Minnesota Wild at Dallas Stars NHL Predictions
2026-04-18 • American Airlines Center
Dallas Stars 1 - 6 Minnesota Wild
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
DAL: 47.9%
MIN: 52.1%
Expected Goals
DAL: 3.18
MIN: 3.20
Total Goals
Median: 6.5
Over 5.5: 60%
Over 6.5: 50%
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 65% • DAL at home vs MIN: 5-3
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-30 | MIN 5 - 2 DAL | MIN | MIN |
| 2026-04-28 | DAL 2 - 4 MIN | MIN | DAL |
| 2026-04-25 | MIN 3 - 2 DAL | MIN | MIN |
| 2026-04-22 | MIN 3 - 4 DAL | DAL | MIN |
| 2026-04-20 | DAL 4 - 2 MIN | DAL | DAL |
Shot Quality by Period
| Period | Team | Shots | High Danger | xG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DAL | 10 | 0 | 0.38 |
| 1 | MIN | 13 | 0 | 0.67 |
| 2 | DAL | 10 | 1 | 1.02 |
| 2 | MIN | 17 | 0 | 0.98 |
| 3 | DAL | 16 | 3 | 1.69 |
| 3 | MIN | 6 | 1 | 0.99 |
Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.
🎯 Shot Chart
📈 Post-Game Analysis
Prediction Result
✅ Correct
Confidence: 52.1%
Total Goals
Actual: 7.0
Expected: 6.4
Score Breakdown
Dallas Stars 1 - 6 Minnesota Wild
Expected: 3.2 - 3.2
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