Saturday’s game that pits the Minnesota Wild versus the San Jose Sharks, which begins at 10:00 PM ET, includes plenty of betting possibilities. Below, we go over the best bets for this matchup, so take a look before placing any wagers. Sign up for ESPN+ today to watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more. Wild vs. Sharks Picks Bet on this or any NHL matchup at BetMGM. Total Pick Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 6 goals) Minnesota and its opponent have combined to outscore Saturday’s over/under (5.5 goals) 21 times this season. This season, 24 of San Jose’s games have featured more than 5.5 goals. The Wild score 3 goals per game, compared to the Sharks’ average of 2.57, adding up to 0.1 more goals than this contest’s over/under of 5.5. The 6.2 goals per game these two teams are giving up on average are 0.7 more than the over/under for this contest. Bet on the total at BetMGM today! Moneyline Pick Wild Moneyline: -176 The Wild have won 73.1% of their games when they’ve been a moneyline favorite this season (19-7). Minnesota is 8-2 in games it has played with moneyline odds of -176 or shorter (80.0% win percentage). Based on this game’s moneyline, the Wild have an implied probability of 63.8% to win. Sharks Moneyline: +146 San Jose has 13 wins when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (which has happened 44 times). The Sharks have won nine games with moneyline odds of +146 or longer (in 34 such games). San Jose’s moneyline gives it an implied probability of 40.7% to win this game. Place your moneyline bet at BetMGM now! Score Prediction Prediction: Minnesota 4, San Jose 3 Wild Points Leaders Kirill Kaprizov has been critical to Minnesota’s offense this season, registering 50 points in 34 games. Marco Rossi is another of Minnesota’s major contributors currently with 37 total points (15 goals and 22 assists) to his name. Matthew Boldy has contributed 35 points for Minnesota in 42 games this season, netting a goal on 10.5% of his shots and putting up 15 goals and 20 assists. Filip Gustavsson (18-7-3) has a 2.4 goals against average and a save percentage of .918 for Minnesota. Sharks Points Leaders Mikael Granlund’s 11 goals and 25 assists in 42 contests give him 36 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense. William Eklund is a key contributor for San Jose, with 30 total points this season. He has scored eight goals and provided 22 assists in 39 contests. Fabian Zetterlund has 12 goals and 16 assists, for a season point total of 28. Alexandar Georgiev has a 9-13-0 record this season, with an .879 save percentage (63rd in the league). In 25 games, he has 565 saves, and has given up 78 goals (3.5 goals against average). Wild’s Schedule Looking for officially licensed NHL gear? Fanatics has jerseys, hats, apparel, memorabilia, trading cards, collectibles and more. Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline 1/4/2025 Hurricanes W 4-0 Away +185 1/7/2025 Blues W 6-4 Home -130 1/9/2025 Avalanche L 6-1 Home +129 1/11/2025 Sharks – Away -176 1/12/2025 Golden Knights – Away – 1/15/2025 Oilers – Home – 1/18/2025 Predators – Away – Sharks’ Schedule Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline 1/4/2025 Devils W 3-2 Home +285 1/7/2025 Golden Knights L 4-2 Home +222 1/10/2025 Utah Hockey Club L 2-1 Away +223 1/11/2025 Wild – Home +146 1/14/2025 Red Wings – Away – 1/16/2025 Blue Jackets – Away – 1/18/2025 Islanders – Away – Watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more streaming all season on ESPN+. Minnesota vs. San Jose Game Info Date: Saturday, January 11, 2025 Time: 10:00 PM ET How to watch on TV: ESPN+ Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply) Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+ Location: San Jose, California Venue: SAP Center at San Jose Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER. The post How to Pick the Wild vs. Sharks Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – January 11 appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.