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
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-13 | STL 6 - 3 MIN | STL | STL |
| 2026-03-01 | MIN 1 - 3 STL | STL | MIN |
| 2025-10-09 | STL 0 - 5 MIN | MIN | MIN |
| 2025-03-15 | MIN 1 - 5 STL | STL | STL |
| 2025-01-07 | MIN 6 - 4 STL | MIN | STL |
Shot Quality by Period
| Period | Team | Shots | High Danger | xG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MIN | 11 | 0 | 0.66 |
| 1 | STL | 20 | 0 | 0.88 |
| 2 | MIN | 14 | 0 | 0.57 |
| 2 | STL | 8 | 0 | 0.36 |
| 3 | MIN | 8 | 1 | 0.87 |
| 3 | STL | 21 | 2 | 0.95 |
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
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