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St. Louis Blues at Minnesota Wild NHL Predictions

2025-01-07 • Xcel Energy Center
Minnesota Wild 6 - 4 St. Louis Blues
🚨 Upset Win (52% underdog)

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
MIN: 48.3%
STL: 51.7%
Expected Goals
MIN: 3.21
STL: 3.21
Total Goals
Median: 5.8
Over 5.5: 56%
Over 6.5: 45%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 55% • MIN at home vs STL: 2-3
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-04-13STL 6 - 3 MINSTLSTL
2026-03-01MIN 1 - 3 STLSTLMIN
2025-10-09STL 0 - 5 MINMINMIN
2025-03-15MIN 1 - 5 STLSTLSTL
2025-01-07MIN 6 - 4 STLMINSTL

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1MIN1100.66
1STL2000.88
2MIN1400.57
2STL800.36
3MIN810.87
3STL2120.95
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: 51.7%
Total Goals
Actual: 10.0
Expected: 6.4
Score Breakdown
Minnesota Wild 6 - 4 St. Louis Blues
Expected: 3.2 - 3.2