Wild vs. Sharks Prediction and Odds - Dec 22, 2022

The San Jose Sharks face the Minnesota Wild in NHL action at SAP Center at San Jose on Thursday, starting at 10:30PM ET.

Dimers' top betting picks for Wild vs. Sharks, as well as game predictions, betting odds and touchdown scorer probabilities, are featured below.

Who will win Wild vs. Sharks?

Based on advanced machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Wild-Sharks NHL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Wild a 60% chance of getting the W against the Sharks.

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Wild vs. Sharks Odds

• Puck Line: Sharks +1.5 (-165), Wild -1.5 (+158)
• Moneyline: Sharks +150, Wild -165
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (+112/-140)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Sharks are +1.5 underdogs against the Wild, with -165 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the favored Wild (-1.5) to cover the puck line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +158.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Sharks at +150, which means you can bet $100 to profit $150, earning a total payout of $250, if they win.

Elsewhere, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Wild at -165, where you can risk $165 to win $100, for a total payout of $265, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under is set at 6.5 with FanDuel Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +112, as well as the best odds for the Under at -140.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Sharks (+1.5) are a 62% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under is a 54% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Wild vs. Sharks

• Puck Line: Sharks +1.5 @ -165 via BetMGM (62% probability)
• Moneyline: Sharks @ +150 via DraftKings Sportsbook (0.1% edge)
• Total: Over 6.5 @ +112 via FanDuel Sportsbook

Our best bets are based on world-class modeling and gambling intelligence to bring you the best possible plays every time.

While the Wild are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Sharks moneyline is the best option due to the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers.com is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability.

Furthermore, despite the Under being more likely to hit on this occasion, Over 6.5 is our best bet owing to the better odds (+112) that are available from FanDuel Sportsbook.

Wild vs. Sharks Betting Guide

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Dimers has full coverage of Thursday's Wild-Sharks matchup, including pregame predictions, best betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Wild vs. Sharks Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Wild vs. Sharks? The latest data is in.

Featured below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Wild and Sharks.

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you select the best prop bets for Thursday's game.

According to DimersBOT, Minnesota's Kirill Kaprizov is most likely to score the first goal in Wild vs. Sharks.

DimersBOT gives Kaprizov a 10.3% chance of scoring the first goal at SAP Center at San Jose, while the Wild star is a 48.2% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for our full list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Minnesota Wild

• Kirill Kaprizov: 10.3% probability
• Joel Ek: 6.4% probability
• Mats Zuccarello: 6.2% probability
• Matthew Boldy: 4.4% probability
• Ryan Hartman: 3.7% probability

San Jose Sharks

• Timo Meier: 8.5% probability
• Erik Karlsson: 7.1% probability
• Logan Couture: 5.7% probability
• Kevin Labanc: 3.4% probability
• Nick Bonino: 3.3% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Minnesota Wild

• Kirill Kaprizov: 48.2% probability
• Joel Ek: 34.4% probability
• Mats Zuccarello: 30.9% probability
• Matthew Boldy: 25.6% probability
• Ryan Hartman: 19.2% probability

San Jose Sharks

• Timo Meier: 40.0% probability
• Erik Karlsson: 36.0% probability
• Logan Couture: 30.8% probability
• Kevin Labanc: 20.4% probability
• Nick Bonino: 17.9% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates often, so keep an eye on this page for the latest betting insights before Wild vs. Sharks on Thursday December 22, 2022.

Wild vs. Sharks 2022 Game Info

Thursday's matchup between the Sharks and Wild at SAP Center at San Jose is scheduled to commence at 10:30PM ET.

• Who: Minnesota Wild vs. San Jose Sharks
• Date: Thursday December 22, 2022
• Time: 10:30PM ET / 7:30PM PT
• Venue: SAP Center at San Jose

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