A key battle on the NHL odds menu sees visiting Minnesota Wild dueling the San Jose Sharks on Saturday at SAP Center at San Jose.
Odds Shark prediction models pick the Wild to win this game 3-2.4. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Minnesota Wild vs San Jose Sharks Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Sharks sit at 45-26-10 on the season; in comparison, the Minnesota Wild are currently 44-26-11. Looking to wager on the totals? San Jose is 36-44-1 OU, and Minnesota is 40-37-4 OU. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and San Jose vs Minnesota injuries news.
This game puts the San Jose Sharks, most recently No. 14 in the Odds Shark NHL Power Rankings, up against the Minnesota Wild, who rate a No. 7 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the San Jose Sharks No. 11-ranked offense (3.07 goals per game) against a Minnesota Wild defense that ranks No. 11 at 2.83 goals per game allowed. The Sharks Sportsbook has clicked at a 20.87% rate while the Wild have a 81.04% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Last time out for Minnesota, they were a 5-4 loser as they battled the Kings on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Kings at -174 were rewarded, while the 9 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Last time out for San Jose, they were a 4-2 Sportsbook as they battled the Avalanche at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Sharks at -170 were rewarded, while the 6 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Next Betting Matchups
Minnesota home to , Wednesday, December 31st
San Jose home to , Wednesday, December 31st