The Dallas Stars (21-5-5, on a four-game winning streak) visit the Minnesota Wild (16-9-5) at Grand Casino Arena. The game on Thursday, Dec. 11 begins at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Prepare for this matchup by checking out our pick for who will win the game in Thursday's hockey action.

The Wild have put up a 7-2-1 record over their past 10 contests. They have scored 27 goals while conceding 18 in that time. On the power play, 27 opportunities have resulted in three goals (11.1% conversion rate).

Stars vs. Wild Predictions for Thursday

Our computer model for this encounter expects a final tally of Stars 4, Wild 3.

Moneyline Pick: Stars (-138)
Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.8 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Wild (+1.5)

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Stars Splits and Trends

The Stars have finished 4-5-9 in overtime games on their way to an overall record of 21-5-5.
Dallas is 10-1-3 (23 points) in its 14 games decided by one goal.
In the four games this season the Stars registered only one goal, they went 1-2-1 (three points).
Dallas has finished 2-1-3 in the six games this season when it scored two goals (registering seven points).
The Stars have scored at least three goals 21 times, and are 18-2-1 in those games (to register 37 points).
In the 10 games when Dallas has recorded a lone power-play goal, it won every time (20 points).
When it has outshot its opponent, Dallas is 10-3-1 (21 points).
The Stars' opponents have had more shots in 17 games. The Stars went 11-2-4 in those contests (26 points).

Wild Splits and Trends

The Wild (16-9-5 overall) have posted a record of 6-5-11 in contests that have required OT this season.
In the nine games Minnesota has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 12 points.
Across the seven games this season the Wild finished with only one goal, they have earned four points.
When Minnesota has scored two goals this season, they've earned seven points (3-3-1 record).
The Wild have scored at least three goals in 16 games, earning 26 points from those contests.
This season, Minnesota has recorded a lone power-play goal in 10 games has a record of 5-3-2 in those matchups.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Minnesota is 5-3-3 (13 points).
The Wild have been outshot by opponents 19 times this season, and earned 24 points in those games.

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