Seeking best bets for the upcoming contest between the Dallas Stars and the Minnesota Wild on Friday at 8:00 PM ET? You’ve come to the right place. In the article below, we provide our picks and predictions to help you make informed betting decisions for this matchup. Sign up for ESPN+ today to watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more. Stars vs. Wild Picks Bet on this or any NHL matchup at BetMGM. Total Pick Pick OU: Under 6 (model projecting 5.7 goals) This season, Dallas games have gone over this one’s 6-goal total 16 times. This season, 17 of Minnesota’s games have featured more than 6 goals. The Stars score 3.15 goals per game, compared to the Wild’s average of 2.94, adding up to 0.1 more goals than this contest’s over/under of 6. The 5.3 goals per game these two teams allow are 0.7 less than the total set for this contest. Bet on the total at BetMGM today! Moneyline Pick Stars Moneyline: -166 In the 28 times this season the Stars have been a moneyline favorite, they have gone 18-10 in those games. In games it has played with moneyline odds of -166 or shorter, Dallas is 11-4 (winning 73.3% of the time). Based on the moneyline in this game, the Stars’ implied win probability is 62.4%. Wild Moneyline: +140 In Minnesota’s 12 games playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season, it has four wins. When the Wild’s moneyline odds are +140 or longer, they are yet to win a game in one opportunity. Minnesota’s implied probability to win is 41.7% based on the moneyline odds. Place your moneyline bet at BetMGM now! Score Prediction Prediction: Dallas 3, Minnesota 2 Stars Points Leaders With 13 goals and 17 assists this season, Matt Duchene is one of Dallas’ leading contributors (30 points). Mason Marchment has 12 goals and 15 assists for Dallas to compile 27 total points (0.8 per game). With 23 points through 33 games (seven goals and 16 assists), Jason Robertson has been an important part of Dallas’ offensive attack this season. Across 25 games played, Jake Oettinger has a goaltending record of 16-9-0. During those games, he’s allowed 58 goals while recording 584 saves. Wild Points Leaders Minnesota’s Kirill Kaprizov has collected 27 assists and 23 goals in 34 games, good for 50 points. Matthew Boldy has made a major impact for Minnesota this season with 30 points, thanks to 13 goals and 17 assists. Marco Rossi has scored 12 goals and contributed 16 assists for Minnesota, giving him a point total of 28. Minnesota’s Filip Gustavsson is 15-5-3 this season, collecting 609 saves and giving up 52 goals (2.3 goals against average) with a .921 save percentage (fifth-best in the league). Stars’ Schedule Looking for officially licensed NHL gear? Fanatics has jerseys, hats, apparel, memorabilia, trading cards, collectibles and more. Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline 12/18/2024 Maple Leafs L 5-3 Home -134 12/20/2024 Rangers L 3-1 Home -185 12/23/2024 Utah Hockey Club W 3-2 Away -174 12/27/2024 Wild – Home -166 12/29/2024 Blackhawks – Away – 12/31/2024 Sabres – Home – 1/2/2025 Senators – Home – Wild’s Schedule Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline 12/20/2024 Utah Hockey Club L 2-1 Home -125 12/21/2024 Jets L 5-0 Away +143 12/23/2024 Blackhawks W 4-3 Home -224 12/27/2024 Stars – Away +140 12/29/2024 Senators – Home – 12/31/2024 Predators – Home – 1/2/2025 Capitals – Away – Watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more streaming all season on ESPN+. Dallas vs. Minnesota Game Info Date: Friday, December 27, 2024 Time: 8:00 PM ET How to watch on TV: ESPN+ Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply) Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+ Location: Dallas, Texas Venue: American Airlines Center Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER. The post How to Pick the Stars vs. Wild Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – December 27 appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.