San Jose Sharks (7-9) vs. Minnesota Wild (11-3)
November 6, 2026 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Minnesota Wild -258 / San Jose Sharks 210; Over/Under: 6.5
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Wild vs Sharks Prediction
San Jose comes into this contest on a three game losing streak and they have scored two goals or fewer in four of their last five. The Sharks are 4-4-1 on the road this year, while the Wild are 4-0-1 at home. Minnesota has won four of their last five games and they have allowed two goals or fewer in all four of those wins. The Wild are one of the most talented teams in the NHL and they are allowing just 2.24 goals against per game this year. The Sharks have a ton of young talent, but they are not playing well right now. Take the Wild 1.5 here.
Minnesota Wild Betting Preview
The Minnesota Wild are 11-3-3 this year after they defeated the Flyers by a score of 4-2 in their last game. Minnesota nearly blew a 3-2 lead, but they added an empty net goal with 1:24 left for the win. The Wild were out shot by a total of 25-22, won 51% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Minnesota was led by Matt Boldy, who had one goal and one assist, while Michael McCarron added one goal. Jesper Wallstedt stopped 23 out of 25 shots in the win.
Prior to that game, Minnesota defeated the Capitals by a score of 5-1, but lost to the Islanders by a score of 4-3 before that. The Wild have scored 3.29 goals per game and they have allowed 2.24 goals against per game, while also going 25.4% on the power play and 80.4% on the penalty kill this season. Kirill Kaprizov has led the team with 15 goals and 11 assists, while Quinn Hughes has added five goals and 17 assists. Jesper Wallstedt is 10-2-3 with a 2.06 goals against average and a .920 save percentage this year.
San Jose Sharks Betting Preview
The San Jose Sharks are 7-9-1 this season after they lost to the Kings by a score of 7-2 in their last game. San Jose allowed five goals in the first two periods and never had a chance in the ugly loss. The Sharks out shot LA by a total of 32-26, won 52.7% of the face-offs, and went 2-6 on the power play in the game. San Jose was led by Dmitry Orlov, who had two assists, while Michael Misa added two assists. Yaroslav Askarov stopped 19 out of 26 shots in the loss.
Prior to that game, San Jose lost to the Flames by a score of 2-1 and the Senators by a score of 5-1. The Sharks have scored 2.53 goals per game and they have allowed 3.53 goals against per game, while also going 23.0% on the power play and 81.0% on the penalty kill this season. Macklin Celebrini has led the team with six goals and 11 assists, while Jacob Trouba has added two goals and eight assists. Yaroslav Askarov is 4-7-0 with a 3.29 goals against average and an .888 save percentage this season.
Why the Minnesota Wild will win
- The Wild have won each of their last eight home games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Sharks have lost each of their last eight Friday road games.
- The Wild have covered the puck line in each of their last eight home games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Sharks have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six games.
- The Wild have won the third period in eight of their last nine games as home favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Sharks’ last seven Friday games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Wild’s last four home games against the Sharks following a road win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3’ market has hit in each of the Wild’s last 11 games following a road win.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Sharks’ last eight road games.
Minnesota Wild Player Prop Facts
- Matthew Boldy has scored at least one goal in each of the Wild’s last seven games as home favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
- Quinn Hughes has recorded at least one assist in 11 of the Wild’s last 12 games against Western Conference opponents.
San Jose Sharks Player Prop Facts
- Macklin Celebrini has scored at least one goal in three of the Sharks’ last four games against the Wild.
- Macklin Celebrini has recorded at least one assist in each of the Sharks’ last five games against the Wild.
Positive Trends
As you can see above, we have some solid trends to justify backing Minnesota. The Wild have won each of their last eight home games against the Pacific Division and they have covered the puck line in all eight of those games. San Jose has lost eight Friday road games in a row and they have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six games overall. Take the Wild -1.5 here.
