Wild vs Stars Odds, Pick & Prediction (Feb 8)
- Dallas is a -155 home favorite in the Wild vs Stars odds Wednesday (Feb. 8) at 8:30 pm ET
- Minnesota trails the Stars by 10 points in the Central Division standings
- Keep reading for the complete Wild vs Stars odds, plus best bets – including a same-game parlay
Wednesday night, the Dallas Stars play host to the Minnesota Wild. The Stars are the top team in the Western Conference, while Minnesota is third in the Central Division, ten points behind their counterparts. However, the gulf might not be quite as wide, as the Wild have three games in hand.
These two clubs are evenly matched, with each of them splitting the last six meetings. Four straight Dallas games have gone to overtime, with them losing their first three 3-2 in OT, then emerging victorious in their latest outing 3-2 in a shootout. Minny’s last three contests have also all been 3-2 affairs, with them winning two past regulation and losing their latest game to Arizona.
Read on for Wild vs Stars analysis.
Wild vs Stars Odds
| Team | Puck Line | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Wild | +1.5 (-190) | O 5.5 (-125) | +135 |
| Dallas Stars | -1.5 (+160) | U 5.5 (+105) | -155 |
Odds as of February 8th at DraftKings Sportsbook. Claim the DraftKings Sportsbook promo code.
Dallas is the eighth choice in the Stanley Cup odds at +1500, while the Wild are tenth at +1800. Big D is the -155 favorite in this contest that features a total of 5.5 goals.
Puck drop is set for 8:30 pm ET at American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX with TNT broadcasting the game in the United States.
Minnesota Wild Betting Analysis
The Minnesota Wild have been a solid, if unspectacular squad on the campaign. They sit at 27-18-4, and in their last 18 games, they’ve won nine of them, and dropped nine (9-7-2). They’re 20th in goals per game, and are eleventh in goals against. Minny is also eleventh on the power play, and 14th on the PK. They’re NHL standing (16t), indicates they’re an exactly average club, especially with the stats baring that out.
🗣Dean and Hartzy after practice today on potential adjustments heading into tomorrow night’s matchup vs Dallas.#mnwild pic.twitter.com/Ee0gBXB5VW
— Minnesota Wild (@mnwild) February 7, 2023
Head Coach Dean Evason has indicated the team might shuffle around the lines – they’ve scored four or more times just once in the last eleven duels. Minnesota has lost their last four road games, and they’ve lost their last four battles when listed as an underdog of +110 to +150. Filip Gustavsson is expected to start in net – he’s coming off a four-goal loss to Florida in his latest contest.
Dallas Stars Betting Analysis
The Dallas Stars have had an incredibly consistent and solid season, posting a 29-13-10 record, which is tops in the West and 5th in the NHL. They haven’t won more than four in a row, but also have failed in more than three straight. That almost wasn’t the case, as they’d dropped three straight 3-2 OT games, but then won 3-2 in a shootout Monday versus Anaheim.
They’ve been really solid at keeping pucks out of their net, led by Jake Oettinger, as they rank second-best in that category (he’s in line to start). They’re also scoring at a good clip, as they’re ninth in the league. Special teams have truly been special for them, as Big D is second on the PK and sixth on the PP.
Jason Robertson, cash money in the shootout for the Stars#TexasHockey pic.twitter.com/crlApuXBCu
— Hockey Daily 365 l NHL Highlights & News (@HockeyDaily365) February 7, 2023
Jason Robertson is top-ten in points with 67, with his next closest teammate registering 48 points (Joe Pavelski). The over is set at 5.5 goals for this one. Our model has the game going the home squad’s way, by a count of 3.4-3.08. The Stars have won four of five against the Central, and the under has hit in their last four outings as a favorite of -110 to -150.
Wild vs Stars Recent Results
| Date | Home-Away | Moneyline | Puck Line | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/29/2022 | MIN 1 – DAL 4 | DAL | DAL | Under |
| 12/4/2022 | DAL 5 – MIN 6 (SO) | MIN | MIN | Over |
| 4/14/2022 | DAL 2 – MIN 3 (OT) | MIN | DAL | Under |
| 3/6/2022 | MIN 3 – DAL 6 | DAL | DAL | Over |
| 12/20/2021 | DAL 7 – MIN 4 | DAL | DAL | Over |
It’s tough trusting a line of just 5.5 goals won’t be exceeded, as is the case in Wednesday’s tilt. In four of the last six battles between these two teams, six or more goals have been registered.
Wild vs Stars Pick
Minnesota has just been so inconsistent that it’s difficult to fully get on board with them, in particular because of their pedestrian 12-10-3 road record. Dallas has had six straight affairs go under 5.5 goals, and that’s also been the case for three in a row for Minnesota.
Wild vs Stars Same-Game Parlay Picks
| Pick | Odds |
|---|---|
| Dallas Stars Moneyline | -155 |
| Under 5.5 Goals | +105 |
| PARLAY ODDS | +235 |
The under has hit in the Stars’ last five home games, with that also being the case in the last four Minnesota tilts. The signs pointing to under continue, with that being the case in six of the Wild’s last seven against the Central, and the under is 5-1 in Dallas’ last six following a victory.
Pick: Dallas Stars Moneyline (-155), Under 5.5 Goals (+100)
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Michael "Hound Dog" Harrison is well known in the sports industry as the resident statistician for the SC with Jay Onrait Show. He has worked at TSN for over 16 years, where he's been featured on Sportscentre, That's Hockey, That's Hockey 2Nite, The Masters preview shows, and several more.
