Dallas Stars vs Minnesota Wild 4/23/23 – On Sunday afternoon at Xcel Energy Center, the Minnesota Wild will compete against the Dallas Stars in Game 4 of their series. When it comes to the Dallas Stars and Minnesota Wild, their series has seen it all. After an incredible double overtime thriller in Game 1, which saw Minnesota emerge victorious by 2-1, both teams have found themselves suffering major defeat. Minnesota currently leads 2-1 and they are the best bet today to win this matchup.
Dallas Stars vs Minnesota Wild
Date & Time: Sunday, April 23, 2023 at 6:30 PM ET
Location: Xcel Energy Center Saint Paul, MN
TV: TBS
Dallas Stars vs Minnesota Wild 4/23/23 Betting Odds
Stars
Moneyline: -101
Puckline: +1.5 (-208)
Total: 5.5 over (+109)
Wild
Moneyline: -109
Puckline: -1.5 (+235)
Total: 5.5 under (-120)
Dallas Stars vs Minnesota Wild Analysis
After their 5-1 defeat against the Wild in Game 3, Dallas Stars suffered through another difficult contest in which they recorded 12 penalty minutes and missed on two opportunities with an advantage, failing to convert any into goals. In their loss, the Stars left much to be desired when it came to offense, only managing to convert 1 out of 24 shots they attempted during the game. At even strength, Dallas Stars opponents have scored 217 goals against them while giving up 175. Dallas has earned 242 power play opportunities; during these chances 40 goals have been scored against them. Concerning their scoring prowess, the Dallas Stars have amassed 281 goals. Dallas has attempted 2,617 shots for an estimated shooting percentage of 10.7%. As of season’s end, they have amassed 108 points with an overall points percentage of 0.659. At 2,452 shots attempted against them and save percentage of 0.912. Dallas entered this season’s contests boasting 256 power play chances and managed to score 64 goals on them, for an outstanding success rate of 25.00%. Jake Oettinger will serve as goaltender in this game. Opponents have scored 321 goals against him throughout his career; his average goals against per contest is 2.42.
Minnesota Wild made four power play attempts and scored from one. On 25 shots they attempted, Minnesota scored five times with their own power play attempts. Minnesota Wild have scored 185 even strength and 54 power play goals this season, for an overall shooting percentage of 9.43% on 2,535 shots taken, while also allowing their opposition 2,552 attempts. Minnesota Wild are currently sitting with 239 goals scored this season as well as a points percentage of 0.628. They allow 219 goals to be scored, 173 at even strength and 46 shorthanded goals respectively. They have earned 252 opportunities on the power play and possess a power play rate of 21.43%, in addition to amassing an 82.03% penalty kill rate over their 256 attempts at using it and their save percentage now standing at 91.4%. Filip Gustavsson can be found defending in goal. With an outstanding save percentage of 0.920, he has recorded 1,841 stops out of 2,001 shots taken.
Dallas Stars vs Minnesota Wild Against the Spread
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Dallas’ last 6 games. Dallas are 7-2 SU in their last 9 games. The total has gone OVER in 5 of Dallas’ last 5 games on the road. Dallas are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against Minnesota. Dallas are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games against an opponent in the Western Conference conference.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota’s last 7 games. The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota’s last 6 games against Dallas. Minnesota are 10-4 SU in their last 14 games at home. Minnesota are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against Dallas. The total has gone OVER in 6 of Minnesota’s last 8 games against an opponent in the Western Conference conference.
Dallas Stars vs Minnesota Wild Free Pick
Both teams possess experience playing in the playoffs across their rosters. Unfortunately, neither made it beyond the first round last year. Both teams should endeavor to maintain an even playing experience and try not to give any room for error. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Wild boast a significant home ice advantage and will be winning Game 4 as per the NHL betting stats online.
Free Pick: Minnesota Wild -1.5 (+235)
