San Jose Sharks at Minnesota Wild NHL Predictions
2025-10-26 • Grand Casino Arena
Minnesota Wild 5 - 6 San Jose Sharks (OT)
🚨 Upset Loss (51% underdog)
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
MIN: 51.2%
SJS: 48.8%
Expected Goals
MIN: 3.64
SJS: 2.95
Total Goals
Median: 6.4
Over 5.5: 60%
Over 6.5: 49%
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 67% • MIN at home vs SJS: 3-2
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | SJS 4 - 3 MIN | SJS | MIN |
| 2025-11-11 | MIN 1 - 2 SJS | SJS | MIN |
| 2025-10-26 | MIN 5 - 6 SJS | SJS | MIN |
| 2025-04-09 | MIN 8 - 7 SJS | MIN | MIN |
| 2025-01-11 | SJS 1 - 3 MIN | MIN | MIN |
Shot Quality by Period
| Period | Team | Shots | High Danger | xG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MIN | 14 | 0 | 0.96 |
| 1 | SJS | 13 | 1 | 1.30 |
| 2 | MIN | 13 | 0 | 0.79 |
| 2 | SJS | 12 | 2 | 1.23 |
| 3 | MIN | 26 | 0 | 1.49 |
| 3 | SJS | 6 | 0 | 0.64 |
| 4 | MIN | 4 | 0 | 0.43 |
| 4 | SJS | 1 | 0 | 0.12 |
Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.
🎯 Shot Chart
📈 Post-Game Analysis
Prediction Result
❌ Incorrect
Confidence: 51.2%
Total Goals
Actual: 11.0
Expected: 6.6
Score Breakdown
Minnesota Wild 5 - 6 San Jose Sharks
Expected: 3.6 - 3.0
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