| MATCHUP | Dallas Stars | Minnesota Wild |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 21-6-5 | 17-9-5 |
| Where | Grand Casino Arena, Saint Paul, MN | |
| When | Thursday, December 11, 2025 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
The Dallas Stars and Minnesota Wild meet Thursday in NHL action at the Grand Casino Arena. Here’s a Dallas Stars vs Minnesota Wild Prediction. This article will include a Dallas Stars vs Minnesota Wild Pick.
Dallas Stars Betting Preview
The Dallas Stars beat the Jets and Penguins, and they play the Panthers next. The Stars have won 8 of their last 9 games.
The Dallas Stars are averaging 3.42 goals per game and are scoring on 2.3 percent of their power play opportunities. Jason Robertson leads Dallas with 19 goals, Mikko Rantanen has 29 assists and Wyatt Johnston has 84 shots on goal. Defensively, the Dallas Stars are allowing 2.52 goals per game and are killing 82.8 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Jake Oettinger has allowed 50 goals on 548 shots faced, while Casey DeSmith has given up 25 goals on 311 shots.
Minnesota Wild Betting Preview
The Minnesota Wild beat the Kraken, lost to the Canucks, and they play the Senators next. The Wild have split their last 6 games.
The Minnesota Wild are averaging 2.73 goals per game and are scoring 22.1 percent of their power play opportunities. Kirill Kaprizov leads Minnesota with 18 goals, Matt Boldy has 16 assists and Joel Eriksson Ek has 90 shots on goal. Defensively, the Minnesota Wild are allowing 2.67 goals per game and are killing 80.6 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Filip Gustavsson has allowed 51 goals on 552 shots faced, and Jesper Wallstedt has given up 22 goals on 343 shots.
Why the Minnesota Wild will win
- The underdogs have won each of the Wild’s last four games at Grand Casino Arena.
- The Wild have covered the puck line in each of their last nine games as underdogs.
- The Stars have failed to cover the puck line in 11 of their last 12 games as road favorites.
- The Wild have won the third period in each of their last five games against the Stars at Grand Casino Arena when leading after the second period.
Why the Dallas Stars will win
- The Stars have won eight of their last nine games against Central Division opponents.
- The Wild have lost each of their last four night games at Grand Casino Arena against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Stars have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight night games against the Wild following a road win.
- The Wild have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Wild have lost the third period in seven of their last eight games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents at Grand Casino Arena when leading after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Seven of the Wild’s last eight home games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Five of the last six games between two teams from the Central Division have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Stars’ last three games against Central Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Stars’ last 13 games at Grand Casino Arena.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3’ market has hit in 14 of the Wild’s last 15 home games against the Stars.
Minnesota Wild Player Prop Facts
- Kirill Kaprizov has scored at least one goal in each of the Wild’s last four games as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
- Matthew Boldy has recorded at least one point in each of the Wild’s last six night games at Grand Casino Arena.
- Mats Zuccarello has recorded at least one assist in each of the Wild’s last four games at Grand Casino Arena.
Dallas Stars Player Prop Facts
- Jason Robertson has scored a goal in six of the Stars’ last seven games against Western Conference opponents.
- Mikko Rantanen has recorded at least one point in each of the Stars’ last eight games against Central Division opponents.
- Tyler Seguin has recorded at least one assist in each of his last four road appearances against the Wild.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Minnesota Wild rank 32nd in the league in penalty minutes this season (206).
- The Minnesota Wild rank T1st in the league in short handed goals allowed this season (0).
- The Dallas Stars rank 4th in the league for goals per game this season (3.42).
- The Dallas Stars rank 4th in the league for goals against per game this season (2.52).
Dallas Stars vs Minnesota Wild Prediction
The Wild are a good enough team to take a shot with in the plus money role at home. The problem is, the Stars have been sharper and more consistent across the board. I’m not excited to step in front of the Stars, especially when they’ve won 8 of the last 10 games against the Wild. Seven of those eight wins were decided by two or more goals. It hasn’t been pretty for the Wild in recent meetings. The Stars have earned points in 11 straight games, making a case for the best team in the league. The price isn’t too crazy. I have to keep siding with the Stars until the tickets stop cashing.