I took the Wild in Game 4 at home and while they delivered with a 3-2 OT win, I knew I was going to back Dallas here. I think the Stars are the better team and expect them to win the series. Dallas is 27-12-4 at home this season and they have done very well in this spot, going 22-7-3 following a loss. This series has 7 games written all over it, but I like the Stars to take the pivotal Game 5 at home.

The Stars are looking to rebound after an overtime loss that featured several easily correctable mistakes. Throughout the season, they have consistently bounced back after defeats (22-7-3) and excelled with two days of rest (11-3-1). Wyatt Johnston has stepped up in Roope Hintz's absence, recording 21 points (12 goals, 9 assists) in the final 20 regular-season games and extending his playoff point streak to four games. These teams are evenly matched, evidenced by the home squad's impressive 8-2 record over the past 10 meetings.