| MATCHUP | Dallas Stars | Minnesota Wild |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 50-20-12 | 46-24-12 |
| Spread | +1.5 -230 | -1.5 190 |
| Moneyline | +110 | -130 |
| Total | Over 5.5 (-130) | Under 5.5 (110) |
| Where | Grand Casino Arena, Saint Paul, MN | |
| When | Wednesday, April 22, 2026 | |
| Time | 09:30 PM EDT | |
| TV | TNT | |
The Dallas Stars and the Minnesota Wild meet Wednesday in NHL action from the Grand Casino Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Dallas Stars vs. Minnesota Wild prediction.
Dallas Stars Recap
The Dallas Stars come into this game looking to build on their 4-2 win over Minnesota from game two to even this first round series up at one win apiece.
Stars Looking To Restore Home Ice
Jason Robertson leads the Stars with 96 points including a team-high 45 goals and 51 assists while Mikko Rantanen has 77 points with 22 goals and 55 assists this season. Wyatt Johnston has 86 points with 45 goals and 41 assists and Miro Heiskanen has 63 points with 54 assists as well this season. Roope Hintz has 44 points with 15 goals and 29 assists. Jake Oettinger has gone 35-12-6 with a 2.59 GAA and an .899 save percentage in goal for Dallas while Casey DeSmith has gone 15-8-6 with a 2.43 GAA and a .907 save percentage so far this season.
Minnesota Wild Recap
The Minnesota Wild come into this one looking to shake off their loss at the hands of the Stars in game two going home for this matchup.
Wild Looking For Bounce Back Showing
Kirill Kaprizov leads the Wild in scoring with 89 points including 45 goals and 44 assists while Matt Boldy has 85 points including 42 goals and 43 assists. Marcus Johansson has 49 points with 15 goals and 34 assists. Joel Eriksson Ek has 51 points with 19 goals and 32 assists while Brock Faber has 51 points with 15 goals and 36 assists. Filip Gustavsson’s gone 28-15-6 with a 2.69 GAA and a .904 save percentage while Jesper Wallstedt is 18-9-6 with a 2.61 GAA and a .916 save percentage in goal for Minnesota this season.
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Dallas Stars @ Minnesota Wild Betting Trends: April 22, 2026
Why the Minnesota Wild will win
- The home team has won seven of the last eight games between the Stars and Wild.
- The Stars have lost each of their last three games at Grand Casino Arena.
- The Stars have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six night games following a win.
- The Wild have covered the puck line in each of their last four home games.
- The Wild have won the third period in each of their last six games as home favorites against Western Conference opponents when leading after the second period.
Why the Dallas Stars will win
- The Stars have won each of their last five games as road underdogs following a win.
- The Wild have lost seven of their last 10 games as home favorites against Central Division opponents.
- The Stars have covered the puck line in each of their last seven games as road underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
- The Wild have failed to cover the puck line in 13 of their last 14 games as favorites against Central Division opponents.
- The Wild have lost the first period in each of their last five games as favorites.
Total Goals Facts
- Eight of the Stars’ last nine games as underdogs following a home win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Wild’s last four home games against Central Division opponents 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.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Stars’ last 11 night games at Grand Casino Arena.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in each of the Wild’s last seven night games.
Minnesota Wild Player Prop Facts
- Kirill Kaprizov has scored a goal in four of his last five home appearances against Western Conference opponents.
- Quinn Hughes has recorded at least one assist in seven of his last eight appearances against the Stars.
- Quinn Hughes ranks 1st in the league for average time on ice (27:44) this season.
Dallas Stars Player Prop Facts
- Jason Robertson has scored the first goal in each of the Stars’ last three road games against the Wild.
- Jason Robertson has scored at least one goal in each of the Stars’ last five playoff games.
- Tyler Seguin has recorded at least one assist in each of his last four road appearances against the Wild.
- Wyatt Johnston ranks 1st in the league for Power Play Goals (27) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Minnesota Wild rank 3rd in the league in power play percentage this season (25.19%).
- The Minnesota Wild rank 4th in the league for goals against per game this season (2.87).
- The Dallas Stars rank 2nd in the league for goals against per game this season (2.71).
- The Dallas Stars rank 2nd in the league in power play percentage this season (28.63%).
Minnesota Wild vs. Dallas Stars Prediction
I’m on the Stars here. I just think that this is going to be a series where road teams could have a lot of value. The home teams swept the regular season, but both of these teams have been really solid on the road this season, and both games in this series have gone the way of the visitors. I’ll back Dallas for the win in this one.