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Sharks vs. Wild prediction: Why Minnesota is favored to win Sunday's NHL matchup [10/26/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get San Jose Sharks vs Minnesota Wild predictions for NHL Sunday.
NHL action continues on Sunday at 6:00PM ET as the San Jose Sharks face off with the favored Minnesota Wild at Grand Casino Arena.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced NHL model predicts the Wild as the most likely winner of the Sharks vs. Wild game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Sunday's matchup, including goal scorer projections, best bets and player prop picks.
Sharks vs. Wild prediction: Who will win, cover the puck line?
Using powerful machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Sunday's NHL game between the Sharks and Wild 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Wild a 65% chance of defeating the Sharks.
According to our model, the Sharks (+1.5) have a 58% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal over/under has a 55% chance of staying under.
Sharks vs. Wild odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Sharks | Wild |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-130) | -1.5 (+120) |
| Moneyline | +185 | -210 |
| Total | o6.5 (+100) | u6.5 (-118) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Sharks vs. Wild 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 | -130 |
| Moneyline | Sharks | +185 |
| Total | Under 6.5 | -118 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Sharks +1.5 at the spread.
Sharks vs. Wild player props
Who will score a goal in Sharks vs. Wild?
According to our model, Kirill Kaprizov is most likely to score an anytime goal in Sharks vs. Wild.
Our projections give Kaprizov a 49.9% chance of scoring a goal at Grand Casino Arena, while the star is a 12.0% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
San Jose Sharks
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Macklin Celebrini | 35.7% |
| Tyler Toffoli | 31.3% |
| Will Smith | 25.9% |
| Jeff Skinner | 24.4% |
| William Eklund | 23.4% |
Minnesota Wild
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Kirill Kaprizov | 49.9% |
| Matt Boldy | 37.9% |
| Joel Ek | 29.0% |
| Marco Rossi | 25.8% |
| Ryan Hartman | 18.7% |
First goal scorer predictions
San Jose Sharks
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Macklin Celebrini | 7.0% |
| Tyler Toffoli | 5.7% |
| Jeff Skinner | 4.7% |
| Will Smith | 4.4% |
| William Eklund | 4.4% |
Minnesota Wild
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Kirill Kaprizov | 12.0% |
| Matt Boldy | 7.8% |
| Joel Ek | 5.6% |
| Marco Rossi | 5.0% |
| Ryan Hartman | 3.5% |
Sharks vs. Wild game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's matchup between the Wild and Sharks at Grand Casino Arena is scheduled to commence at 6:00PM ET.
- Who: San Jose Sharks vs. Minnesota Wild
- Date: Sunday, October 26, 2025
- Time: 6:00PM ET/3:00PM PT
- Venue: Grand Casino Arena
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Conclusion
We predict the Wild, with a 65% win probability, will likely beat the Sharks on Sunday.
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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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