NHL betting line favors Sharks over Wild

28-20-5 January 25, 2014, 10:30 PM | SAP Center 33-12-6


Minnesota pays a visit to San Jose on Saturday, hoping to shut down the Sharks snipers in hockey action at SAP Center.

This season the Sharks are 33-12-6 overall while the Wild are 28-20-5. As for the totals, San Jose is 23-24-4 on the OU, and Minnesota is 14-27-12.

View Minnesota Wild vs San Jose Sharks Odds and Stats.

The visitors opened as 186 moneyline underdogs in this one at most online sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total opened at 5 for those preferring over under wagers, watch for the line updates during the day at Sportsbook.

The Sharks sit at No. 9 in the current NHL power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Wild sit at a No. 23 on the same chart.



Minnesota won its last outing, a 2-1 result against the Blackhawks on January 23. Bettors who backed the Wild at +122 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

San Jose won its last outing, a 1-0 result against the Jets on January 23. Bettors who backed the Sharks at -187 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (1) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

How They Match Up:
The game also pits San Jose's No. 5-ranked offense, averaging 3.18 goals per game, against a Wild defense that ranks No. 7 at 2.45 goals allowed. The Sharks power play is averaging 19.05% while the Wild defense kills off 79.29% of their penalties.

Next up:
Minnesota at Anaheim, Tuesday, January 28th
San Jose home to Los Angeles, Monday, January 27th
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