Dallas Stars vs Minnesota Wild predictions, Apr 18, 2026

Apr 14, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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Dallas Stars

Minnesota Wild

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As the Dallas Stars prepare to host the Minnesota Wild on April 18, 2026, fans can anticipate an intriguing matchup between two competitive NHL teams. The Stars have displayed impressive form leading up to this game, winning four of their last five matches. This current run highlights their strong offensive capabilities and solid defensive structure, allowing them to maintain momentum at home.

Conversely, the Minnesota Wild have also demonstrated resilience with three wins in their last five outings. Their ability to adapt strategically in various game situations has kept them competitive. Minnesota’s recent performances suggest they are capable of exploiting any weaknesses left by the Stars.

Bookmakers are favoring a home victory, offering odds of 2.34 for Dallas, compared to 2.8 for Minnesota. The probability models indicate a 42.4% chance of a home win, with a 34% likelihood for an away victory. The anticipated final score of 3:2 underscores the potential for a tightly contested game, with Dallas slightly favored to secure the win. However, both teams possess the talent to alter the outcome, making this clash essential viewing for hockey enthusiasts.

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Dallas
41.5%		 Draw
23.8%		 Minnesota
34.7%

Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2

Outrights of NHL Dallas Stars: 7.64% Minnesota Wild: 5.09%

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Betting Odds

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MarathonBet 2.34 4.07 2.8

Latest Results

13.04.26 Toronto Maple Leafs – Dallas Stars – 5:6
11.04.26 Dallas Stars – New York Rangers – 2:0
09.04.26 Dallas Stars – Minnesota Wild – 5:4
07.04.26 Dallas Stars – Calgary Flames – 4:3 OT
04.04.26 Dallas Stars – Colorado Avalanche – 0:2		 13.04.26 St. Louis Blues – Minnesota Wild – 6:3
11.04.26 Nashville Predators – Minnesota Wild – 2:1
09.04.26 Dallas Stars – Minnesota Wild – 5:4
07.04.26 Minnesota Wild – Seattle Kraken – 5:2
05.04.26 Detroit Red Wings – Minnesota Wild – 4:5

Facts

  • One of today’s top clashes will feature two teams fighting for the top spots (ranked 2 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: ) and 3 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: )).
  • Dallas is Qualified for NHL (Play Offs )
  • Minnesota is Qualified for NHL (Play Offs )
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Dallas won 3.
  • Dallas is in very good shape right now (last 5 games: 4 wins).
  • In recent matches, Minnesota has shown inconsistent performance (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).
  • Recently, Dallas has had a series of home games.
  • Recently, Minnesota has had a series of away games.
  • In this match, both teams have almost equal chances to win.
  • We predict that Dallas will win today’s game, with odds of 2.34.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Dallas won 14 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 73:44. (average 3.7:2.2).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Dallas won 8 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 40:16. (average 4.4:1.8).

    Latest Head To Head

    09.04.26 Dallas Stars – Minnesota Wild – 5:4
    21.03.26 Minnesota Wild – Dallas Stars – 2:1 OT
    11.12.25 Minnesota Wild – Dallas Stars – 5:2
    14.10.25 Dallas Stars – Minnesota Wild – 5:2
    25.09.25 Minnesota Wild – Dallas Stars – 2:5

    Standings

    Main

    Western Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Colorado Avalanche ✔ 79 46 6 11 16 295:201 115
    2 Dallas Stars ✔ 81 38 11 12 20 275:223 110
    3 Minnesota Wild ✔ 81 30 15 12 24 269:238 102
    4 Vegas Golden Knights ✔ 80 28 9 17 26 255:247 91
    5 Utah Mammoth ✔ 80 32 10 6 32 260:232 90
    6 Edmonton Oilers ✔ 80 31 9 10 30 275:266 90
    7 Anaheim Ducks 80 25 17 6 32 266:281 90
    8 Los Angeles Kings 79 21 13 19 26 216:237 87
    9 Nashville Predators 81 28 10 10 33 243:264 86
    10 San Jose Sharks 80 26 12 8 34 243:286 84
    11 Winnipeg Jets 79 28 7 12 32 225:243 82
    12 St. Louis Blues 80 31 4 12 33 219:250 82
    13 Seattle Kraken 79 26 8 11 34 222:252 79
    14 Calgary Flames 80 26 7 9 38 208:255 75
    15 Chicago Blackhawks 81 21 7 14 39 208:273 70
    16 Vancouver Canucks 80 15 9 8 48 211:307 56

    Eastern Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Carolina Hurricanes ✔ 81 38 14 7 22 294:239 111
    2 Buffalo Sabres ✔ 81 42 8 8 23 285:237 108
    3 Tampa Bay Lightning ✔ 81 40 10 6 25 288:227 106
    4 Montreal Canadiens ✔ 81 34 14 10 23 281:252 106
    5 Boston Bruins ✔ 81 32 12 10 27 268:250 98
    6 Pittsburgh Penguins ✔ 81 34 7 16 24 288:261 98
    7 Ottawa Senators ✔ 81 37 6 11 27 275:245 97
    8 Philadelphia Flyers 81 26 16 12 27 246:241 96
    9 Washington Capitals 81 36 6 9 30 261:243 93
    10 Detroit Red Wings 81 30 11 10 30 240:250 92
    11 Columbus Blue Jackets 81 28 12 12 29 252:251 92
    12 New York Islanders 81 29 14 5 33 232:239 91
    13 New Jersey Devils 81 29 13 3 36 230:250 87
    14 Florida Panthers 81 31 8 4 38 243:275 82
    15 Toronto Maple Leafs 81 23 9 14 35 252:296 78
    16 New York Rangers 81 24 9 9 39 234:248 75

    NHL Outrights

    1. Colorado Avalanche: 4 (21%)

    2. Tampa Bay Lightning: 5.63 (14.93%)

    3. Carolina Hurricanes: 5.88 (14.3%)

    4. Dallas Stars: 11 (7.64%)

    5. Vegas Golden Knights: 12.5 (6.72%)

    6. Edmonton Oilers: 13 (6.46%)

    7. Minnesota Wild: 16.5 (5.09%)

    8. Buffalo Sabres: 17 (4.94%)

    9. Ottawa Senators: 19 (4.42%)

    10. Pittsburgh Penguins: 26 (3.23%)

    11. Montreal Canadiens: 27.5 (3.05%)

    12. Utah Mammoth: 36 (2.33%)

    13. Anaheim Ducks: 56 (1.5%)

    14. Boston Bruins: 61 (1.38%)

    15. Los Angeles Kings: 64 (1.31%)

    16. Philadelphia Flyers: 91 (0.92%)

    17. Washington Capitals: 251 (0.33%)

    18. Columbus Blue Jackets: 501 (0.17%)

    19. Nashville Predators: 501 (0.17%)

    20. San Jose Sharks: 1501 (0.06%)

    21. Winnipeg Jets: 1751 (0.05%)

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