 2 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.1 goals from 28.2 shots on goal, with a 25.0% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.1 goals from 27.9 shots, averaging 5.1 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 84.3%.

The top points scorer is Jason Robertson with 13 points, 9 goals and 4 assists, while Matt Duchene is next best after having 13 points, 2 goals and 11 assists. Goalie Jake Oettinger have a 2.56 GAA with a .900 SV%, including one shutout.

Minnesota Wild vs Dallas Stars Prediction & Picks

Explore our top Minnesota Wild vs Dallas Stars betting tips, including a match prediction, correct score forecast, player performance props and a bet builder ready to use.

Game Prediction

We’re heading to the Moneyline and our pick is for Minnesota Wild to triumph in this NHL clash. The visitors have a strong chance of landing a victory and the +108 makes lots of appeal.

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 Wild vs Stars stats:

• Wild have won 3 of their last 5 games.
• Wild have won 11 of their last 20 games on the road.

Wild Moneyline Probability

Based on the latest odds from the top NHL sportsbooks, our pick carries a 48.1% chance of winning. However, our research has found that the actual probability is between 55-60%. This hockey wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

There’s the opportunity to back Minnesota at bigger odds on the Puck Line. The sportsbooks will create a series of lines and you can choose the one that makes the most appeal.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Matt Boldy Over 3.5 Shots -105

Matt Boldy (Wild) has recorded Over 3.5 shots on goal in 6 straight games. We think that the value can be found by wagering on Shots on Goal and you can get -105 that he goes over the line.

Latest Matt Boldy Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+155

First

+1000

Assists

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-164

Shots on Goal

Over 3.5

-105

Under 3.5

-135

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Correct Score Prediction

Wild 4 - 3 Stars

There are odds of +1150 available that the Wild land a 4-3 win. We like the correct score option as there’s a nice reward if you can accurately predict the outcome.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Wild

Stars

1-0

Wild

+4000

Stars

+4500

2-0

Wild

+4000

Stars

+3300

2-1

Wild

+1300

Stars

+1200

3-0

Wild

+2900

Stars

+2200

3-1

Wild

+1600

Stars

+1400

3-2

Wild

+950

Stars

+850

4-0

Wild

+4500

Stars

+3500

4-1

Wild

+1600

Stars

+1300

4-2

Wild

+1500

Stars

+1300

4-3

Wild

+1150

Stars

+1050

5-0

Wild

+1150

Stars

+6600

5-1

Wild

+3000

Stars

+2200

5-2

Wild

+1900

Stars

+1500

5-3

Wild

+2400

Stars

+1800

5-4

Wild

+2000

Stars

+1700

6-1

Wild

+6000

Stars

+4000

6-2

Wild

+5000

Stars

+3000

6-3

Wild

+4000

Stars

+2500

6-4

Wild

+5500

Stars

+4500

6-5

Wild

+5000

Stars

+4500

7-2

Wild

+5000

Stars

+6000

7-3

Wild

+5000

Stars

+7000

7-4

Wild

+5000

Stars

+6600

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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.

Dallas Stars are regarded as having a 56% chance of winning this game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -130. For those wanting to back Minnesota Wild, you will find +108 about the underdogs.

1.5 is where the puck line lies, with total goals being 5.5 right now. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on Totals. If you're keen on Over 5.5, this selection is available at -122.

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Moneyline

Wild

+108

Stars

-130

3-Way Moneyline

Wild

+190

Tie

+300

Stars

+118

Puck Line

Wild +1.5

-222

Stars -1.5

+176

Total Goals

Under 5.5

-100

Over 5.5

-122

There’s the chance to back Jason Robertson at +750 to be the First Goalscorer. He’s the favorite and available at similar odds to find the net last instead.

Player Goals

Jason Robertson (Stars)

First

+115

Anytime

+750

Wyatt Johnston (Stars)

First

+140

Anytime

+900

Matt Boldy (Wild)

First

+155

Anytime

+1000

Kirill Kaprizov (Wild)

First

+160

Anytime

+900

Mikko Rantanen (Stars)

First

+200

Anytime

+1200

Joel Eriksson Ek (Wild)

First

+230

Anytime

+1400

Matt Duchene (Stars)

First

+260

Anytime

+1500

Ryan Hartman (Wild)

First

+275

Anytime

+1600

Mats Zuccarello (Wild)

First

+400

Anytime

+2000

Mavrik Bourque (Stars)

First

+425

Anytime

+2200

Vladimir Tarasenko (Wild)

First

+425

Anytime

+2200

Bobby Brink (Wild)

First

+425

Anytime

+2500

Jamie Benn (Stars)

First

+475

Anytime

+2500

Marcus Johansson (Wild)

First

+525

Anytime

+3000

Justin Hryckowian (Stars)

