Dallas Stars vs Minnesota Wild Betting Pick & Prediction for Thursday on 12/11

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On Thursday, December 11, 2025, the Dallas Stars will take on the Minnesota Wild at Grand Casino Arena. The game is set to begin at 8:00 PM and will be broadcast on ESPN+. This is a regular season NHL game, with both teams looking to improve their standings in the Western Central Division.

The Dallas Stars come into the game with a strong record of 21-5-5. Led by Head Coach Glen Gulutzan, they hold the second spot in their division. The Minnesota Wild, coached by John Hynes, have a record of 16-9-5. They are ranked third in the same division. Both teams aim to gain important points in this matchup.

Stars vs Wild Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Dallas Stars vs. Minnesota Wild
  • Venue: Grand Casino Arena
  • Date: Thursday, December 11, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Dallas Stars -135, Minnesota Wild +115

Dallas Stars Team Preview

The Dallas Stars have been on a winning streak recently. They secured a win against the Winnipeg Jets, scoring 4-3. Mikko Rantanen stood out with three assists, and the team scored two power-play goals.

In their game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Stars won 3-2. Jamie Benn and Miro Heiskanen each contributed a goal. The team had 20 blocks, showing strong defensive play.

The Stars dominated the San Jose Sharks with a 4-1 victory. Mikko Rantanen had a goal and two assists. Casey DeSmith was solid in net, helping the team maintain their recent success.

Minnesota Wild Team Preview

The Minnesota Wild recently had a solid game against the Seattle Kraken, winning 4-1. Joel Eriksson Ek stood out with a goal and two assists. Filip Gustavsson made 23 saves out of 24 shots, helping secure the victory.

Before the win over Seattle, the Wild faced a tough game against the Vancouver Canucks, losing 4-2. Matt Boldy and Mats Zuccarello each scored a goal and an assist. Despite the loss, they managed to outshoot the Canucks with 30 shots on goal.

Filip Gustavsson has been a key player for the Wild this season. He has played in 19 games with 501 saves and 8 wins. The team ranks 5th in goals against, indicating a strong defensive presence.

BTB Betting Pick

The Dallas Stars are favored to win with a moneyline of -135. The Minnesota Wild are the underdogs at +115. The Stars have strong skater stats, ranking 3rd in goals and 2nd in assists this season. The projected score is Dallas 4, Minnesota 3. This suggests a close game, but Dallas’s offensive power gives them the edge.

The over/under line is set at 5.5, with the over at -120 and the under at -102. The projected total score is 7. This indicates a high-scoring game, making the over a solid pick. Both teams have strong offensive capabilities, which should lead to several goals being scored.