Minnesota Wild vs San Jose Sharks Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 12/31/25

The Minnesota Wild and San Jose Sharks are set for a New Year’s Eve showdown at SAP Center on Wednesday afternoon. These teams last met back on November 11, with the Sharks prevailing by a score of 2-1 in overtime. This matchup could feature more goal-scoring this time around. Minnesota has been lighting the lamp early and often on a nightly basis with superstar defenseman Quinn Hughes in the mix. Hughes has 7 points in 8 games with his new team, and the Wild have potted 4+ goals in 6 of 8 games with Hughes patrolling the blue line. The Sharks are a poor defensive team who give up plenty of great scoring chances to their opponents on a nightly basis. Look for the Minnesota offense to keep rolling in this one.

The Sharks have also been on a role offensively, having scored 11 total goals over their last 2 games. Only Connor McDavid and Nathan MacKinnon have more points on the season than Macklin Celebrini, who leads a well-rounded San Jose scoring attack. Minnesota goaltender Jesper Wallstedt has cooled off by allowing 7 goals over his last 2 outings, so the Sharks could be catching him at the right time. Look to the over in this Western conference matchup.

Wild vs Sharks prediction: Over 6.5 (-105) available at time of publishing. Playable at that number.