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Todd Cordell<\/a> 12+ years betting experience<\/p>\n \n Updated: \u2022 3 min read<\/p>\n Our Wild vs. Stars predictions expect Mikko Rantanen & Co. to be better in Game 2.<\/p>\n Photo By – Reuters Connect. Mikko Rantanen on the ice during Game 1 against the Wild.<\/p>\n Mikko Rantanen had an exceptional year as a facilitator, tying Jack Eichel and Macklin Celebrini for ninth in the NHL with a pace of 70 assists per 82 games.<\/p>\n My Wild vs. Stars predictions and NHL picks<\/a> see Rantanen coming through as a creator in a crucial Game 2 for his team.<\/p>\n UPDATE:\u00a0Added a prediction for who will win tonight.<\/p>\n Wild vs Stars Game 2 prediction Dallas: The Stars were not as bad defensively as they seemed in the series opener, allowing only 2.6 expected goals. They just couldn\u2019t get a save. Jake Oettinger should be better in Game 2, and the Stars will play with desperation in front of them \u2014 they can\u2019t afford to head back to Minnesota down 2-0.<\/p>\n Wild vs Stars best bet: Mikko Rantanen Over 0.5 assists (-125)<\/p>\n Mikko Rantanen<\/a> took his playmaking to a different level this season, producing 55 assists over just 62 appearances. That\u2019s the highest per-game output of his career.<\/p>\n He was at his best in Dallas, picking up at least one helper in 68% of his games \u2014 and 73% following a day of rest.<\/p>\n While Rantanen didn\u2019t record an assist in Game 1 against the Minnesota Wild<\/a>, the underlying metrics were very strong. The Dallas Stars<\/a> generated 26 shot attempts, 14 scoring chances, and 1.91 expected goals during his minutes.<\/p>\n The Wild are unlikely to keep Rantanen off the scoresheet if he replicates those numbers.<\/p>\n Enjoying Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account Miro Heiskanen<\/a> paced the Stars in ice time, and they were dangerous during his minutes, generating a team-leading 17 shots on target and 2.44 expected goals.<\/p>\n Matt Boldy<\/a> posted game-highs in shots (eight) and shot attempts (10) in Game 1. That\u2019s normal for Boldy, who has generated 4+ shots on goal in seven straight vs. Dallas.<\/p>\n Lastly, Jonas Brodin<\/a> recorded multiple blocks in 72% of away games this season, and has cleared that mark in five of the last six against Dallas. The Stars will be desperate in Game 2, which could lead to more block opportunities.<\/p>\n Wild vs Stars SGP<\/p>\n Miro Heiskanen Over 0.5 points Wild vs Stars Game 2 goal scorer pick
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\nApr 20, 2026 , 06:18 PM ET<\/p>\n
\nWho will win Wild vs Stars Game 2?<\/p>\n![\"Add](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1776738428_349_google-preferred-source-badge.png\"){kind=icon}
<\/a>Wild vs Stars Game 2 same-game parlay<\/p>\n
\nMatt Boldy Over 2.5 shots
\nJonas Brodin Over 1.5 blocked shots<\/p>\n
\nWyatt Johnston (+145)<\/p>\n