San Jose Sharks (13-24-6) vs Minnesota Wild (26-12-4)
Game Info: Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 10:00 pm (SAP Center at San Jose)
Betting Odds: San Jose Sharks +150 / Minnesota Wild -180 --- Over/Under: 5.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: ESPN+
In this article, we will formulate a Minnesota Wild vs San Jose Sharks prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, January 11th at the SAP Center in San Jose, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Minnesota Wild Betting Preview
The Minnesota Wild are 26-12-4 this year after they lost to Colorado by a score of 6-1 in their last game. Minnesota cut the deficit to 2-1 in the first period, but they allowed the last four goals in the game for the loss. The Wild were outshot by a total of 27-25, won 57.9% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Minnesota got their lone goal from Bogosian, while Gustavsson stopped 21 out of 27 shots in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Wild defeated the Blues by a score of 6-4 and the Hurricanes by a score of 4-0. Minnesota has won four of their last five games and they are currently second in the Central standings with 56 points. Minnesota has scored 3.00 goals per game and they have allowed 2.74 goals against per game, while also going 18.5% on the power play and 71.6% on the penalty kill this season. Marco Rossi has 15 goals, 22 assists, and 76 shots on goal, while Matt Boldy has added 15 goals, 20 assists, and 143 shots on goal this year. Filip Gustavsson is 18-7-3 with a 2.44 goals against average and a .918 save percentage this season.
San Jose Sharks Betting Preview
The San Jose Sharks are playing a game late on Friday night against Utah, which is not included in this article. The Sharks are 13-24-6 this year after they lost to Vegas by a score of 4-2 in their last game. San Jose cut the deficit to 2-1 and 3-2, but they couldn’t find the tying goal in the loss. The Sharks were outshot by a total of 42-21, won 33.3% of the face-offs, and went 2-2 on the power play in the game. San Jose got goals from Eklund and Liljegren, while Georgiev stopped 38 out of 41 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Sharks defeated the Devils by a score of 3-2 and the Lightning by a score of 2-1. San Jose has lost nine of their last eleven games and they are currently last in the Pacific standings with 32 points. San Jose has scored 2.60 goals per game and they have allowed 3.47 goals against per game, while also going 18.5% on the power play and 78.1% on the penalty kill this season. Mikael Granlund has led San Jose with 11 goals, 24 assists, and 106 shots on goal, while William Eklund has added eight goals, 22 assists, and 69 shots on goal. Yaroslav Askarov is 3-2-2 with a 2.30 goals against average and a .923 save percentage this year.
Minnesota Wild vs San Jose Sharks Prediction
Minnesota comes into this matchup after getting blown out by Colorado in their last game, but they have won four of their last five. The Wild are 15-3-3 on the road, while the Sharks are 8-13-1 at home. San Jose will be on a back-to-back after playing Utah on Friday, but they have played pretty well over their last four games. Minnesota is dealing with injuries, which will give the Sharks a small chance, but I think the Minnesota defense is going to set the tone. Take the Wild to win by at least two goals here.
David’s Pick Wild -1.5
AUTHOR: David Racey
