Minnesota Wild vs Dallas Stars Betting Pick & Prediction for 4/9

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The Minnesota Wild visit the Dallas Stars for an NHL regular season game at the American Airlines Center. The game is set for Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 9:00 PM and will be broadcast on ESPN+. Both teams are part of the Western Central Division and have impressive records this season.

Minnesota has a record of 45-21-12, placing them third in their division. Dallas holds a record of 46-20-12 and ranks second in the same division. Both teams are known for their competitive edge and strong performances, making this game one to watch.

Wild vs Stars Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Minnesota Wild vs. Dallas Stars
  • Venue: American Airlines Center
  • Date: Thursday, April 9, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Dallas Stars MoneyLine -128, Minnesota Wild MoneyLine +108

Minnesota Wild Team Preview

The Minnesota Wild are coming off a strong streak. They have secured four wins in their last five games. They scored five goals in three of those victories, showing their ability to find the net consistently.

Kirill Kaprizov leads the Wild with 43 goals and 44 assists this season. Matt Boldy is not far behind with 42 goals and 41 assists. Both players have been key contributors to the team’s recent success.

Filip Gustavsson has been solid in goal for the Wild. He has 28 wins this season and a total of 1,214 saves. His strong performance helps keep the Wild competitive in each game.

Dallas Stars Team Preview

The Dallas Stars have shown mixed results in recent games. They won against the Calgary Flames with a score of 4-3. Wyatt Johnston stood out with two goals, and Jason Robertson added a goal and an assist.

Their game against the Colorado Avalanche did not go as planned, as they lost 0-2. They managed only 17 shots on goal. Casey DeSmith made 20 saves but it was not enough to secure a win.

In an earlier game, the Stars beat the Winnipeg Jets 3-0. Their defense was strong, allowing no goals. Arttu Hyry and Adam Erne both contributed with a goal and an assist each.

BTB Betting Pick

For the moneyline pick, the recommendation is to go with the Dallas Stars at -128. The Stars are the favorite, and they have a strong defense with 197 goals against, ranked 2nd. The projected score is Dallas Stars 4, Minnesota Wild 3.

For the over/under pick, the recommendation is to choose the over at 6.0 (-110). Both teams have solid offensive stats, with Minnesota ranked 7th in goals and Dallas with a strong rank in assists. The projected total is 7, suggesting the game will surpass the line of 6.0.