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New Jersey Devils at Vegas Golden Knights NHL Predictions

2024-03-17 • T-Mobile Arena
Vegas Golden Knights 3 - 1 New Jersey Devils

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
VGK: 62.6%
NJD: 37.4%
Expected Goals
VGK: 3.49
NJD: 2.85
Total Goals
Median: 6.3
Over 5.5: 62%
Over 6.5: 48%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 67% • VGK at home vs NJD: 2-1
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2025-12-17VGK 1 - 2 NJDNJDVGK
2025-12-05NJD 0 - 3 VGKVGKVGK
2025-03-02VGK 2 - 0 NJDVGKVGK
2025-02-06NJD 1 - 3 VGKVGKVGK
2024-03-17VGK 3 - 1 NJDVGKVGK

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1VGK1700.99
1NJD1000.53
2VGK1601.07
2NJD1000.58
3VGK1511.49
3NJD1410.98
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: 62.6%
Total Goals
Actual: 4.0
Expected: 6.3
Score Breakdown
Vegas Golden Knights 3 - 1 New Jersey Devils
Expected: 3.5 - 2.8