Stars vs Wild Game 4 Odds, Starting Goalies & Prediction (April 23)

• After a 5-1 win in Game 3, the Wild eye a 3-1 series lead over the Stars on Sunday
• Minnesota is a -120 home favorite ahead of puck drop
• See the Stars vs Wild Game 4 odds as Dallas looks to even up the series

When it comes to the Dallas Stars and the Minnesota Wild, their series has had a little bit of everything.

Following a double overtime thriller in Game 1 that saw the Wild come away with a 2-1 win, each team has been on the wrong end of a blow out.

The Stars victimized Marc-Andre Fleury in his post-season debut for seven goals, evening the series at 1-1. Then on Friday, Mats Zuccarello scored his first two of the playoffs to lead Minnesota to a 5-1 win.

After Game 4, we’ll know if Minnesota has a stranglehold on the series, of if things have shifted to a best-of-three.

Things get underway at 6:30 pm ET from Xcel Energy Center.

Stars vs Wild Game 4 Odds

The Stars closed as -160 favorites in Game 1, and they maintained their favorite status in Game 2 before things shifted Minnesota’s way in Game 3. The Wild are favored again in Game 4. When it comes to the total, all four games have sat at 5.5.

In terms of the series odds, Minnesota is the favorite at -220. If you think that they can close things out in five games, DraftKings lists it +310. Minnesota entered the playoffs at +2000 in the Stanley Cup odds.

Odds as of Saturday, April 22 at DraftKings Sportsbook

Wild Should Ride Hot Hand in Gustavsson

While some of the criticism came after the fact, there were more than a few people who raised their eyebrows at Minny starting Marc-Andre Fleury in Game 2.

Fleury, a future Hall of Famer, deserved a chance to prove himself. But the net should belong to Gustavsson in Game 4.

Fleury vs Gustavsson: First Round

Gustavsson was the better goalie in the regular season too, although Fleury was no slouch. Dean Evason gave them each a chance and, despite Fleury admitting Game 2 was ’embarrassing’, should be riding Gustavsson from here on out.

No rotating Sunday!!! Filip Gustavsson must start Sunday!! #mnwild

— Alex Micheletti (@AlexMicheletti) April 22, 2023

The third-year pro gives them the best chance to win right now. Especially if Jake Oettinger finds the form he had against Calgary last year.

Hintz, Heiskanen the Key to Stars’ Attack

The Wild have plenty of firepower. Ryan Hartman has stepped up in a big way so far, and Zuccarello has a point in all three games so far. The fact they’re up 2-1 in the series and Kirill Kaprizov only has one point so far is a big win too.

But Roope Hintz and Miro Heiskanen have been the big stars of the series.

Heiskanen entered Saturday second in the playoffs in assists with five through three games. Historically he’s also been at his best when the games matter most.

#StanleyCup Playoffs Points Leaders:

Leon Draisaitl – 6 (3 G, 3 A)
Mitch Marner – 6 (2 G, 4 A)
Adam Fox – 6 (0 G, 6 A)
Roope Hintz – 5 (4 G, 1 A)
Anze Kopitar – 5 (1 G, 4 A)
Miro Heiskanen – 5 (0 G, 5 A)

— Sportsnet Stats (@SNstats) April 22, 2023

Hintz was tied for the lead in goals by virtue of his Game 2 hat-trick. He beat Gustavsson in Game 1 too, so he’s got the number of both Wild goalies

If Dallas is going to knot the series at two games apiece, these two need to continue to live large.

Stars vs Wild Game 4 Prediction

Both teams have playoff experience throughout their lineups. And both know what it’s like to get knocked out early, as neither made it past the first round last year.

So with Dallas facing prospect of staring a 3-1 deficit in the face, expect both teams to keep things close.

The Wild carry an intimidating home ice advantage. Dallas’ veteran voices should help navigate that raucous atmosphere early.

With Jason Robertson being held off the scoresheet entirely in Game 3, expect him to play a large role on Sunday. DraftKings lists him at +140 to come away with a power play point.

Neither team will want things to get away from them. So after two blowouts, expect Game 4 to feel a lot like the series opener and back the under.

The Pick: Under 5.5 goals (-120)