Wild vs. Sharks Predictions and Odds - Dec 9, 2021

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

Dimers' free betting picks for Wild vs. Sharks, as well as game predictions and best odds, are detailed in this article.

Who will win Wild vs. Sharks?

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

Dimers' renowned predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Wild a 58% chance of defeating the Sharks.

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Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Sharks are +1.5 underdogs against the Wild, with -179 at Caesars Sportsbook the best odds available.

For the favored Wild (-1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM has the best odds on the market at +165.

Caesars Sportsbook has the best moneyline odds for the Sharks at +140. That means you can bet $100 to profit $140, earning a total payout of $240, if they win.

Meanwhile, BetMGM has the best moneyline odds for the Wild at -154, where you can risk $154 to win $100, for a total payout of $254, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under is set at 6 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which has the best odds for the Over at +100, while FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds for the Under at -104.

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 65% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6-goal Over/Under is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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Best Bets for Wild vs. Sharks

• Puck Line: Sharks +1.5 at -179 with Caesars Sportsbook (65% probability)
• Moneyline: Sharks Win at +140 with Caesars Sportsbook (0.6% edge)
• Over/Under: Over 6 at +100 with DraftKings Sportsbook (50% probability)

While the Wild are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Sharks moneyline is the best option because of the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers is crucial to being profitable in the long run.

Wild vs. Sharks Betting Guide

Use our interactive widget below to see the latest Moneyline, Over/Under and Puck Line probabilities and odds for Minnesota vs. San Jose, and click or tap on See Matchup for more.

Dimers has full betting coverage of Thursday's Wild-Sharks matchup, including pre-game predictions, best betting picks, and live updates.

Remember, DimersBOT updates regularly, so check this page for any changes to our betting insights ahead of Wild vs. Sharks on Thursday December 9, 2021.

Wild vs. Sharks 2021 Game Info

When do the Sharks play the Wild?

• Date: Thursday December 9, 2021
• Time: 10:30 PM EST / 7:30 PM PST
• Venue: SAP Center at San Jose

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