Wild vs. Sharks: How to Watch, Odds, Picks & Predictions

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The Minnesota Wild (34-28-9) are heavily favored (-395 moneyline odds to win) when they host a game against the San Jose Sharks (16-47-8), who have +310 moneyline odds, on Thursday at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN+, NBCS-CA, and BSN.

ESPN+, NBCS-CA, and BSN will air this Wild versus Sharks matchup.

Wild vs. Sharks Game Info & Odds

  • When: Thursday, March 28, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN+, NBCS-CA, and BSN
  • Where: Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, Minnesota
  • TV Channel: ESPN+, NBCS-CA, and BSN
  • Favorite: Wild (-395)
  • Underdog: Sharks (+310)
  • Over/under: 6

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Wild and Sharks Betting Trends

  • In 39 games this season, Minnesota and its opponent have combined for more than 6 goals.
  • San Jose has combined with its opponent to score over 6 goals in 38 of 71 games this season.
  • The two teams combine to score 5.3 goals per game, 0.7 fewer than this game’s total.
  • Combined, these teams surrender 7.2 goals per game, 1.2 more than this game’s over/under.
  • The Wild have been favored on the moneyline 32 times this season, and have finished 21-11 in those games.
  • This season the Sharks have been an underdog 71 times, and won 16, or 22.5%, of those games.

Wild Stats & Insights

  • The Wild offense’s 217 total goals (3.1 per game) rank 18th in the league.
  • The Wild rank 20th in total goals against, giving up 3.2 goals per game (227 total) in league action.
  • Their goal differential (-10) ranks them 19th in the NHL.
  • The Wild shoot 10.1% as a team, ranked 15th-best in the league.
  • The Wild have shut out opponents five times. As a team, they are averaging 17.5 hits and 15.9 blocked shots per game this season.
  • In their last 10 matchups, the Wild have gone 6-1-3 to earn 65.0% of the possible points.
  • They have averaged 3.0 goals per game (30 total) during that span.
  • On the defensive side, the Wild have allowed 2.4 goals per game (24 total) in those 10 outings.

Sharks Stats & Insights

  • The Sharks have the NHL’s 32nd-ranked scoring offense (157 total goals, 2.2 per game).
  • The Sharks have allowed 286 total goals (4.0 per game) to rank 32nd.
  • Their -129 goal differential ranks 32nd in the league.
  • The 8.6% shooting percentage the Sharks have amassed ranks 31st in the league.
  • The Sharks have shut out their opponent once this season.
  • In the last 10 contests, the Sharks have gone 1-8-1 (50.0% of possible points).
  • They have scored 23 goals over that stretch.
  • Over on the defensive end, the Sharks have allowed 4.6 goals per game (46 total) over those 10 outings.

Wild Key Players to Watch

  • Kirill Kaprizov is one of Minnesota’s top contributors with 79 points. He has 36 goals and 43 assists this season.
  • Joel Eriksson Ek has 30 goals and 30 assists to total 60 points (0.8 per game).
  • Filip Gustavsson has a record of 18-15-4. He has conceded 117 goals (3.2 goals against average) and recorded 1017 saves with an .897 save percentage (49th in the league).

Wild Player Props

  • Joel Eriksson Ek Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -200, Under Odds: +154)
  • Joel Eriksson Ek Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +100, Under Odds: -130)
  • Mats Zuccarello Points Prop: 1.50 (Over Odds: +180, Under Odds: -238)
  • Mats Zuccarello Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -166, Under Odds: +130)

Sharks Key Players to Watch

  • Mikael Granlund has totaled 10 goals (0.2 per game) and collected 38 assists (0.7 per game), taking 1.9 shots per game and shooting 9.3%. That makes him among the leaders for San Jose with 48 total points (0.8 per game).
  • Fabian Zetterlund is pivotal for San Jose’s offense with 35 total points (0.5 per game), including 20 goals and 15 assists through 71 games.
  • Mackenzie Blackwood has an .896 save percentage (53rd in the league), with 1033 total saves, while allowing 120 goals (3.6 goals against average). He has compiled a 9-20-3 record between the posts for San Jose this season.

Sharks Player Props

  • Mikael Granlund Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -140, Under Odds: +110)
  • Mikael Granlund Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +110, Under Odds: -140)

Wild vs. Sharks Injuries

  • Wild: Sam Hentges: Undisclosed (Out), Jared Spurgeon: Hip/Back (Out For Season)
  • Sharks: Vitek Vanecek: Lower Body (Out For Season), Logan Couture: Groin (Out For Season), Ty Emberson: Lower Body (Out For Season), Matt Benning: Lower Body (Out For Season), Mike Hoffman: Concussion (Questionable), Alexander Barabanov: Lower Body (Out)

Wild vs. Sharks Prediction

  • Puck Line Pick:

    Wild (-1.5)

  • Pick OU:

    Over (6)

  • Score Prediction:
    Wild 5 – Sharks 2

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WRITTEN BY

Matt Rooney

Matt comes from Chicago and has lived in the area his whole life. Graduated from and played football at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, IL while also serving as the director of student sports broadcasting. He writes for Betsperts as well as appears on several shows across the network.

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