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Carolina Hurricanes at Dallas Stars NHL Predictions

2025-01-21 • American Airlines Center
Dallas Stars 1 - 2 Carolina Hurricanes

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
DAL: 46.8%
CAR: 53.2%
Expected Goals
DAL: 3.17
CAR: 3.66
Total Goals
Median: 6.4
Over 5.5: 60%
Over 6.5: 49%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 67% • DAL at home vs CAR: 2-1
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-01-06CAR 6 - 3 DALCARCAR
2025-10-25DAL 3 - 2 CARDALDAL
2025-01-21DAL 1 - 2 CARCARCAR
2024-11-25CAR 6 - 4 DALCARCAR
2024-02-24CAR 1 - 2 DALDALCAR

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1DAL720.58
1CAR1400.66
2DAL1301.16
2CAR800.47
3DAL2142.72
3CAR1100.83
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: 53.2%
Total Goals
Actual: 3.0
Expected: 6.8
Score Breakdown
Dallas Stars 1 - 2 Carolina Hurricanes
Expected: 3.2 - 3.7