The'2022-23 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs'continue on Friday, April 28 with Game 6 of the Western Conference opening round clash between the Dallas Stars and Minnesota Wild. Opening faceoff is at 8 p.m. ET from Xcel Energy Center.
- Wild vs Stars Game 5 Info
- Stars vs Wild Odds & Spread
- Stars vs Wild Betting Trends
- Stars vs Wild Prediction & Pick
- Stars vs Wild Best Bet
Wild vs Stars Game 5 Info
- Series:'Dallas leads 3-2
- Date:'Friday, April 28, 2023
- Time:'8 p.m. ET
- Venue:' Xcel Energy Center — St. Paul, Minnesota
- Coverage:'TBS
This tight series continues in Game 6 with Minnesota on the brink of elimination trailing the series 3-2. The'goaltenders shined'in Game 4 with the Stars winning 3-2 on the road. Stars goalie and Minnesota native Jake Oettinger was strong again in Game 5 with 27 saves and the first shutout of the playoffs for any team.
Stars vs Wild Odds & Spread
- Moneyline:'DAL: (-104) | MIN: (-115)
- Spread:'DAL: +1.5 (-275) | MIN: -1.5 (+220)
- Total:'5.5 — Over: (+120) | Under: (-148)
The Wild enter this elimination game as slight home favorites on the moneyline and spread per FanDuel Sportsbook's odds. This 8:10 p.m. ET clash also features an over/under of 5.5 goals with the under more heavily favored at -148 odds. Take advantage of the'FanDuel promotions'and prop bets.
Stars vs Wild Betting Trends
- Dallas is 9-2 straight up (SU) in its last 11 games.
- The total has gone Over in 5 of Dallas' last 6 road games.
- Minnesota is 10-5 SU in its last 15 home games.
- Minnesota is 5-3 vs Dallas at home in the last eight.
Stars vs Wild Prediction & Pick
The Wild need to stay out of the penalty box, and that's been an issue throughout the season. The Stars took advantage in Game 5 less than 2 1/2 minutes into the game with Tyler Seguin scoring his fourth power-play goal of the series.
Dallas was a miserable 5-17 during the regular season against top-10 teams and 16-21 vs top-16 teams. Minnesota won handily 5-1 in Game 3, but lost Game 4 at home despite outshooting the Stas 34-24 as Oettinger played his best with 32 saves and turned away a number of odd-man rushes and breakaways.
The Wild still have enough offensive threats lik e Zuccarello, Boldy, Hartman and Kirill Kaprizov to keep up the pressure on Dallas' defense. Expect this series to continue on Sunday as Minnesota forces Game 7 with better offensive production.
Final Score Prediction:'Wild: 4 | Stars: 2
Stars vs Wild Best Bet
The Stars win this if they stay out of the penalty box. Minnesota has allowed 9 goals on 22 power-play chances in the series, but 2 power-play goals by Dallas in Game 4 were poor penalty calls by the officials against the Wild. Minnesota took 8 penalties in Game 5, so better decisions and puck luck will get the Wild back to Dallas for Game 7.