Saturday’s contest that pits the Minnesota Wild against the San Jose Sharks, which starts at 10:00 PM ET, features plenty of betting possibilities. Below, we cover the best bets for this matchup, so take a look before making any wagers.

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Wild vs. Sharks Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 6 goals)

• Minnesota and its opponent have hit the over on this game’s total (5.5 goals) 21 times this season.
• In San Jose’s 44 games this season, 24 have finished with more goals than Saturday’s over/under of 5.5.
• The over/under for this game (5.5) is 0.1 less than the combined scoring averages for the Wild (3) and Sharks (2.57).
• This game’s total is 0.7 less than the 6.2 goals these two teams give up per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Wild Moneyline: -176

• The Wild have won 73.1% of their games when they’ve been a moneyline favorite this season (19-7).
• Minnesota is 8-2 when it has played with moneyline odds of -176 or shorter (80.0% win percentage).
• Based on the moneyline in this matchup, the Wild’s implied win probability is 63.8%.

Sharks Moneyline: +146

• San Jose has 13 wins when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (which has happened 44 times).
• The Sharks have nine wins in games when their moneyline odds are +146 or longer (in 34 such games).
• San Jose’s moneyline gives it an implied probability of 40.7% to win this game.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Minnesota 4, San Jose 3

Wild Points Leaders

• Kirill Kaprizov is one of Minnesota’s leading contributors this season with 50 points. He has averaged 0.6 goals per game, shooting 19.2%.
• With 15 goals and 22 assists, Marco Rossi is one of the top offensive options for Minnesota with his 37 points (0.9 per game).
• With 35 points through 42 games (15 goals and 20 assists), Matthew Boldy has been an important part of Minnesota’s offensive attack this season.
• As Minnesota’s top goalie, Filip Gustavsson has recorded 18 wins and 7 losses this season while giving up 69 goals with 769 saves.

Sharks Points Leaders

• Mikael Granlund’s 11 goals and 25 assists in 42 matchups give him 36 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
• William Eklund is crucial for San Jose’s attack with 30 total points (0.7 per game), including eight goals and 22 assists through 39 contests.
• Fabian Zetterlund has 12 goals and 16 assists, for a season point total of 28.
• San Jose’s Alexandar Georgiev is 9-13-0 this season, amassing 565 saves and allowing 78 goals (3.5 goals against average) with an .879 save percentage (63rd in the league).

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Minnesota vs. San Jose Game Info

• Date: Saturday, January 11, 2025
• Time: 10:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: San Jose, California
• Venue: SAP Center at San Jose

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