Minnesota Wild vs San Jose Sharks Picks and Predictions November 11th 2025

San Jose Sharks vs Minnesota Wild Betting Preview

The San Jose Sharks are heating up. After a rocky start, they’ve won three straight, outscoring opponents 11-3 behind rookie sensation Macklin Celebrini. The 19-year-old has scored in three straight games and leads San Jose with 24 points in 16 outings.

They’ll look for their fourth straight win when visiting the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday night at Grand Casino Arena. Minnesota is trending upward too, riding a two-game win streak after blanking Calgary 2-0. Jesper Wallstedt stopped all 36 shots in that win, but coach John Hynes is expected to start Filip Gustavsson against San Jose.

The Sharks enter 7-6-3, while the Wild sit at 7-7-3. You can follow more matchup breakdowns in the NHL previews section

Line Movement and Odds

As of Monday night at ScoresAndStats NHL odds Minnesota opened as a -210 favorite and has been bet up slightly to -218. San Jose sits at +181, with the puck line at +1.5 (-135) for the underdog and -1.5 (+113) for the home team.

The total remains steady at 6.5 goals (Over -109, Under -110). Early action has leaned toward Minnesota on the moneyline, while sharp money has trickled to San Jose on the puck line after its recent surge.

Matchup Breakdown

Celebrini’s emergence has changed the Sharks’ offensive identity. Along with Will Smith, he’s driving puck control and tempo, helping San Jose post top-10 shot suppression numbers in November. The Sharks rank seventh in blocked shots (257) and are winning more board battles, limiting opponents to 2.5 goals per game during their win streak.

For Minnesota, the defense-first mentality is paying off. The Wild are a perfect 12-for-12 on the penalty kill over their past five games. Kirill Kaprizov continues to pace the offense with 22 points, and Matt Boldy adds balance on the power play, which ranks second league-wide. If the Wild can sustain that special-teams efficiency, they’ll have the edge.

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Injuries and Conditions

San Jose Sharks Injury Report:

• Logan Couture (hip) – Out
• William Eklund (lower body) – Out
• Ryan Ellis (back) – Out
• Michael Misa (lower body) – Out
• Carey Price (knee) – Out

See the full San Jose Sharks injury report

Minnesota Wild Injury Report:

• Zach Bogosian (lower body) – Out
• Jacob Middleton (illness) – Questionable
• Nico Sturm (undisclosed) – Out

See the updated Minnesota Wild injury report

Weather will not factor in as the game takes place indoors at Grand Casino Arena.

Best Bets and Prediction

Both teams are playing disciplined hockey, but Minnesota’s special teams and home-ice edge make the difference here.

• Projected Score: Wild 4, Sharks 3
• Best Bet: Minnesota Wild moneyline (-218)
• Secondary Lean: Over 6.5 goals (-109)

Trends favor Minnesota at home, but San Jose’s puckline value (+1.5) is notable given their 5-0 ATS streak.

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