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Wild vs. Sharks prediction: Minnesota favored to win Wednesday's NHL matchup [12/31/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Minnesota Wild vs San Jose Sharks predictions for NHL Wednesday.
The San Jose Sharks will square off with the Minnesota Wild in NHL action at SAP Center at San Jose on Wednesday, starting at 4:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven NHL model predicts the Wild as the most likely winner of the Wild vs. Sharks game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Wednesday's matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Wild vs. Sharks prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Wednesday's NHL matchup between the Wild and Sharks 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives the Wild a 60% chance of defeating the Sharks.
According to our model, the Sharks (+1.5) have a 63% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal over/under has a 55% chance of staying under.
Wild vs. Sharks odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Wild | Sharks |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | -1.5 (+145) | +1.5 (-160) |
| Moneyline | -176 | +150 |
| Total | o6.5 (-105) | u6.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Wild vs. Sharks picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | Sharks +1.5 | -160 |
| Moneyline | Sharks | +150 |
| Total | Under 6.5 | -110 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 6.5 total goals.
Wild vs. Sharks player props
Who will score a goal in Wild vs. Sharks?
According to our model, Kirill Kaprizov is most likely to score an anytime goal in Wild vs. Sharks.
Our projections give Kaprizov a 46.0% chance of scoring a goal at SAP Center at San Jose, while the star is a 9.8% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Minnesota Wild
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Kirill Kaprizov | 46.0% |
| Matt Boldy | 36.8% |
| Joel Ek | 27.6% |
| Danila Yurov | 20.8% |
| Mats Zuccarello | 19.5% |
San Jose Sharks
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Macklin Celebrini | 38.4% |
| Tyler Toffoli | 28.6% |
| Pavol Regenda | 25.0% |
| William Eklund | 23.0% |
| Collin Graf | 22.1% |
First goal scorer predictions
Minnesota Wild
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Kirill Kaprizov | 9.8% |
| Matt Boldy | 8.0% |
| Joel Ek | 4.4% |
| Mats Zuccarello | 3.8% |
| Danila Yurov | 3.6% |
San Jose Sharks
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Macklin Celebrini | 7.9% |
| Tyler Toffoli | 5.1% |
| Pavol Regenda | 5.0% |
| William Eklund | 4.6% |
| Collin Graf | 3.9% |
Wild vs. Sharks game-day updates and essential details
Wednesday's matchup between the Sharks and Wild at SAP Center at San Jose is scheduled to begin at 4:00 PM ET.
- Who: Minnesota Wild vs. San Jose Sharks
- Date: Wednesday, December 31, 2025
- Time: 4:00 PM ET/1:00PM PT
- Venue: SAP Center at San Jose
Conclusion
We predict the Wild, with a 60% win probability, will likely beat the Sharks on Wednesday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Wild vs. Sharks insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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