Minnesota Wild vs San Jose Sharks Prediction, Picks & Odds | 31 Dec 2025

NHL Betting Preview: Wild vs Sharks

The Minnesota Wild go up against the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center, with face-off scheduled for 17:00 on Wednesday, December 31.

There is -109 available when it comes to the Wild on the 3-Way Moneyline and we’re expecting the visitors to beat the Sharks in 60 minutes. There’s plenty of juice when it comes to backing our prediction.

Minnesota Wild have won four road games on the spin, triumphing 5-2 in their previous appearance. This was against Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena. Marcus Johansson landed 4 points which includes 1 goal and 3 assists.

San Jose Sharks won last time out by a 5-4 scoreline. On the road against Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center, they made it back-to-back wins. The goals were shared around between five players including Igor Chernyshov.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Sharks have beaten the Wild in their last two meetings, winning by 6-5 (OT) and 2-1 (OT) scorelines. Both encounters were played at Xcel Energy Center. The Wild have triumphed in seven of the previous 10 clashes between these teams.

Starting Goalies

Jesper Wallstedt (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	15-8-6	2.7	.911	4
23/24	2-1-0	3.01	.897	1

Yaroslav Askarov (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	19-17-3	3.5	.887	0
23/24	1-0-0	1.47	.943	0

8 wins, 1 loss and 1 overtime loss, averaging 4.1 goals from 29.2 shots on goal, with a 21.2% powerplay efficiency. The Wild have given up 2.3 goals from 28.2 shots, averaging 3.0 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 73.3%.

Matthew Boldy is the top points scorer with 15 points, 9 goals and 6 assists, with Kirill Kaprizov racking up 14 points, 5 goals and 9 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Filip Gustavsson have a 1.83 goal against average with a .926 save percentage, including one shutout.

The Sharks have 6 wins and 4 losses, averaging 3.8 goals from 27.6 shots on goal, with a 13.3% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 3.8 goals from 31.9 shots, averaging 3.1 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 74.2%.

The top points scorer is Macklin Celebrini with 20 points, 7 goals and 13 assists, while Alexander Wennberg is next in line after having 13 points, 2 goals and 11 assists. Goalie Yaroslav Askarov have a 4.20 GAA with a .884 SV%.

Minnesota Wild vs San Jose Sharks Prediction & Picks

Your complete Minnesota Wild vs San Jose Sharks betting guide is here, including our go-to match prediction, scoreline call, standout prop selections and a customized bet builder.

Game Prediction

Take Minnesota Wild at -109 on the 60-minute line to get the better of their opponents. We believe that they have a strong chance of claiming a victory in this NHL encounter.

Team news plays a key role in our hockey predictions and we’re always tracking players with injury concerns. We also stay on top of the NHL form guide, supported by detailed stats that help paint a clearer picture of what to expect.

Key Wild vs Sharks stats:

• Wild have won 4 consecutive games on the road.
• Wild have won 8 of their last 10 games.
• Wild have won 15 of their last 20 games.
• Sharks have lost 3 of their last 5 games at home.
• Sharks have lost their last 2 games at home.
• Sharks have lost 7 of their last 10 games against Wild.

Wild 3-Way Moneyline Probability

Looking at the latest betting odds, there’s a 52.1% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. However, we think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. It’s the reason why we are recommending this hockey bet.

Minnesota can be backed in many different ways and you might find the odds more attractive when you check out the Match Winner & Total Goals, Winning Margin and Puck Line options.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Igor Chernyshov Over 1.5 Shots -185

Igor Chernyshov (Sharks) has covered the 1.5 shots on goal total in 5 straight games. We’re expecting history to repeat itself and for him to cover the Shots on Goal line at odds of -185.

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Correct Score Prediction

Wild 3 - 2 Sharks

A 3-2 win in favor of the Wild can be backed at odds of +800. We like placing a bet on correct score due to the fun element and the big potential return.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Wild

Sharks

1-0

Wild

+5500

Sharks

+6600

2-0

Wild

+4500

Sharks

+6000

2-1

Wild

+1500

Sharks

+1800

3-0

Wild

+2900

Sharks

+5000

3-1

Wild

+1700

Sharks

+2500

3-2

Wild

+800

Sharks

+1050

4-0

Wild

+3300

Sharks

+6600

4-1

Wild

+1300

Sharks

+2400

4-2

Wild

+1300

Sharks

+2000

4-3

Wild

+900

Sharks

+1150

5-0

Wild

+5000

Sharks

+12000

5-1

Wild

+1800

Sharks

+4000

5-2

Wild

+1300

Sharks

+2400

5-3

Wild

+1900

Sharks

+2800

5-4

Wild

+1700

Sharks

+2000

6-1

Wild

+4000

Sharks

+10000

6-2

Wild

+2200

Sharks

+5000

6-3

Wild

+2200

Sharks

+4000

6-4

Wild

+4000

Sharks

+5500

6-5

Wild

+4000

Sharks

+5000

7-2

Wild

+5000

Sharks

+12000

7-3

Wild

+4000

Sharks

+8000

7-4

Wild

+5000

Sharks

+7500

7-5

Wild

+9000

Sharks

+11000

7-6

Wild

+10000

Sharks

+11000

8-4

Wild

+9000

Sharks

+14000

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Minnesota Wild vs San Jose Sharks Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Minnesota Wild are -182 favorites and that means a 65% chance of winning this game according to the Moneyline betting odds with the sportsbooks. For those wanting to back San Jose Sharks, you will find +150 about the underdogs.

The puck line stands at 1.5 and the total goals line is 6.5. There are many ways to wager on hockey including Totals. If you want to wager Over 6.5, there are odds of -110.

Whether you’re wagering pre-game or in-game, the best NHL betting sites offer a huge selection of team props and game lines. With practically endless options, it’s great to have so many alternatives to match your view of the encounter.

Moneyline

Wild

-182

Sharks

+150

3-Way Moneyline

Wild

-119

Tie

+335

Sharks

+255

Puck Line

Wild -1.5

+138

Sharks +1.5

-169

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-110

Over 6.5

-110

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Minnesota Wild Stats

San Jose Sharks Stats

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.40 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.30 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 4.10 goals and allowed 2.30 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.40 pts and allowed 1.90 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 7.60 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.60 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.80 goals and allowed 3.80 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.30 goals and allowed 3.30 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 29.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.5
• Penalty Minutes: 6.6
• Blocks: 10.8
• Faceoff Wins : 27.3
• Hits: 19.5
• Giveaways: 15.9
• Takeaways: 4.6

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 25.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 8.2
• Blocks: 13.2
• Faceoff Wins : 22.9
• Hits: 22
• Giveaways: 15.8
• Takeaways: 5.4

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 27.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 6.2
• Blocks: 13.9
• Faceoff Wins : 27.4
• Hits: 21.5
• Giveaways: 16.2
• Takeaways: 4.8

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 27.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 8.5
• Blocks: 13.6
• Faceoff Wins : 27.5
• Hits: 21.9
• Giveaways: 15.1
• Takeaways: 4.8

Injuries & Suspensions

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