The Minnesota Wild (8-2-2, third in the Western Conference) square off against an opponent at the opposite end of the standings, the San Jose Sharks (4-8-2, 15th in the Western Conference), on Thursday, November 7 at 10:30 PM ET on ESPN+.

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Before watching this matchup, here's our pick for which club will secure the win in Thursday's hockey action.

The Sharks have totaled 26 goals in their past 10 games, while allowing 35 goals. A total of 32 power-play opportunities during that span have resulted in seven power-play goals (21.9%). They are 4-6-0 over those contests.

Wild vs. Sharks Predictions for Thursday

Our computer model for this encounter expects a final result of Wild 4, Sharks 2.

Moneyline Pick: Wild (-265)
Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Pick Em

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Wild Splits and Trends

The Wild have an 8-2-2 record overall, with a 1-2-3 record in matchups that have required overtime.
In the three games Minnesota has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 2-0-1 record (good for five points).
In the two games this season the Wild scored only one goal, they finished 0-1-1.
Minnesota has won the only game this season when it scored exactly two goals (1-0-0, two points).
The Wild have scored three or more goals in nine games (7-1-1, 15 points).
In the six games when Minnesota has recorded a lone power-play goal, it picked up nine points after finishing 4-1-1.
In the five games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Minnesota is 3-1-1 (seven points).
The Wild's opponents have had more shots in seven games. The Wild went 5-1-1 in those matchups (11 points).

Sharks Splits and Trends

The Sharks have a 4-8-2 record this season and are 2-2-4 in matchups that have needed overtime.
San Jose has earned seven points (3-2-1) in its six games that finished with a one-goal margin.
This season the Sharks recorded only one goal in two games and they lost both times.
When San Jose has scored exactly two goals this season, they've earned three points (1-3-1 record).
The Sharks have earned seven points in their six games with at least three goals scored.
This season, San Jose has recorded a lone power-play goal in six games and registered five points with a record of 2-3-1.
When outshooting its opponent this season, San Jose is 2-1-0 (four points).
The Sharks' opponents have had more shots in 10 games. The Sharks went 2-6-2 in those contests (six points).

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