If you’re seeking best bets for the Minnesota Wild’s upcoming contest against the San Jose Sharks on Thursday at 10:30 PM ET, then you’ve found the right spot. Read on, as we provide our picks and projections for this showdown.

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Wild vs. Sharks Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.2 goals)

• This season, Minnesota and its opponent have combined to outscore Thursday’s total of 6 goals seven times.
• There have been six San Jose games with over 6 goals this season.
• The Wild score 3.5 goals per game, compared to the Sharks’ average of 2.43, adding up to 0.1 fewer goals than this contest’s total of 6.
• The 6.2 goals per game these two teams are conceding on average are 0.2 more than the total for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Wild Moneyline: -268

• The Wild have been victorious in six of their nine games when they were listed as a moneyline favorite this season (66.7%).
• Minnesota has had moneyline odds set at -268 or shorter in just one game this season, and won.
• The Wild have a 72.8% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this matchup.

Sharks Moneyline: +216

• In 14 games as an underdog on the moneyline, San Jose has pulled off the upset four times.
• When the Sharks’ moneyline odds are +216 or longer, they have won two games out of eight opportunities.
• San Jose’s implied probability to win this matchup is 31.6% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Minnesota 4, San Jose 2

Wild Points Leaders

• A leading offensive player this season for Minnesota, Kirill Kaprizov has put up 21 points.
• Having scored six goals and adding seven assists, Matthew Boldy is an important piece of the offense for Minnesota through 12 games.
• Through 12 games, Mats Zuccarello has proven himself as a contributor for Minnesota. He has 11 points (five goals and six assists).
• In nine games played this season, Filip Gustavsson (6-2-1) has allowed 21 goals.

Sharks Points Leaders

• Mikael Granlund is a leading scorer for San Jose, with 14 points this season. He has put up six goals and eight assists in 14 games.
• Tyler Toffoli is a top scorer for San Jose, with 11 total points this season. He has netted six goals and provided five assists in 14 contests.
• Fabian Zetterlund has six goals and four assists, for a season point total of 10.
• Mackenzie Blackwood has an .893 save percentage (43rd in the league), with 217 total saves, while allowing 26 goals (3.5 goals against average). He has put up a 2-4-2 record between the posts for San Jose this season.

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Minnesota vs. San Jose Game Info

• Date: Thursday, November 7, 2024
• Time: 10:30 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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• Location: San Jose, California
• Venue: SAP Center at San Jose

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