New Jersey Devils at Pittsburgh Penguins NHL Predictions
2025-02-04 • PPG Paints Arena
Pittsburgh Penguins 2 - 3 New Jersey Devils
🚨 Upset Loss (50% underdog)
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
PIT: 50.4%
NJD: 49.6%
Expected Goals
PIT: 3.10
NJD: 3.07
Total Goals
Median: 6.1
Over 5.5: 59%
Over 6.5: 44%
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 64% • PIT at home vs NJD: 3-2
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-09 | NJD 2 - 5 PIT | PIT | NJD |
| 2026-02-26 | PIT 4 - 1 NJD | PIT | PIT |
| 2026-01-08 | PIT 4 - 1 NJD | PIT | PIT |
| 2025-11-08 | NJD 2 - 1 PIT | NJD | NJD |
| 2025-04-11 | NJD 2 - 4 PIT | PIT | PIT |
Shot Quality by Period
| Period | Team | Shots | High Danger | xG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PIT | 20 | 0 | 1.05 |
| 1 | NJD | 8 | 1 | 0.88 |
| 2 | PIT | 12 | 0 | 0.43 |
| 2 | NJD | 16 | 1 | 1.37 |
| 3 | PIT | 12 | 0 | 0.55 |
| 3 | NJD | 7 | 0 | 0.42 |
| 4 | PIT | 3 | 0 | 0.25 |
| 4 | NJD | 3 | 0 | 0.23 |
| 5 | PIT | 7 | 2 | 1.96 |
| 5 | NJD | 7 | 3 | 2.76 |
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: 50.4%
Total Goals
Actual: 5.0
Expected: 6.2
Score Breakdown
Pittsburgh Penguins 2 - 3 New Jersey Devils
Expected: 3.1 - 3.1
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