Stars vs. Wild Predictions, Odds, Props: Bet on Game 6 of the NHL Playoffs

The Dallas Stars are up 3-2 in their first-round series against the Minnesota Wild. The Stars rallied from being down 2-1 with two-straight victories and an opportunity to advance with a win in Game 6 on Friday night. The puck drops at 9:40 p.m. EST at Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

A loss will eliminate the Wild from the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Minnesota is a slight favorite at home, and here we cover Wild vs. Stars odds, predictions, and prop bets ahead of tonight’s pivotal Game 6.

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Wild vs. Stars Game 6 Odds + Series Price

The Wild vs. Stars series has been one of the closest in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Oddsmakers are favoring the home team, Minnesota, to bounce back and force a winner-take-all Game 7 down in Texas. The total for Friday’s contest is set at 5.5 with considerable juice on the Under. Sportsbooks are hanging different prices for this game, so make sure to shop around for the best odds available.

Dallas entered the series as the favorite to advance. Currently, the Stars are -420 to advance to the second round. The Wild odds to move on is +320 — meaning a $100 bet would net you $320.

These are the current Game 6 Wild vs. Stars odds being offered by the nation’s top-ranked sportsbooks. Always shop around for the best possible price to maximize profits and minimize losses.

Wild vs. Stars Betting News

Dallas has rallied off two-straight wins to put themselves into position to advance with a victory. The Stars dropped the series opener, 3-2, and the third game, 5-1, to put themselves into a 2-1 series hole. Dallas bounced back with a 3-2 win in Minnesota and a 4-0 shutout on home ice on Tuesday.

The Stars’ Tyler Seguin scored the game’s first goal on Tuesday just two and a half minutes into the first period and the Stars held the lead through all 60 minutes. The Wild’s Marcus Foligno drew a five-minute major early which allowed Seguin to make the power play goal to open the day’s scoring.

Penalties would bury the Wild early as Jason Robertson would net a power-play goal later in the first for Dallas. The Stars had six power play opportunities to the Wild’s three. Mason Marchment extended the Dallas lead to 3-0 with a goal early in the second period. An empty-netter by Ty Dellandrea closed out scoring for the Wild.

Jake Oettinger has been phenomenal for Dallas in the net. He had his first postseason clean sheet, saving all 27 of his shots faced. A stout effort from the Dallas backend helped contribute to the shutout.

Felip Gustavsson manned the net for the Wild and saved 21 of the 24 shots he faced. The 24-year-old has started in goal four times this series. Veteran Marc-Andre Fleury tended net in Game 2, allowing seven games in the loss.

These are the previous results of the Wild vs. Stars series through five games:

• Game 1: Minnesota 3-2 (2OT)
• Game 2: Dallas 7-3
• Game 3: Minnesota 5-1
• Game 4: Dallas 3-2
• Game 5: Dallas 4-0

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Wild vs. Stars Game 6 Betting Trends

A crucial Game 6 could send the Wild packing if they don’t even the series. With their first lead in the series, Dallas can advance with a victory tonight. The Stars would play either the defending champions, Colorado Avalanche, or the league’s newest team, the Seattle Kraken.

Minnesota Wild Betting Trends

• Minnesota had a 46-25-11 record and 103 points while finishing third in a tight Central Divison
• The Wild scored 239 goals (23rd) and allowed 219 (6th) during the regular season
• The Wild went 48-39 (55%) on the moneyline this year
• The Wild went 39-48 (45%) on the puck line this year
• The Over/Under went 36-47-4

Dallas Stars Betting Trends

• Dallas had a 47-21-14 record and 108 points while finishing second in the Central Division behind Colorado
• The Stars scored 281 goals (7th) and allowed 215 (3rd) during the regular season
• The Stars went 50-37 (57%) on the moneyline this year
• The Stars went 46-41 (53%) on the puck line this year
• The Over/Under went 36-46-5

Wild vs. Stars Prop Bets

Sportsbooks are offering a wide range of Wild vs. Stars prop bets for Game 6 tonight. Unsure of who to back on the moneyline? Consider a hockey prop bet like the first goal scorer, exact score, or exact total of goals. Here are some Wild vs. Stars prop bets to consider that are currently offered at FanDuel Sportsbook.

Correct Score

• Stars 3-1: +2100
• Stars 4-0: +6000
• Wild 3-2: +1000
• Wild 4-3: +1600

Exact Goals

• 3 Goals: +470
• 4 Goals: +750
• 5 Goals: +260
• 6 Goals: +700

Wild vs. Stars Prediction for Game 6: Minnesota Moneyline

Dallas holds their first lead in the series — but it won’t last long. Expect the Wild to pull out all the tricks at home to stay alive and force a series-deciding Game 7. Penalties have been the Achilles heel throughout the series for the Wild. Avoiding an early whole will be key for the Wild, especially with the elite-level performance of Oettinger in net for Dallas.

Our Wild vs. Stars best bet, take the Minnesota moneyline in Game 6 tonight.

For bettors who like a good-paying parlay, consider Wild -1.5 + Over 5.5 Goals. FanDuel is offering that same-game parlay at odds of +435. A $25 bet would win you $108 in profit.