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Winnipeg Jets at Washington Capitals NHL Predictions

2025-02-01 • Capital One Arena
Washington Capitals 4 - 5 Winnipeg Jets
🚨 Upset Loss (61% underdog)

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
WSH: 61.3%
WPG: 38.7%
Expected Goals
WSH: 3.56
WPG: 2.99
Total Goals
Median: 6.3
Over 5.5: 62%
Over 6.5: 48%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 67% • WSH at home vs WPG: 2-1
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2025-12-13WPG 5 - 1 WSHWPGWSH
2025-11-26WSH 4 - 3 WPGWSHWSH
2025-03-25WPG 3 - 2 WSHWPGWPG
2025-02-01WSH 4 - 5 WPGWPGWSH
2024-03-24WSH 3 - 0 WPGWSHWSH

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1WSH700.25
1WPG2221.49
2WSH1300.94
2WPG1021.09
3WSH1900.83
3WPG1100.32
4WSH100.10
4WPG310.33
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: 61.3%
Total Goals
Actual: 9.0
Expected: 6.6
Score Breakdown
Washington Capitals 4 - 5 Winnipeg Jets
Expected: 3.6 - 3.0