Check out our Wild vs. Sharks pick and preview to get our insight on to who will win and cover the puck line in San Jose.
- The Wild come in at 8-2-2.
- Minnesota is 8th in power play goals this season.
- The Wild are coming off a 2-1 win vs. the Maple Leafs.
- The Sharks take on Minnesota at 4-8-2.
- San Jose is 12th in power play goals this season.
- The Sharks are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Canucks.
Wild vs Sharks Preview
Looking to win big? The Wild and Sharks face off at 10:30 ET on NBCS. The Sharks are hosting the game at SAP Center in San Jose, CA. The Wild come into this Western conference matchup as the -1.5 goal favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 6 goals.
Wild vs. Sharks Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: Minnesota Wild at San Jose Sharks
- Where: San Jose at SAP Center
- Date: Thursday, November 7th
- Betting Odds MIN -1.5, MIN -268 | SJ +220 O/U 6
Wild Preview: Will the Wild Defense Show Up in San Jose?
With a 2-1 overtime win against the Maple Leafs, the Wild moved to 8-2-2 this season. Minnesota, favored at -1.5 goals, didn’t cover the puck line. The total was set at 6 goals, but the game’s 3 total goals fell well short of that mark.
Ryan Hartman and Matt Boldy each scored for the Wild. Hartman’s goal came at 9:41 in the first period, but the Maple Leafs tied it up with just 52 seconds left in the period. Boldy secured the win with a goal at 2:14 in overtime.
Ryan Hartman netted his third goal of the season, while Matt Boldy added his sixth in the Wild's 2-1 overtime win against the Maple Leafs. Hartman's goal came 9:41 into the first period, and Boldy scored 2:14 into overtime.
The Wild fired 33 shots on goal but were held scoreless in the second and third periods. Jared Spurgeon picked up two assists, bringing his season total to three, while Marco Rossi added his seventh assist of the year.
Defensively, the Wild will look to build on their previous performance, where they allowed just one goal to the Maple Leafs. Filip Gustavsson made 27 saves with a 96.4% save percentage. The Wild's defense also recorded 7 takeaways and 22 hits. The only goal they allowed came on a Toronto power play with 52 seconds left in the first period.
Sharks Preview: Can the Sharks Offense Score Enough at Home?
With a 3-2 loss to the Canucks, the Sharks fell to 4-8-2 this season. San Jose initially took the lead in the second period, but Vancouver responded with three goals, including the game-winner with just 26 seconds left.
The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for only 5. As underdogs on the puck line, the Sharks failed to cover. Both of San Jose’s goals came from different players in this one.
Mikael Granlund netted his 6th goal of the season, while Nico Sturm opened the scoring for the Sharks with his second goal. San Jose took 23 shots on goal but was held scoreless in the first period before Sturm found the net 2:37 into the second period.
Granlund's goal came with just 1:17 left in the game, tying it up 2-2. The Sharks recorded 16 giveaways and were unable to convert on any power play opportunities.
San Jose's defense will be looking to bounce back after giving up a late goal with 26 seconds left in the 3rd period, leading to a 3-2 loss to the Canucks. Mackenzie Blackwood made 25 saves with a save percentage of 89.3%, while the Sharks' defense contributed 6 takeaways and 21 hits.
Wild vs Sharks Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Through their last ten road games, Minnesota has an puck line record of just 8-2. However, their overall record was 7-3 while averaging 3 goals per game.
- Across their last five home contests, San Jose has been good against the puck line posting a mark of 4-1. Their overall mark in these games was 3-2, while averaging 2 goals per game.
- In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Sharks have a strong straight up record of 4-1. In addition, their puck line record was 5-0 in these scenarios.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Minnesota has an puck line mark of 4-6 while going 6-4 straight up.
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