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New York Islanders at Winnipeg Jets NHL Predictions

2024-01-16 • Canada Life Centre
Winnipeg Jets 4 - 2 New York Islanders

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
WPG: 73.1%
NYI: 26.9%
Expected Goals
WPG: 4.25
NYI: 2.76
Total Goals
Median: 6.3
Over 5.5: 55%
Over 6.5: 43%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 50% • WPG at home vs NYI: 3-0
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-01-13WPG 5 - 4 NYIWPGWPG
2025-10-13NYI 2 - 5 WPGWPGNYI
2025-03-04NYI 3 - 2 WPGNYIWPG
2025-02-07WPG 4 - 3 NYIWPGWPG
2024-03-23NYI 6 - 3 WPGNYIWPG

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1WPG1611.10
1NYI1700.72
2WPG2501.48
2NYI1801.06
3WPG1932.30
3NYI1510.83
Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.

📈 Post-Game Analysis

Prediction Result
✅ Correct
Confidence: 73.1%
Total Goals
Actual: 6.0
Expected: 7.0
Score Breakdown
Winnipeg Jets 4 - 2 New York Islanders
Expected: 4.3 - 2.8