Dallas Stars vs Minnesota Wild Prediction, 4/23/2023 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Dallas Stars vs Minnesota Wild

Date: Sunday, April 23, 2023

Location: Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, MN

TV: TBS

Odds/Point Spread: Stars (+100) Wild (-120)

Xcel Energy Center is the location where the Minnesota Wild will compete against the Dallas Stars on Sunday in Game 4 of their series. Minnesota leads 2-1. The moneyline on this contest has the Stars at +100 while the Wild are priced at -120. The betting total comes in at 6.

The Dallas Stars had a rough game after their 5-1 defeat against the Wild in Game 3. Dallas recorded 12 penalty minutes in this contest. In addition, they had 2 chances with the advantage but weren't able to convert one of them into a goal. The Stars left a lot to be desired in terms of their offense in the loss. For the game, they converted 1 out of the 24 shots they launched.

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While at even strength, the Stars have conceded 175 goals while having 217 on offense. Dallas Stars opponents have earned 242 power play opportunities (20th in the league) and have come away with 40 goals in those chances. Pertaining to their scoring capabilities, the Dallas Stars have accumulated 281 goals (7th in hockey) over the course of the season and have given up 215. Dallas has tried 2,617 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 10.7%. For the season, they have 108 points and their points percentage is sitting at .659. The Stars have had 2,452 shots taken against them and have a save percentage of .912. Dallas steps onto the ice with 256 power play chances and they have notched 64 goals during those advantages, garnering them a rate of 25.00%.

The man in goal for this game is Jake Oettinger. Opponents have tallied 321 goals against Oettinger in his career and his goals against average per contest is 2.42. Oettinger has played in 139 matchups over the course of his NHL career. His save percentage sits at .916 during his 7,957 mins between the pipes. He has earned a record of 78-34-19 and he started in 131 games. Over the course of his pro career, Oettinger has 78 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is at .595. Oettinger has seen 3,817 shots against him and he has 3,496 total saves.

In Game 3 Minnesota had 4 power play attempts in this one and tallied 1 out of those attempts. The Wild netted 5 goals of the 25 shots on goal they attempted.

The Wild have racked up 185 goals at even strength and 54 goals (15th in professional hockey) while on the power play. Minnesota has tried 2,535 shots (18th in pro hockey) and has a shooting percentage of 9.43%, while allowing the opposition 2,552 shots. This season, the Minnesota Wild are sitting with 239 goals, 103 points, as well as a points percentage of .628. They have permitted 219 goals to be scored by way of 173 goals at even strength and 46 goals while they were shorthanded. They have earned 252 chances on the power play and they have a power play rate of 21.43%. They have accumulated a penalty kill rate of 82.03% on the other teams 256 tries on the power play, and their save percentage currently comes in at 91.4%.

Across the ice you will find Filip Gustavsson in goal. He has racked up 1,841 stops out of 2,001 shots taken, giving him a save percentage of .920. Gustavsson has earned a career mark of 32-22-10 and has participated in 66 contests. He has been a starter 60 games and his ice time sits at 3,831 mins. Gustavsson's quality start rate sits at 66.7% and he has 40 quality starting assignments in his hockey career. His opposition is averaging 2.51 goals/game and he has relinquished 160 goals in total.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Josh's Pick: Take Dallas (+100)

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