Wild vs Stars Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NHL, Apr 20

Dallas Stars head coach Glen Gulutzan looks on during the third period of an NHL hockey game between the Dallas Stars and the Los Angeles Kings Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, in Dallas.
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  • The Stars are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Wild
  • Wild vs. Stars Total (Over/Under): 6 goals
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The Minnesota Wild visit American Airlines Center to take on theDallas Stars on Apr. 20 in Dallas, TX. The puck drop is scheduled for 9:30 pm.

The Stars are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+180).

The Wild vs. Stars Over/Under is 6 total goals.

Wild vs. Stars Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

Wild vs Stars Prediction:

The winning team model predicts the Stars will win this game with 69.6% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.

Wild vs Stars Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Stars will cover the spread with 63.1% confidence.

This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performance for both teams, opening and current betting lines, plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.


NHL Odds at the BetMGM Sportsbook


  • The Minnesota Wild have hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 25 away games (+12.45 Units / 45% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Wild have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 15 of their last 25 away games (+10.45 Units / 36% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Wild have covered the 1P Puck Line in 17 of their last 25 away games (+8.85 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Wild have hit the 3P Game Total Over in 14 of their last 25 away games (+8.50 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Wild have hit the 1P Moneyline in 12 of their last 25 away games (+6.60 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Dallas Stars have hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 20 games at home (+6.15 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Dallas Stars have hit the 2P Moneyline in 11 of their last 25 games (+5.10 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Dallas Stars have covered the 2P Puck Line in 13 of their last 25 games (+4.90 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Dallas Stars have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 5 of their last 6 games (+4.50 Units / 73% ROI)
  • The Dallas Stars have hit the Game Total Over in 5 of their last 6 games (+3.70 Units / 51% ROI)

Wild Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Wild are 42-41 against the spread this NHL season (+4.2 Units / 3.41% ROI).

  • Wild are 47-36 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.65 Units /0.58% ROI
  • Wild are 45-35 when betting the Over for +5.8 Units / 6.2% ROI
  • Wild are 35-45 when betting the Under for -12.95 Units /-14.4% ROI

Stars Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Stars are 31-52 against the spread this NHL season (-15.85 Units /-14.96% ROI).

  • Stars are 50-33 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.45 Units / 2.8% ROI
  • Stars are 42-40 when betting the Over for -2.85 Units / -3.05% ROI
  • Stars are 40-42 when betting the Under for -5.15 Units / -5.71% ROI

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Stars vs Wild

Player Name Odds to Score a Goal
Jason Robertson (DAL) +125
Kirill Kaprizov (Min) +145
Wyatt Johnston (DAL) +154
Matt Boldy (Min) +175
Mikko Rantanen (DAL) +195
Joel Eriksson Ek (Min) +275

Points Per Game Predictions for Stars vs Wild

Player Name Over Under
Jamie Benn (DAL) 0.5 +185 0.5 -250
Vladimir Tarasenko (MIN) 0.5 +155 0.5 -210
Wyatt Johnston (DAL) 0.5 -160 0.5 +120
Thomas Harley (DAL) 0.5 +130 0.5 -175
Matt Boldy (MIN) 0.5 -175 0.5 +130

Shots on Goal Predictions for Stars vs Wild

Player Name Over Under
Vladimir Tarasenko (MIN) 1.5 +100 1.5 -135
Wyatt Johnston (DAL) 2.5 -145 2.5 +105
Thomas Harley (DAL) 1.5 -190 1.5 +135
Matt Boldy (MIN) 2.5 -185 2.5 +130
Mikko Rantanen (DAL) 2.5 -105 2.5 -130

Wild: Keys to the Game vs. Stars

The Wild are 44-34 (.564) this season — 7th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Wild are 88-71 (.553) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 8th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Wild were 21-12 (.636) when allowing less than 30 shots on goal last season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .533

The Wild were 12-7 (.632) when recording 35 or more shots on goal last season — 10th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .556

Stars: Keys to the Game vs. Wild

The Stars are 136-84 (.618) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Stars were 48-31 (.608) last season — tied for 4th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Stars are 7-1 (.875) when recording 35 or more shots on goal this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .526

The Stars are 47-31 (.603) this season — 4th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Wild have scored on 8% of second chance opportunities while leading since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%

The Wild have scored 5 power play goals in overtime since the start of the 2024-25 season — most among NHL Teams

The Wild have 0.1 rush chances per game while shorthanded this season — tied for lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.4

The Wild have scored 5 power play goals in overtime since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for most among NHL Teams

The Stars have 10 forecheck chances while shorthanded since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among NHL Teams

The Stars have 8 forecheck chances while shorthanded since the start of the 2024-25 season — most among NHL Teams

The Stars had 5 forecheck chances while shorthanded last season — most among NHL Teams

The Stars have scored on 29% of second chance opportunities in the third period this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 14%

The Wild have allowed opponents to score on 8% of rush chances since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%

The Wild have allowed opponents to score on 5% of rush chances in the first period since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%

The Wild allowed opponents to score on 3% of rush chances in the first period last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%

The Wild allowed opponents to score on 7% of rush chances last season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%

The Stars have allowed 1.9 rush chances per game in the second period this season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 2.3

The Stars have allowed 0.8 goals per game in the second period this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.0

The Stars have allowed 2.7 goals per game this season — tied for 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 3.1

The Stars have allowed 2.76 expected goals per game this season — 4th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 3.08


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