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Colorado Avalanche at Carolina Hurricanes NHL Predictions

2024-12-05 • Lenovo Center
Carolina Hurricanes 5 - 3 Colorado Avalanche

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
CAR: 53.6%
COL: 46.4%
Expected Goals
CAR: 3.54
COL: 3.18
Total Goals
Median: 6.5
Over 5.5: 67%
Over 6.5: 50%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 67% • CAR at home vs COL: 2-1
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-01-03CAR 3 - 5 COLCOLCAR
2025-10-23COL 4 - 5 CARCARCAR
2024-12-05CAR 5 - 3 COLCARCAR
2024-11-09COL 6 - 4 CARCOLCAR
2024-02-08CAR 5 - 2 COLCARCAR

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1CAR2121.61
1COL700.69
2CAR1901.02
2COL1010.59
3CAR1531.90
3COL1011.12
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: 53.6%
Total Goals
Actual: 8.0
Expected: 6.7
Score Breakdown
Carolina Hurricanes 5 - 3 Colorado Avalanche
Expected: 3.5 - 3.2