Winnipeg Jets at Colorado Avalanche NHL Predictions
2024-12-31 • Ball Arena
Colorado Avalanche 5 - 2 Winnipeg Jets
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
COL: 74.4%
WPG: 25.6%
Expected Goals
COL: 3.52
WPG: 2.50
Total Goals
Median: 6.1
Over 5.5: 59%
Over 6.5: 43%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
COL
Mackenzie Blackwood - 13-1-1 | 0.924 SV% | 2.07 GAA
WPG
Eric Comrie - 6-9-1 | 0.880 SV% | 3.49 GAA
| Stat | COL | WPG |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.924 | 0.880 |
| Last 5 SV% | — | — |
| SV% vs Opponent | — | — |
| GAA | 2.07 | 3.49 |
Last 5 / vs opponent shown when available in goalie stats. Confirmed goalie row used when available; otherwise current projected starter is shown.
Goalie Game Metrics
| Team | Goalie | SA | Saves | GA | SV% | xGA | HD Faced | GSAx |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COL | Mackenzie Blackwood | 22 | 20 | 2 | 90.9% | 2.53 | 3 | 0.53 |
| WPG | Eric Comrie | 38 | 33 | 5 | 86.8% | 3.38 | 3 | -1.62 |
SA uses shots on goal plus goals. xGA, high-danger faced, and GSAx use modeled scoring attempts against. GSAx is xGA minus goals against.
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 44% • COL at home vs WPG: 4-4
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-28 | COL 2 - 4 WPG | WPG | COL |
| 2026-03-26 | WPG 2 - 3 COL | COL | COL |
| 2026-03-14 | WPG 3 - 1 COL | WPG | COL |
| 2025-12-19 | COL 3 - 2 WPG | COL | COL |
| 2025-01-22 | COL 2 - 3 WPG | WPG | COL |
Shot Quality by Period
| Period | Team | Shots | High Danger | xG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | COL | 19 | 0 | 0.92 |
| 1 | WPG | 15 | 0 | 0.77 |
| 2 | COL | 12 | 0 | 0.68 |
| 2 | WPG | 12 | 2 | 1.17 |
| 3 | COL | 16 | 3 | 1.78 |
| 3 | WPG | 9 | 1 | 0.59 |
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: 74.4%
Total Goals
Actual: 7.0
Expected: 6.0
Score Breakdown
Colorado Avalanche 5 - 2 Winnipeg Jets
Expected: 3.5 - 2.5
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