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2026-27 Preseason

Detroit Red Wings at Pittsburgh Penguins NHL Predictions

2024-04-11 • PPG Paints Arena
Pittsburgh Penguins 6 - 5 Detroit Red Wings

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
PIT: 62.7%
DET: 37.3%
Expected Goals
PIT: 3.41
DET: 2.75
Total Goals
Median: 6.3
Over 5.5: 59%
Over 6.5: 43%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 78% • PIT at home vs DET: 4-1
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-03-31PIT 5 - 1 DETPITPIT
2026-01-03DET 1 - 4 PITPITPIT
2026-01-01PIT 4 - 3 DETPITPIT
2024-12-31DET 4 - 2 PITDETDET
2024-11-13PIT 2 - 3 DETDETPIT

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1PIT1511.34
1DET1121.51
2PIT1100.83
2DET2011.44
3PIT1000.57
3DET1201.08
4PIT200.13
4DET100.15
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: 62.7%
Total Goals
Actual: 11.0
Expected: 6.2
Score Breakdown
Pittsburgh Penguins 6 - 5 Detroit Red Wings
Expected: 3.4 - 2.7