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Minnesota Wild Look to Continue Winning Streak Against Dallas Stars in Central Division Showdown

The Minnesota Wild will be facing the Dallas Stars in an important Central Division matchup on Friday night at American Airlines Center. The Wild, with a record of 21-10-4, will be looking to improve their standing, while the Stars, at 20-13-0, are coming off a win against Utah. Dallas has a strong record of 8-1-1 in their last 10 games against Utah, making them the betting favorite with the current line at Dallas -165. Tune in to see which of these division rivals comes out on top in this highly anticipated game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Wild +145 | Stars -165
• Spread: Wild +1.5 (-180) | Stars -1.5 (+155)
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Dallas will win straight-up is 62%.

Minnesota vs Dallas Stats

Minnesota Wild

The Minnesota Wild recently broke their four-game losing streak with a victory over the Chicago Blackhawks. Despite their recent slump, they currently sit in second place in the Central Division, five points behind the Winnipeg Jets. The team will look to improve their standings with a win over the Dallas Stars. Leading the team in points is Kirill Kaprizov with 50 points, followed by Matt Boldy with 30 points and Marco Rossi with 28 points. Defensively, the Wild have been strong, allowing an average of 2.69 goals per game, which ranks them sixth in the league. In their last game, goaltender Filip Gustavsson saved 28 of 31 shots. The team is currently ranked 20th in offense, 6th in defense, and has a 21-10-4 record this season.

Dallas Stars Analysis

The Dallas Stars recently ended their two-game losing streak with a win over Utah. They currently hold fourth place in the Central Division standings, trailing Minnesota by six points. Dallas will aim to narrow this gap and secure their fourth win in six games in their upcoming match on Friday. The team averages 3.15 goals per game, and in their last game, they scored three goals on 29 shots. Matt Duchene leads the team with 30 points, followed by Mason Marchment with 27 points and Jason Robertson with 23 points. Colin Blackwell and Roope Hintz scored in the win over Utah, with Robertson providing an assist. Defensively, the Stars have been strong, giving up an average of 2.58 goals per game, which ranks fourth in the league. Casey DeSmith made 24 saves in the last game and has a record of 4-4-0 with a 2.42 GAA and a .910 save percentage. The Dallas Stars have a power ranking of 11 and rank #11 for offense and #3 for defense, with an overall record of 20-13. They will face Minnesota, who have won their last three matchups against Dallas. Make the most of the top sports betting promotions available.

Dallas Stars Dominate as Minnesota Wild Struggle in Recent Matchups

The Dallas Stars have performed well in their recent games, winning three out of their last five matchups. In contrast, the Minnesota Wild have struggled with losses in four of their last five games. The Stars have demonstrated superiority in offensive capabilities, scoring seven goals in their last three games. However, they have faced challenges in special teams, converting only 16 percent of their power play opportunities. On the defensive end, the Wild have shown weaknesses, conceding 10 goals in their last three games, which may benefit the Stars in maintaining control of the game. Minnesota's offensive performance has been lacking, with only five goals scored in their last three games and a 17 percent conversion rate on power plays. Given the Stars' strength in penalty kills and past defensive successes, it is anticipated that they will be able to contain the Wild's offense. Therefore, it is recommended to consider backing the Dallas Stars on the money line.

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