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Game time: January 11, 2025 at 10:00 PM ET

Venue: SAP Center at San Jose — San Jose, CA

Article updated Jan 11, 6:27 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

On January 11, 2025, the Minnesota Wild will take on the San Jose Sharks in a Western Conference matchup at SAP Center at San Jose, with the game starting at 10:00 PM ET. The

Game outlook

On January 11, 2025, the Minnesota Wild will take on the San Jose Sharks in a Western Conference matchup at SAP Center at San Jose, with the game starting at 10:00 PM ET. The Wild previously defeated the Sharks 5-2 in November, but San Jose will be looking for revenge in this upcoming game. Minnesota is currently the betting favorite with odds opening at -180 and the current line sitting at Minnesota -191. Stay tuned for the Wild vs. Sharks prediction to see how this game may play out.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Wild -191 | Sharks +155

Spread: Wild -1.5 (+145) | Sharks +1.5 (-170)

Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Minnesota will win straight-up is 66%.

Minnesota Wild

The Minnesota Wild recently ended their four-game winning streak with a 6-1 loss to the Colorado Avalanche. Goalie Filip Gustavsson struggled in both this game and the one prior, giving up multiple goals. Despite this, he maintains a solid overall record for the season. The Wild's goaltending duo has the second-best save percentage in the league. The team has several key players on the injury list, including their top scorer Kirill Kaprizov. In terms of power ranking, Minnesota is currently ranked 23rd overall, with a strong offense and defense. They hold a record of 26-12-4 for the season. Take advantage of sports betting promotions.

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San Jose Sharks Analysis

In Saturday's game, the San Jose Sharks faced the Utah Hockey Club after a defeat to the Vegas Golden Knights. The Sharks struggled against the Golden Knights, taking 21 shots while allowing 42. Despite going 2-for-2 on the power play, they lost 4-2. Alexandar Georgiev gave up three goals on 41 shots and will be replaced by Yaroslav Askarov for the next game. The Sharks have players on injured reserve and two wingers questionable to play. The team has a power ranking of 25 and is ranked 28th for offense and 29th for defense. The Minnesota Wild has had recent success against the Sharks, winning their last three matchups. It is essential to utilize the expertise of the Best Hockey handicappers for reliable predictions.

Minnesota Wild Face Challenge Without Key Forward Kirill Kaprizov; San Jose Sharks Favored in Matchup Due to Strong Goaltending

The absence of Kirill Kaprizov will undoubtedly impact the performance of the Minnesota Wild. As one of the key forwards on the team, his absence will be keenly felt. Additionally, with three defensemen on the roster listed as questionable, the Wild will face a challenging task in their upcoming game at SAP Center at San Jose. Despite the Sharks playing on the second night of a back-to-back, the odds may still favor them in this matchup. Yaroslav Askarov has proven to be a standout player recently, securing his third consecutive victory. Although the Sharks have struggled defensively this season, Askarov's solid goaltending may be a deciding factor in the game.

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SportsJaw Wild vs Sharks archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Wild vs Sharks matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Minnesota Wild-180 → -190Moved
  • Moneyline · San Jose Sharks+153 → +165Moved
  • Spread · Minnesota Wild-1.5 (+145) → -1.5 (+132)Moved
  • Spread · San Jose Sharks+1.5 (-173) → +1.5 (-155)Moved
  • Total · Over5.5 (-110) → 6 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under5.5 (-110) → 6 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Minnesota Wild
8-3 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
San Jose Sharks
6-5 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 2-8-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-01-11T11:27:53.432Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The Minnesota Wild recently ended their four-game winning streak with a 6-1 loss to the Colorado Avalanche. Goalie Filip Gustavsson struggled in both this game and the one prior, giving up multiple goals. Despite this, he maintains a solid overall record for the season. The Wild's goaltending duo has the second-best save percentage in the league. The team has several key players on the injury list, including their top scorer Kirill Kaprizov. In terms of power ranking, Minnesota is currently ranked 23rd overall, with a strong offense and defense. They hold a record of 26-12-4 for the season. Take advantage of sports betting promotions.

In Saturday's game, the San Jose Sharks faced the Utah Hockey Club after a defeat to the Vegas Golden Knights. The Sharks struggled against the Golden Knights, taking 21 shots while allowing 42. Despite going 2-for-2 on the power play, they lost 4-2. Alexandar Georgiev gave up three goals on 41 shots and will be replaced by Yaroslav Askarov for the next game. The Sharks have players on injured reserve and two wingers questionable to play. The team has a power ranking of 25 and is ranked 28th for offense and 29th for defense. The Minnesota Wild has had recent success against the Sharks, winning their last three matchups. It is essential to utilize the expertise of the Best Hockey handicappers for reliable predictions.

The absence of Kirill Kaprizov will undoubtedly impact the performance of the Minnesota Wild. As one of the key forwards on the team, his absence will be keenly felt. Additionally, with three defensemen on the roster listed as questionable, the Wild will face a challenging task in their upcoming game at SAP Center at San Jose. Despite the Sharks playing on the second night of a back-to-back, the odds may still favor them in this matchup. Yaroslav Askarov has proven to be a standout player recently, securing his third consecutive victory. Although the Sharks have struggled defensively this season, Askarov's solid goaltending may be a deciding factor in the game.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-11-07Minnesota Wild 5 · San Jose Sharks 2
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Minnesota Wild defeated San Jose Sharks 3-1

Minnesota Wild defeated San Jose Sharks 3-1 on January 11, 2025, a 2-goal decision in the series. Minnesota Wild's strongest period was the 1st period, when it outscored its opponent 1-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Minnesota Wild -1.5 (+132) spread, Minnesota Wild covered, while the 4 combined goals finished under the recorded total of 6.

SportsJaw editorial picks

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Tipster picks

  • CoolioTotal · Over 6 (-110)Loss
  • BooksworstnightmareMoneyline · Minnesota Wild -190Win