New York Islanders at Chicago Blackhawks NHL Predictions
2024-12-15 • United Center
Chicago Blackhawks 5 - 3 New York Islanders
🚨 Upset Win (53% underdog)
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
CHI: 46.7%
NYI: 53.3%
Expected Goals
CHI: 3.02
NYI: 3.00
Total Goals
Median: 5.9
Over 5.5: 52%
Over 6.5: 41%
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 50% • CHI at home vs NYI: 2-1
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-24 | NYI 3 - 4 CHI | CHI | NYI |
| 2025-12-30 | CHI 2 - 3 NYI | NYI | NYI |
| 2024-12-15 | CHI 5 - 3 NYI | CHI | NYI |
| 2024-12-12 | NYI 5 - 4 CHI | NYI | NYI |
| 2024-04-02 | NYI 2 - 1 CHI | NYI | NYI |
Shot Quality by Period
| Period | Team | Shots | High Danger | xG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CHI | 13 | 0 | 0.86 |
| 1 | NYI | 14 | 0 | 0.96 |
| 2 | CHI | 11 | 2 | 1.17 |
| 2 | NYI | 20 | 0 | 0.75 |
| 3 | CHI | 7 | 2 | 0.95 |
| 3 | NYI | 17 | 1 | 1.25 |
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
❌ Incorrect
Confidence: 53.3%
Total Goals
Actual: 8.0
Expected: 6.0
Score Breakdown
Chicago Blackhawks 5 - 3 New York Islanders
Expected: 3.0 - 3.0
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