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Detroit Red Wings at Ottawa Senators NHL Predictions

2024-12-05 • Canadian Tire Centre
Ottawa Senators 2 - 1 Detroit Red Wings

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
OTT: 67.2%
DET: 32.8%
Expected Goals
OTT: 3.50
DET: 2.93
Total Goals
Median: 6.0
Over 5.5: 59%
Over 6.5: 45%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 50% • OTT at home vs DET: 3-3
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-03-24DET 2 - 3 OTTOTTDET
2026-02-26OTT 1 - 2 DETDETOTT
2026-01-18DET 4 - 3 OTTDETDET
2026-01-05OTT 3 - 5 DETDETOTT
2025-03-27DET 3 - 4 OTTOTTDET

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1OTT2001.15
1DET1000.53
2OTT1600.35
2DET1210.77
3OTT900.34
3DET1511.37
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: 67.2%
Total Goals
Actual: 3.0
Expected: 6.4
Score Breakdown
Ottawa Senators 2 - 1 Detroit Red Wings
Expected: 3.5 - 2.9