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San Jose Sharks at Pittsburgh Penguins NHL Predictions

2024-03-14 • PPG Paints Arena
Pittsburgh Penguins 6 - 3 San Jose Sharks

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
PIT: 69.7%
SJS: 30.3%
Expected Goals
PIT: 3.79
SJS: 2.45
Total Goals
Median: 6.2
Over 5.5: 59%
Over 6.5: 45%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 67% • PIT at home vs SJS: 2-1
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2025-12-13PIT 5 - 6 SJSSJSPIT
2025-10-18SJS 0 - 3 PITPITPIT
2025-01-27SJS 2 - 1 PITSJSPIT
2024-11-16PIT 4 - 3 SJSPITPIT
2024-03-14PIT 6 - 3 SJSPITPIT

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1PIT1600.89
1SJS1911.75
2PIT2010.93
2SJS1400.64
3PIT811.25
3SJS2100.56
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: 69.7%
Total Goals
Actual: 9.0
Expected: 6.2
Score Breakdown
Pittsburgh Penguins 6 - 3 San Jose Sharks
Expected: 3.8 - 2.5