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2026-27 Preseason

Chicago Blackhawks at New Jersey Devils NHL Predictions

2024-12-14 • Prudential Center
New Jersey Devils 4 - 1 Chicago Blackhawks

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
NJD: 73.1%
CHI: 26.9%
Expected Goals
NJD: 4.91
CHI: 2.69
Total Goals
Median: 5.8
Over 5.5: 57%
Over 6.5: 44%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 100% • NJD at home vs CHI: 3-0
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-03-29NJD 5 - 3 CHINJDNJD
2025-11-12CHI 3 - 4 NJDNJDNJD
2025-03-26CHI 3 - 5 NJDNJDNJD
2024-12-14NJD 4 - 1 CHINJDNJD
2024-01-05NJD 4 - 2 CHINJDNJD

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1NJD1600.72
1CHI600.25
2NJD1501.06
2CHI1411.12
3NJD1121.39
3CHI1200.75
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: 73.1%
Total Goals
Actual: 5.0
Expected: 7.6
Score Breakdown
New Jersey Devils 4 - 1 Chicago Blackhawks
Expected: 4.9 - 2.7