Dallas Stars vs. Minnesota Wild Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [1/8/2024]

The Minnesota Wild and Dallas Stars will meet in the NHL at Xcel Energy Center on Monday, starting at 8:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's in-depth betting preview for Monday's Stars vs. Wild matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Stars vs. Wild Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used trusted machine learning and data analysis to simulate the outcome of Monday's NHL game between the Stars and Wild 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of NHL predictions.

Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Stars a 54% chance of defeating the Wild.

According to our model, the Wild (+1.5) have a 68% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 56% chance of going under.

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Stars vs. Wild Odds

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Stars	Wild
Puck Line	-1.5 (+180)	+1.5 (-205)
Moneyline	-135	+120
Total	o6.5 (+100)	u6.5 (-118)

• The Wild are currently +1.5 underdogs versus the Stars, with -205 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the favored Stars (-1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +180.
• DraftKings currently has the best moneyline odds for the Wild at +120, which means you can bet $100 to profit $120, earning a total payout of $220, if they win.
• Elsewhere, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Stars at -135, where you can risk $135 to win $100 for a total payout of $235 if they come out on top.
• The Over/Under for total goals scored sits at 6.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +100, while DraftKings currently has the best odds for the Under at -118.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

Stars vs. Wild Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have found the best betting picks to make on this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Wild +1.5	-205
Moneyline	Wild	+120
Total	Under 6.5	-118

While the Stars are more likely to win the game, betting on the Wild moneyline is the best option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability.

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Stars vs. Wild Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Stars vs. Wild?

According to our model, Minnesota's Matt Boldy is most likely to score the first goal in Stars vs. Wild.

Our projections give Boldy a 9.1% chance of scoring the first goal at Xcel Energy Center, while the Wild star is a 40.6% chance of registering an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Dallas Stars

Player	First Goal Probability
Jason Robertson	6.8%
Roope Hintz	6.7%
Wyatt Johnston	4.7%
Matt Duchene	4.7%
Mason Marchment	4.4%

Minnesota Wild

Player	First Goal Probability
Matt Boldy	9.1%
Joel Ek	6.3%
Ryan Hartman	5.5%
Mats Zuccarello	4.8%
Marcus Johansson	4.4%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Dallas Stars

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Jason Robertson	34.7%
Roope Hintz	31.3%
Wyatt Johnston	25.0%
Joe Pavelski	24.5%
Matt Duchene	23.6%

Minnesota Wild

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Matt Boldy	40.6%
Joel Ek	32.0%
Ryan Hartman	27.5%
Marcus Johansson	26.0%
Mats Zuccarello	25.4%
Don't forget, our model updates frequently, so keep checking this article for the latest betting analysis before the Stars vs. Wild on Monday January 8, 2024.

Stars vs. Wild Game Information

Monday's matchup between the Wild and Stars at Xcel Energy Center is scheduled to commence at 8:00PM ET.

• Who: Dallas Stars vs. Minnesota Wild
• Date: Monday January 8, 2024
• Time: 8:00PM ET / 5:00PM PT
• Venue: Xcel Energy Center

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Conclusion

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