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Winnipeg Jets at Montreal Canadiens NHL Predictions

2025-01-28 • Centre Bell
Montreal Canadiens 1 - 4 Winnipeg Jets

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
MTL: 46.1%
WPG: 53.9%
Expected Goals
MTL: 2.86
WPG: 3.11
Total Goals
Median: 6.5
Over 5.5: 57%
Over 6.5: 45%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 67% • MTL at home vs WPG: 2-1
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-02-04WPG 1 - 5 MTLMTLMTL
2025-12-03MTL 3 - 2 WPGMTLMTL
2025-01-28MTL 1 - 4 WPGWPGWPG
2024-12-14WPG 4 - 2 MTLWPGWPG
2023-12-18WPG 2 - 3 MTLMTLWPG

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1MTL1600.89
1WPG1200.80
2MTL700.57
2WPG2311.36
3MTL1511.05
3WPG911.49
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: 53.9%
Total Goals
Actual: 5.0
Expected: 6.0
Score Breakdown
Montreal Canadiens 1 - 4 Winnipeg Jets
Expected: 2.9 - 3.1