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

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Saturday’s NHL matchup between the Minnesota Wild (37-32-10) and the San Jose Sharks (19-51-9) at SAP Center at San Jose sees the Wild heavily favored on the road (-218 moneyline odds to win) against the Sharks (+180). The game begins at 10:30 PM ET on ESPN+, NBCS-CA, and BSN.

Tune in to ESPN+, NBCS-CA, and BSN to watch the Wild and the Sharks take the ice.

Wild vs. Sharks Game Info & Odds

  • When: Saturday, April 13, 2024 at 10:30 PM ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN+, NBCS-CA, and BSN
  • Where: SAP Center at San Jose in San Jose, California
  • TV Channel: ESPN+, NBCS-CA, and BSN
  • Favorite: Wild (-218)
  • Underdog: Sharks (+180)
  • Over/under: 6

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Wild and Sharks Betting Trends

  • In 43 of 79 matches 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 40 of 79 games this season.
  • The two teams combine to score 5.2 goals per game, 0.8 fewer than this game’s total.
  • Opponents of these teams average 7.1 goals per game combined, 1.1 more than this game’souting’s total.
  • The Wild have put together a 24-11 record when favored on the moneyline this season.
  • This season the Sharks have been an underdog 79 times, and won 19, or 24.1%, of those games.

Wild Stats & Insights

  • The Wild offense’s 236 total goals (3.0 per game) rank 22nd in the NHL.
  • The Wild are ranked 19th in league action in goals against this season, having allowed 253 total goals (3.2 per game).
  • They’re ranked 21st in the league with a -17 goal differential .
  • The Wild shoot 9.9% as a team, ranked 17th-best in the league.
  • The Wild have shut out opponents six times, averaging 16.9 hits and 15.9 blocked shots per game this season.
  • In the last 10 contests, the Wild have claimed 55.0% of the possible points with a 3-5-2 record.
  • They have averaged 2.3 goals per game (23 total) during that stretch.
  • Defensively, the Wild have allowed 35 goals (3.5 per game) in those 10 matchups.

Sharks Stats & Insights

  • The Sharks’ 175 total goals (2.2 per game) rank 31st in the NHL.
  • The Sharks’ 306 total goals allowed (3.9 per game) rank 32nd in the NHL.
  • Their -131 goal differential ranks 32nd in the league.
  • The Sharks are shooting 8.7% (30th in the league).
  • The Sharks have shut out their opponent twice this season. As a team, they are averaging 17.5 hits and 18.3 blocked shots per game.
  • In the past 10 contests, the Sharks have gone 3-5-2 (55.0% of possible points).
  • They have averaged 2.5 goals per game (25 total) over that span.
  • Over on the defensive end, the Sharks have allowed 2.8 goals per game (28 total) in those 10 matchups.

Wild Key Players to Watch

  • Kirill Kaprizov has been a top contributor on Minnesota this season, with 90 points in 72 games.
  • Matthew Boldy has 27 goals and 37 assists to total 64 points (0.8 per game).
  • Filip Gustavsson (19-17-5) has a goals against average of 3.1 on the season, and 1130 saves. His .898 save percentage ranks 47th in the league.

Wild Player Props

  • Matthew Boldy Points Prop: 1.50 (Over Odds: +165, Under Odds: -215)
  • Matthew Boldy Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -125, Under Odds: -105)
  • Joel Eriksson Ek Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -195, Under Odds: +150)
  • Joel Eriksson Ek Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +105, Under Odds: -135)

Sharks Key Players to Watch

  • Mikael Granlund’s 12 goals and 44 assists in 66 matchups give him 56 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
  • San Jose’s William Eklund has racked up 43 total points (0.5 per game), with 16 goals and 27 assists.
  • San Jose’s Mackenzie Blackwood is 10-24-4 this season, collecting 1211 saves and permitting 134 goals (3.4 goals against average) with a .900 save percentage (43rd in the league).

Sharks Player Props

  • Mikael Granlund Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -200)
  • Mikael Granlund Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -130)

Wild vs. Sharks Injuries

  • Wild: Sam Hentges: Undisclosed (Out), Frederick Gaudreau: Personal (Questionable), Marcus Foligno: Undisclosed (Out For Season), Jared Spurgeon: Hip/Back (Out For Season), Mats Zuccarello: Personal (Questionable)
  • Sharks: Alexander Barabanov: Lower Body (Out), Filip Zadina: Lower Body (Questionable), 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)

Wild vs. Sharks Prediction

  • Puck Line Pick:

    Sharks (+1.5)

  • Pick OU:

    Over (6)

  • Score Prediction:
    Wild 4 – Sharks 3

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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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