In this NHL regular season preview between Stars and Wild, see who like to win the game and cover the puck line.
- The Stars have a 10-5-0 so far this season.
- Dallas are currently 6th in assists this season..
- The Stars are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Panthers.
- The Wild will be hosting the Stars and hold a 11-2-3 record.
- The Wild are are averaging 3.5 goals per contest so far.
- The Wild are coming off a 2-1 win vs. the Maple Leafs.
Stars vs Wild Preview
Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Stars versus the Wild? The puck drops at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, MN. The Stars are favored by -1.5 in this Central divisional contest against the Wild. The game's over/under currently sits at 6 goals.
Stars vs. Wild Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: Dallas Stars at Minnesota Wild
- Where: St. Paul at Xcel Energy Center
- Date: Saturday, November 16th
- Betting Odds DAL -1.5, DAL -143 | MIN +121 O/U 6
Stars Preview: Can the Stars Deliver Being Favored on the Road?
Dallas fell to 10-5-0 after a 4-2 loss to the Panthers. The Stars were underdogs on the puck line and the total of 6.5 goals, with the combined 6 falling just short.
After trailing 2-0, Dallas tied it up in the second period with goals from Evgenii Dadonov and Matt Duchene. However, Florida responded with two more goals to seal the win.
Dallas took 25 shots on goal but only found the net twice in their 4-2 loss to the Panthers. Evgenii Dadonov scored his second goal of the season on a power play, while Matt Duchene added his seventh. Duchene also picked up his eighth assist on Dadonov’s goal.
The Stars were held scoreless in the first period before getting on the board at the 8:38 mark of the second. Dallas finished the game with 32 giveaways.
Defensively, the Stars will be looking to bounce back after giving up four goals to the Panthers, including two in the third period. Casey DeSmith recorded 21 saves with a save percentage of 87.5%. Dallas also had 26 hits and 5 takeaways, but their defense was on the ice for the first goal of the game, as well as the last two, with the final one being an empty netter.
Wild Preview: Can Minnesota Grab a Win at Home?
With a 2-1 overtime win against the Maple Leafs, the Wild improved to 11-2-3 on the season. Minnesota, favored by -1.5 goals, didn’t cover the puck line. The total was set at 6 goals, but the teams combined for just 3.
Ryan Hartman opened the scoring for the Wild in the first period, but the Maple Leafs tied it up with 52 seconds left in the period. Matt Boldy netted the game-winner at 2:14 in overtime.
Ryan Hartman found the net for the third time this season, scoring at 9:41 in the first period. Matt Boldy, with his 6th goal of the season, secured the game-winner in overtime, 2:14 into the extra period.
Jared Spurgeon contributed two assists, bringing his season total to three. The Wild took 33 shots on goal but were held scoreless in the second and third periods.
Defensively, the Wild will look to build on their last performance, where they allowed just 1 goal to Toronto. Filip Gustavsson made 27 saves with a 96.4% save percentage. The Wild's defense also added 7 takeaways, 22 hits, and 8 blocks. The only goal they allowed came late in the first period on a Maple Leafs power play.
Stars vs Wild Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Across their five previous road games, Dallas has an puck line mark of 2-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 2-3 while averaging 3 goals per game.
- Across the Wild last three home games, the team averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 2. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 1-2, while going 2-1 straight-up.
- Looking back on the team's last ten games as the underdog, the Wild have a straight up record of 3-7. Their record vs the puck line in these games was 5-5.
- Looking back on the team's last ten games as the favorite, the Stars have a straight up record of 8-2. Their record vs the puck line in these games was 6-4.
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