How to Pick the Stars vs. Wild Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – November 16

Published 11:36 am Friday, November 15, 2024

If you’re seeking best bets for the Dallas Stars’ upcoming contest against the Minnesota Wild on Saturday at 8:00 PM ET, then you’ve come to the right place. Read on, as we offer our picks and predictions for this showdown.

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Stars vs. Wild Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 5.9 goals)

  • Dallas and its opponent have combined to outscore Saturday’s over/under (6.5 goals) five times this season.
  • There have been six Minnesota games with more than 6.5 goals this season.
  • The Stars score 3.47 goals per game, compared to the Wild’s average of 3.5, adding up to 0.5 more goals than this contest’s over/under of 6.5.
  • These two teams concede a combined 4.7 goals per game, 1.8 less than this one’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Stars Moneyline: -142

  • The Stars are 8-3 when listed as a moneyline favorite this season.
  • Dallas is 7-2 (victorious in 77.8% of its games) when playing with moneyline odds of -142 or shorter.
  • Based on the moneyline in this matchup, the Stars’ implied win probability is 58.7%.

Wild Moneyline: +120

  • In three games as an underdog on the moneyline, Minnesota has pulled off the upset twice.
  • When the Wild’s moneyline odds are +120 or longer, they have won two games out of three opportunities.
  • Minnesota’s implied probability to win this game is 45.5% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Minnesota 4, Dallas 2

Stars Points Leaders

  • One of Dallas’ top offensive players this season is Matt Duchene, who has put up 20 points in 15 games.
  • Mason Marchment has 15 points (four goals, 11 assists) to add to the team’s offensive efforts.
  • Dallas’ offensive effort is aided by Logan Stankoven’s 15 points. He’s contributed 10 assists.
  • Jake Oettinger (8-3-0) has a 2.4 goals against average and a save percentage of .914 for Dallas.

Wild Points Leaders

  • Kirill Kaprizov is a top offensive contributor for his club with 30 points (1.9 per game). He has recorded 10 goals and 20 assists in 16 games (playing 22:05 per game).
  • Matthew Boldy has made a big impact for Minnesota this season with 17 points, thanks to 10 goals and seven assists.
  • Marco Rossi has scored five goals and contributed nine assists for Minnesota, giving him a point total of 14.
  • Filip Gustavsson’s record stands at 8-2-2 on the season, allowing 25 goals (2.1 goals against average) and amassing 303 saves with a .924 save percentage (ninth-best in the league).

Stars’ Schedule

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Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
11/9/2024 Jets L 4-1 Away -110
11/11/2024 Penguins W 7-1 Away -167
11/14/2024 Bruins W 7-2 Home -177
11/16/2024 Wild Away -142
11/18/2024 Ducks Home
11/20/2024 Sharks Home
11/23/2024 Lightning Away

Wild’s Schedule

Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
11/8/2024 Ducks W 5-2 Away -211
11/10/2024 Blackhawks L 2-1 Away -197
11/14/2024 Canadiens W 3-0 Home -261
11/16/2024 Stars Home +120
11/19/2024 Blues Away
11/21/2024 Oilers Away
11/23/2024 Flames Away

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Dallas vs. Minnesota Game Info

  • Date: Saturday, November 16, 2024
  • Time: 8:00 PM ET
  • How to watch on TV: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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  • Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota
  • Venue: Xcel Energy Center

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