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Dallas Stars Favored to Prevail Over Minnesota Wild in Division Showdown at Xcel Energy Center

On Saturday evening, the Dallas Stars will face off against the Minnesota Wild in a highly anticipated division matchup at Xcel Energy Center in St Paul, MN. Both teams are coming off strong performances, with the Stars winning three of their last four games and the Wild boasting an impressive 11-2-3 record. The Stars have the upper hand in their previous matchup, defeating the Wild 7-2 last season. The game is set to start at 8:00 PM Eastern Time, with Dallas opening as the favorite with a -142 betting line. Stay tuned for our prediction on the Dallas Stars vs. Minnesota Wild game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Stars -149 | Wild +130
• Spread: Stars -1.5 (+165) | Wild +1.5 (-195)
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Dallas will win straight-up is 60%.

Dallas vs Minnesota Stats

Dallas Stars

The Dallas Stars have been on a winning streak, with victory in three of their last four games. They scored a 7-2 win against the Boston Bruins, with Evgenii Dadonov excelling with two goals, including a successful penalty shot. Other players like Matt Duchene and Roope Hintz also contributed to the offensive success. Goalie Jake Oettinger had a strong performance, only allowing two goals from Boston's 25 shots. The team's offensive production has been on point, with Tyler Seguin attributing it to good defensive play. The team currently ranks 13th in offense, 2nd in defense, and has a 10-5 record for the season. Key injuries are not expected to impact the upcoming game.

Minnesota Wild Analysis

The Minnesota Wild defeated the Montreal Canadiens 3-0 in their recent game, with goalie Filip Gustavsson earning his first shutout of 2024. LW Kirill Kaprizov scored a goal and an assist, while Matt Boldy and Marco Rossi also contributed to the win. The Canadiens are struggling, going 1-6-1 in their last eight games. Forwards Mats Zuccarello and Joel Eriksson Ek were injured during the game and are currently day-to-day. The Wild's defense has been strong, allowing two goals or less in their last four games. With a power ranking of 7, the Wild rank #7 for offense and #4 for defense, with an overall record of 11-2-3. The Dallas Stars have lost their last three matchups against Minnesota.

Dallas Stars Poised for Victory Against Minnesota Wild based on Recent Dominance and Impressive Stats

The Dallas Stars have demonstrated a significant level of dominance over the Minnesota Wild in their recent matchups, emerging victorious in five of their past six meetings and three out of four games at Xcel Energy Center. The Stars' offensive prowess is highlighted by their ability to score four or more goals in their last three encounters with the Wild, accumulating an impressive eight goals in their most recent game in Minnesota. In addition, the Stars boast a formidable defense in 2024, ranking second in average goals allowed per game with 2.33 and fourth in save percentage. Given their success on the road last season, winning at a rate of 63.4%, and the Wild's recent home loss, the data strongly supports a Dallas victory in their upcoming game. Based on these statistics and trends, the recommendation is to select Dallas as the favored team for the weekend matchup.

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