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New Jersey Devils at Nashville Predators NHL Predictions

2025-02-23 • Bridgestone Arena
Nashville Predators 0 - 5 New Jersey Devils
🚨 Upset Loss (52% underdog)

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
NSH: 52.4%
NJD: 47.6%
Expected Goals
NSH: 2.94
NJD: 3.06
Total Goals
Median: 6.1
Over 5.5: 57%
Over 6.5: 40%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 50% • NSH at home vs NJD: 0-3
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-03-26NSH 2 - 4 NJDNJDNJD
2026-01-29NJD 3 - 2 NSHNJDNSH
2025-02-23NSH 0 - 5 NJDNJDNSH
2024-11-25NJD 5 - 2 NSHNJDNJD
2024-04-07NJD 2 - 3 NSHNSHNSH

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1NSH1501.11
1NJD1511.05
2NSH1401.11
2NJD1700.89
3NSH2411.42
3NJD1401.09
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: 52.4%
Total Goals
Actual: 5.0
Expected: 6.0
Score Breakdown
Nashville Predators 0 - 5 New Jersey Devils
Expected: 2.9 - 3.1