Wild vs Sharks Prediction 10/26/25 NHL Picks Today

In this article we will formulate a Wild vs Sharks prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, October 26th at Grand Casino Arena in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Minnesota Wild Betting Preview

The Minnesota Wild are 3-5-1 this year after they lost to Utah by a score of 6-2 in their last game. Minnesota cut the deficit to 3-2 in the second period, but they allowed three goals in the third for the loss. The Wild were out shot by a total of 41-35, won 51.6% of the face-offs, and went 1-4 on the power play in the game. Minnesota got both of their goals from Johansson, while Gustavsson stopped 35 out of 40 shots, which was an .875 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Minnesota lost to the Devils by a score of 4-1, but did beat the Rangers by a score of 3-1 before that. The Wild have lost five of their last six games and they are currently last in the Central standings with seven points. Minnesota has scored 2.50 goals per game and they have allowed 3.38 goals against per game, while also going 31.3% on the power play and 70% on the penalty kill this season. Matt Boldy has led Minnesota with five goals and six assists, while Kirill Kaprizov has also added five goals and six assists. The projected starting goalie for Minnesota is Jesper Wallstedt, who is 1-0-1 with a 2.35 goals against average and a .909 save percentage this year. 

San Jose Sharks Betting Preview

The San Jose Sharks are 1-5-2 this season after they lost to New Jersey by a score of 3-1 in their last game. San Jose led 1-0 after the first period, but they went scoreless over the last 57 minutes for the loss. The Sharks were out shot by a total of 29-17, won 54.5% of the face-offs, and went 1-4 on the power play in the game. San Jose got their lone goal from Eklund, while Askarov stopped 26 out of 28 shots, which was a .929 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, San Jose defeated the Rangers by a score of 6-5, but did lose to the Islanders by a score of 4-3 before that. The Sharks have lost seven of their first eight games and they are currently second to last in the Pacific standings with four points. San Jose has scored 2.88 goals per game and they have allowed 4.63 goals against per game, while also going 23.3% on the power play and 67.9% on the penalty kill this season. Macklin Celebrini has led San Jose with five goals and seven assists, while Will Smith has added two goals and six assists. The projected starting goalie for San Jose is Alex Nedeljkovic, who is 1-2-1 with a 4.00 goals against average and an .875 save percentage this season. 

Why the Minnesota Wild will win

• The Sharks have lost each of their last 15 road games against Western Conference opponents.
• The Wild have won each of their last seven games against the Sharks.
• The Wild have covered the puck line in each of their last six games against Pacific Division opponents.
• The Sharks have failed to cover the puck line in three of their last four road games against Western Conference opponents.
• The Sharks have lost the third period in each of their last 10 games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents when leading after the second period.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Sharks’ last four games against opponents on a losing streak have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Each of the Wild’s last six Sunday home games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in each of the Wild’s last 11 games against Western Conference opponents.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Sharks’ last 12 games as underdogs against opponents on a losing streak.

Minnesota Wild Player Prop Facts

• Matthew Boldy has recorded at least one assist in seven of the Wild’s last eight games against the Sharks.
• Matthew Boldy has scored at least one goal in four of the Wild’s last five games against the Sharks.
• Matthew Boldy has recorded at least one point in each of the Wild’s last eight games against the Sharks.

San Jose Sharks Player Prop Facts

• William Smith has recorded at least one point in each of the Sharks’ last nine games against Central Division opponents.
• William Smith has recorded at least one assist in each of the Sharks’ last nine games against Central Division opponents.
• Jeff Skinner has scored a goal in each of his last four appearances against Western Conference opponents.

Wild vs Sharks Prediction 

San Jose comes into this matchup with just one win on the season, but they have been competitive in their last three games. The Sharks are 1-3-0 on the road this year, while the Wild are 1-2-0 at home. Minnesota has lost five of their last six and will be on a back to back after losing against Utah on Saturday. I am not super eager to back Minnesota with how they are playing, but I still don’t trust the San Jose defense. Take the Wild -1.5 here.