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Detroit Red Wings at Winnipeg Jets NHL Predictions

2025-01-04 • Canada Life Centre
Winnipeg Jets 2 - 4 Detroit Red Wings

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
WPG: 49.8%
DET: 50.2%
Expected Goals
WPG: 2.91
DET: 3.06
Total Goals
Median: 5.9
Over 5.5: 54%
Over 6.5: 40%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 67% • WPG at home vs DET: 1-2
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-01-24WPG 1 - 5 DETDETWPG
2025-12-31DET 2 - 1 WPGDETDET
2025-01-04WPG 2 - 4 DETDETDET
2024-10-30DET 2 - 6 WPGWPGWPG
2023-12-20WPG 5 - 2 DETWPGWPG

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1WPG1200.84
1DET2101.37
2WPG1700.80
2DET700.35
3WPG1700.71
3DET1011.47
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: 50.2%
Total Goals
Actual: 6.0
Expected: 6.0
Score Breakdown
Winnipeg Jets 2 - 4 Detroit Red Wings
Expected: 2.9 - 3.1