Pittsburgh Penguins at Detroit Red Wings NHL Predictions
2024-10-10 • Little Caesars Arena
Detroit Red Wings 3 - 6 Pittsburgh Penguins
🚨 Upset Loss (63% underdog)
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
DET: 63.2%
PIT: 36.8%
Expected Goals
DET: 3.24
PIT: 5.02
Total Goals
Median: 7.2
Over 5.5: 71%
Over 6.5: 58%
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 78% • DET at home vs PIT: 2-2
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | PIT 5 - 1 DET | PIT | PIT |
| 2026-01-03 | DET 1 - 4 PIT | PIT | PIT |
| 2026-01-01 | PIT 4 - 3 DET | PIT | PIT |
| 2024-12-31 | DET 4 - 2 PIT | DET | DET |
| 2024-11-13 | PIT 2 - 3 DET | DET | PIT |
Shot Quality by Period
| Period | Team | Shots | High Danger | xG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DET | 16 | 1 | 1.30 |
| 1 | PIT | 10 | 0 | 0.45 |
| 2 | DET | 15 | 1 | 0.82 |
| 2 | PIT | 16 | 2 | 1.34 |
| 3 | DET | 12 | 0 | 0.82 |
| 3 | PIT | 15 | 1 | 1.10 |
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
❌ Incorrect
Confidence: 63.2%
Total Goals
Actual: 9.0
Expected: 8.3
Score Breakdown
Detroit Red Wings 3 - 6 Pittsburgh Penguins
Expected: 3.2 - 5.0
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