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Vancouver Canucks at Detroit Red Wings NHL Predictions

2024-12-01 • Little Caesars Arena
Detroit Red Wings 4 - 5 Vancouver Canucks

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
DET: 47.1%
VAN: 52.9%
Expected Goals
DET: 3.12
VAN: 3.72
Total Goals
Median: 6.3
Over 5.5: 59%
Over 6.5: 42%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 67% • DET at home vs VAN: 2-1
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-01-08DET 5 - 1 VANDETDET
2025-12-08VAN 0 - 4 DETDETDET
2025-02-02VAN 2 - 3 DETDETVAN
2024-12-01DET 4 - 5 VANVANVAN
2024-02-15VAN 4 - 1 DETVANVAN

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1DET1621.17
1VAN900.52
2DET1110.91
2VAN2211.52
3DET1811.48
3VAN1610.73
4DET100.07
4VAN300.39
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: 52.9%
Total Goals
Actual: 9.0
Expected: 6.8
Score Breakdown
Detroit Red Wings 4 - 5 Vancouver Canucks
Expected: 3.1 - 3.7