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San Jose Sharks at Pittsburgh Penguins NHL Predictions

2024-11-16 • PPG Paints Arena
Pittsburgh Penguins 4 - 3 San Jose Sharks

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
PIT: 68.2%
SJS: 31.8%
Expected Goals
PIT: 3.84
SJS: 2.80
Total Goals
Median: 6.1
Over 5.5: 62%
Over 6.5: 46%

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
1PIT1310.86
1SJS1200.59
2PIT1800.93
2SJS1000.41
3PIT1511.04
3SJS1300.63
4PIT600.65
4SJS100.04
5PIT532.72
5SJS522.07
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: 68.2%
Total Goals
Actual: 7.0
Expected: 6.6
Score Breakdown
Pittsburgh Penguins 4 - 3 San Jose Sharks
Expected: 3.8 - 2.8