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Wild vs. Sharks Prediction: Minnesota Predicted to Win Saturday's NHL Matchup [1/11/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Our expert prediction for Saturday's Minnesota Wild vs San Jose Sharks matchup.
The San Jose Sharks will square off with the Minnesota Wild in NHL action at SAP Center at San Jose on Saturday, beginning at 10:00PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Wild as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Our team has used the latest data to run 10,000 simulations of Saturday's Minnesota-San Jose game," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"By incorporating recent updates and various other inputs, we estimate that the Wild are more likely to win, while the Sharks have a lower chance of victory."
For further insights into Saturday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Wild vs. Sharks predictions page.
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Wild vs. Sharks Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Saturday's action between the Sharks and Wild at SAP Center at San Jose is scheduled to begin at 10:00PM ET.
- Who: Minnesota Wild vs. San Jose Sharks
- Date: Saturday, January 11, 2025
- Time: 10:00PM ET/7:00PM PT
- Venue: SAP Center at San Jose
- Tickets: Get tickets for the game on Ticketmaster
Dimers.com's comprehensive preview of Saturday's Wild vs. Sharks matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Minnesota vs. San Jose picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Wild vs. Sharks Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?
Using powerful machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NHL game between the Wild and Sharks 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives the Wild a 61% chance of beating the Sharks.
According to our model, the Sharks (+1.5) have a 60% chance of covering the puck line, while the 5.5-goal over/under has a 53% chance of going over.
Wild vs. Sharks Odds
We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Wild | Sharks |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | -1.5 (+136) | +1.5 (-155) |
| Moneyline | -190 | +160 |
| Total | o5.5 (-130) | u5.5 (+110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Wild vs. Sharks Picks
Our model's biggest edge in today's Wild vs. Sharks matchup is on the moneyline.
Our expert predictions, aligned with the latest odds, reveal the best NHL picks for every game throughout the season.
Unlimited access to our complete set of picks, including this one, is available via Dimers Pro.
Wild vs. Sharks Player Props
Who will score an anytime goal in Wild vs. Sharks?
According to our model, Minnesota's Matt Boldy is most likely to score the first goal in Wild vs. Sharks.
Our projections give Boldy an 8.5% chance of scoring the first goal at SAP Center at San Jose, while the Wild star is a 36.5% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Minnesota Wild
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Matt Boldy | 8.5% |
| Marco Rossi | 8.2% |
| Joel Ek | 6.8% |
San Jose Sharks
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Macklin Celebrini | 7.0% |
| Tyler Toffoli | 5.6% |
| Fabian Zetterlund | 5.4% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Minnesota Wild
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Marco Rossi | 36.8% |
| Matt Boldy | 36.5% |
| Joel Ek | 33.2% |
San Jose Sharks
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Macklin Celebrini | 34.9% |
| Tyler Toffoli | 30.7% |
| Fabian Zetterlund | 28.1% |
Conclusion
We predict the Wild, with a 61% win probability, will likely beat the Sharks on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Wild vs. Sharks insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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