Minnesota Wild Seek Win Against Dallas Stars

The Minnesota Wild are one win away from putting themselves in a commanding position ahead of Game 3, after a dominant performance in Game 1.

What happened in Game 1?

The Wild scored first and often, with Kirill Kaprizov and Matt Boldy being difference-makers.

The Stars had issues keeping a handle on Minnesota's top players, and Jake Oettinger's poor play was a factor.

Why the betting market is bullish on the Stars

The betting market tends to back the favorite in a best-of-7 series after they lost the opening contest.

The Stars held a slight advantage in terms of expected goals at 5-on-5, according to MoneyPuck.

What to expect in Game 2

The Wild are still a dangerous outfit, and with the discount being offered on them for Game 2, they are a good bet.

The Minnesota Wild have a 46-24 record and are 3rd in the Western Conference, on a W1 streak, as of their last result, a 4-3 loss @ Colorado Avalanche on 2026-05-14.

And with players like Mats Zuccarello and Quinn Hughes, the Wild have a strong lineup.

But the Stars are not to be underestimated, and the game is expected to be closely contested.

So the Wild will need to bring their A-game if they want to take a 2-0 lead in the series.

The Minnesota Wild moneyline (+112, FanDuel) is a good bet, given their dominant performance in Game 1.

Why trust the prediction

Michael Leboff, a long-suffering Islanders fan and sports bettor with 10 years of experience, has made the prediction.

He uses game theory to help punters win bracket pools and beat the market.