🏒 Wild vs. Stars Prediction & Odds for Game 2: NHL Picks Today (April 20)
🤑 SBR Edge: Wild vs. Stars prediction for Game 2
We're getting plus-money value on a team that just won 6-1 and absolutely dominated from opening puck drop? Count me in. My Wild vs. Stars prediction has Minnesota taking a commanding 2-0 lead in the series with the help of Quinn Hughes. Let's dive in and make some money.
π NHL playoffs: Wild vs. Stars picks for Game 2
See all of our experts' NHL picks based on the latest NHL odds.
| π° Pick | βοΈ Bet size (units) | π§ Why I bet this |
|---|---|---|
| Wild ML (+114 via FanDuel) | 2u β 2.28u | PP unit for the Wild finished 2-for-4, Wallstedt sky-high .964 SV% in Game 1 |
| Under 5.5 (+108 via DraftKings) | 1u β 1.08u | Expect a bounce-back performance from Oettinger |
| Quinn Hughes Over 0.5 assists (-128 via FanDuel) | 1u β 0.74u | Near 25 mins TOI, quarterback of the power play |
Total wagered: 3 units | Max profit: 4.10 units
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π Who will win Game 2 between Wild vs. Stars?
I think you have to run with the Wild in Game 2 following a lopsided offensive performance going up against shaky goaltending. The Wild led in expected goals (all situations) in Game 1 and were largely helped by incredible goaltending from Jesper Wallstedt. While I'm expecting a closer game, the Wild will take one more step toward the stranglehold.
Score prediction: Wild 3, Stars 2 (+1300)
π° Wild vs. Stars player prop bet for Game 2
Quinn Hughes Over 0.5 assists (-128)
Hughes was all over the ice in Game 1. He skated for close to 25 minutes and either had a hand in Minnesota finding the back of the net or was on the ice for it. Finishing with an assist and a plus-3 mark, Hughes will once again be buzzing in his second playoff game with his new team. The sheer volume of ice time helps, and the fact the potent power-play unit runs through him also helps.
Dallas also hates to see him coming: in his four games against the Stars this year, Hughes has tallied five assists. We love what we see here, and I'd play this down to -140.
π Wild vs. Stars same-game parlay
I have the Wild winning a relatively low-scoring Game 2, 3-2. If the Wild tack on three more tonight, you better believe Hughes will play a part in doing so.
💵 Wild vs. Stars SGP picks
- Wild ML (+114)
- Under 5.5 (+108)
- Quinn Hughes Over 0.5 assists (-128)
Best odds: +693 via FanDuel (0.2u -> 1.38u)
π΅ My betting record for NHL picks
All NHL picks, including SGPs, have been tracked since March 1.
| Bet type | Record | Net profit |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 16-16 | +4.21 units β |
| Player props | 12-12 | +4.21 units β |
π‘ How I'm betting Wild vs. Stars
Follow all of our NHL analysis and expert predictions this season.
I think you can take one look at Game 1 and understand why it's worth taking the Wild at plus-money here.
It was the most lopsided victory of the NHL playoffs to date, backed by incredible goaltending from the St. Paul Wall. Will we see that again? Probably not. But his 1.7 goals saved above expected in Game 1 was no fluke. Expect him and the Wild's lethal power play to get the job done once more tonight. I'd price this one closer to -115, so I'm deploying two units on it as a result.
π Live Wild vs. Stars odds: Game 2
π Wild vs. Stars betting trends
| Wild | Statistic | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| 46-24-12 | W-L Record | 50-20-12 |
| 40-42-0 | ATS Record | 31-51-0 |
| 6-4-0 | O/U Record (Last 10) | 5-5-0 |
| 6-4 | Last 10 Games | 7-2-1 |
- Recent form: Both teams entered the postseason on fire; Minnesotaβs 6-1 victory in Game 1 was their second straight W, while Dallas had won five straight to close the regular season.
- O/U trends: The Wild have skewed slightly toward the Over in their last 10 games, a trend that held true in their high-scoring series opener.
π Wild vs. Stars injuries
πΊ How to watch Wild vs. Stars Game 2
- Date: Monday, April 20
- Puck drop: 9:30 p.m. ET
- Location: American Airlines Center
- TV: ESPN, SN360
- Streaming: ESPN+
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