Wild vs. Sharks Picks, Odds, and Preview (Dec 31)
Western Conference action in the NHL headlines the New Year’s Eve slate of action. The San Jose Sharks will have home ice advantage when they welcome the Minnesota Wild, and you can find our picks here.
How to Watch
- When: Wednesday, December 31, 2025. 4:00 PM ET
- Where: SAP Center, San Jose
- How to Watch: ESPN+
Wild vs. Sharks Odds
| Game Result | Odds |
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| Wild | |
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Wild vs. Sharks Head-to-Head
The Sharks have won their last two meetings with the Minnesota Wild. That includes a 2-1 success in the NHL last month. Meanwhile, they have recorded wins in 53% of their home games against the Wild.
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Game Preview
The Minnesota Wild have been one of the standout teams in the Western Conference so far this season, and they currently sit third in the Central Division standings. They come into this round of games with an impressive 24-10-6 record, meaning that only the Stars and Avalanche have more frequently.
The Wild have been in reliable recent form, winning each of their last two, and eight of their last ten. Over that period, they have suffered just one loss in regulation time. The Wild continued their hot-streak with an excellent 5-2 road success against the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday.
San Jose will have the home ice advantage this week, and plenty of positives can be taken from their recent performances. The Sharks have gone 19-17-3 in the NHL this season, and they have recorded wins in six of their last ten. Meanwhile, they have registered wins in each of their last two.
The Sharks battled to a win in their most recent outing, edging to a 5-4 success over the Anaheim Ducks on Monday. Macklin Celebrini continues to be their standout player in 2025-26, scoring once and registering two assists in that dramatic success.
Wild vs. Sharks Picks
The Wild and Sharks should both come into this round in good confidence. However, the narrow preference is for Minnesota, who have excelled in the Western Conference throughout this season.
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