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San Jose Sharks at Carolina Hurricanes NHL Predictions

2024-12-10 • Lenovo Center
Carolina Hurricanes 3 - 2 San Jose Sharks

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
CAR: 75.5%
SJS: 24.5%
Expected Goals
CAR: 3.55
SJS: 2.09
Total Goals
Median: 5.7
Over 5.5: 64%
Over 6.5: 42%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 83% • CAR at home vs SJS: 2-1
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2025-12-07CAR 1 - 4 SJSSJSCAR
2025-10-14SJS 1 - 5 CARCARCAR
2025-03-20SJS 1 - 3 CARCARCAR
2024-12-10CAR 3 - 2 SJSCARCAR
2023-10-27CAR 3 - 0 SJSCARCAR

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1CAR1721.10
1SJS1200.60
2CAR1300.98
2SJS1100.96
3CAR1931.63
3SJS800.61
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: 75.5%
Total Goals
Actual: 5.0
Expected: 5.6
Score Breakdown
Carolina Hurricanes 3 - 2 San Jose Sharks
Expected: 3.5 - 2.1