Grand Rapids Griffins are favored to win with odds around 1.90 due to their strong recent form, including a 5-2 victory over Iowa Wild in December 2025 where Dominik Shine scored twice, and their superior scoring led by Shine's 13 goals in 20 games this season. Iowa Wild have struggled lately, losing key matches, making the Griffins the clear pick with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The match starts at 12:00 AM UTC on February 28, 2026, which is 6:00 PM CST on February 27, 2026, at the venue in Grand Rapids.

The game will be played at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with a capacity of 12,000 seats and known for its electric AHL atmosphere hosting the Griffins' strong home performances.

Grand Rapids Griffins are predicted to win with moneyline odds of 1.90 on DexWin, backed by Dominik Shine's hot streak of multiple goals in recent wins including against Iowa Wild, while Iowa's defense has conceded heavily in losses with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

In recent head-to-heads, Grand Rapids Griffins lead with wins like 5-2 over Iowa Wild in December 2025; over the last 5 meetings, Griffins have 3 wins, Iowa 1 win, and 1 draw, averaging 6.2 goals per game with Griffins scoring 3.6 on average.