First

+550

Anytime

+3000

Quinn Hughes (Wild)

First

+650

Anytime

+3300

Brock Faber (Wild)

First

+675

Anytime

+3300

Thomas Harley (Stars)

First

+675

Anytime

+3500

Arttu Hyry (Stars)

First

+700

Anytime

+3300

Miro Heiskanen (Stars)

First

+725

Anytime

+3300

Sam Steel (Stars)

First

+725

Anytime

+3500

Danila Yurov (Wild)

First

+875

Anytime

+4500

Marcus Foligno (Wild)

First

+950

Anytime

+4500

Michael McCarron (Wild)

First

+950

Anytime

+5000

Esa Lindell (Stars)

First

+1000

Anytime

+4500

Nick Foligno (Wild)

First

+1000

Anytime

+5000

Colin Blackwell (Stars)

First

+1000

Anytime

+5000

Radek Faksa (Stars)

First

+1100

Anytime

+4500

Oskar Back (Stars)

First

+1100

Anytime

+5000

Nico Sturm (Wild)

First

+1100

Anytime

+5500

Player Assists

Quinn Hughes (Wild)

Over 0.5

-161

Under 0.5

+120

Mikko Rantanen (Stars)

Over 0.5

-145

Under 0.5

+110

Miro Heiskanen (Stars)

Over 0.5

-110

Under 0.5

-118

Matt Duchene (Stars)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-149

Kirill Kaprizov (Wild)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-154

Jason Robertson (Stars)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-161

Matt Boldy (Wild)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-164

Mats Zuccarello (Wild)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-164

Wyatt Johnston (Stars)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-208

Joel Eriksson Ek (Wild)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-222

Brock Faber (Wild)

Over 0.5

+185

Under 0.5

-250

Ryan Hartman (Wild)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-286

Thomas Harley (Stars)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-286

Marcus Johansson (Wild)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-345

Justin Hryckowian (Stars)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-400

Esa Lindell (Stars)

Over 0.5

+275

Under 0.5

-400

Mavrik Bourque (Stars)

Over 0.5

+320

Under 0.5

-500

Jamie Benn (Stars)

Over 0.5

+325

Under 0.5

-500

Vladimir Tarasenko (Wild)

Over 0.5

+325

Under 0.5

-500

Sam Steel (Stars)

Over 0.5

+375

Under 0.5

-625

Player Shots

Jason Robertson (Stars)

Over 3.5

-164

Under 3.5

+125

Matt Boldy (Wild)

Over 3.5

-105

Under 3.5

-135

Kirill Kaprizov (Wild)

Over 3.5

+105

Under 3.5

-141

Joel Eriksson Ek (Wild)

Over 3.5

+120

Under 3.5

-164

Wyatt Johnston (Stars)

Over 2.5

-175

Under 2.5

+130

Brock Faber (Wild)

Over 2.5

+130

Under 2.5

-185

Quinn Hughes (Wild)

Over 2.5

+130

Under 2.5

-185

Miro Heiskanen (Stars)

Over 2.5

+110

Under 2.5

-149

Mikko Rantanen (Stars)

Over 2.5

+105

Under 2.5

-145

Ryan Hartman (Wild)

Over 2.5

+105

Under 2.5

-145

Mavrik Bourque (Stars)

Over 1.5

-161

Under 1.5

+120

Vladimir Tarasenko (Wild)

Over 1.5

-125

Under 1.5

-110

Jamie Benn (Stars)

Over 1.5

+140

Under 1.5

-189

Marcus Johansson (Wild)

Over 1.5

+110

Under 1.5

-149

Matt Duchene (Stars)

Over 1.5

-189

Under 1.5

+140

Thomas Harley (Stars)

Over 1.5

-189

Under 1.5

+140

Mats Zuccarello (Wild)

Over 1.5

-185

Under 1.5

+135

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Minnesota Wild Stats

Dallas Stars Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 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
• 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 8 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 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 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.70 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 7.10 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 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.50 goals and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.40 pts and allowed 3.70 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.30 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 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.20 goals and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.80 goals and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 28.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 10.4
• Blocks: 13.1
• Faceoff Wins : 27.7
• Hits: 29.7
• Giveaways: 13.6
• Takeaways: 4.8

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 1
• Shots: 29.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 11
• Blocks: 11.3
• Faceoff Wins : 27.4
• Hits: 26.2
• Giveaways: 13.3
• Takeaways: 4.5

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 1.2
• Shots: 28.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 5.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 10.5
• Blocks: 13.5
• Faceoff Wins : 29.6
• Hits: 22.2
• Giveaways: 14
• Takeaways: 4.7

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 23.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 5.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 12.4
• Blocks: 12.2
• Faceoff Wins : 24.9
• Hits: 22.5
• Giveaways: 14.3
• Takeaways: 4.7

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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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