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New Jersey Devils at Vegas Golden Knights NHL Predictions

2025-03-02 • T-Mobile Arena
Vegas Golden Knights 2 - 0 New Jersey Devils

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
VGK: 73.0%
NJD: 27.0%
Expected Goals
VGK: 3.06
NJD: 2.23
Total Goals
Median: 6.0
Over 5.5: 63%
Over 6.5: 44%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 67% • VGK at home vs NJD: 2-1
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2025-12-17VGK 1 - 2 NJDNJDVGK
2025-12-05NJD 0 - 3 VGKVGKVGK
2025-03-02VGK 2 - 0 NJDVGKVGK
2025-02-06NJD 1 - 3 VGKVGKVGK
2024-03-17VGK 3 - 1 NJDVGKVGK

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1VGK1401.16
1NJD1700.96
2VGK1701.11
2NJD1000.49
3VGK1300.89
3NJD1500.91
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: 73.0%
Total Goals
Actual: 2.0
Expected: 5.3
Score Breakdown
Vegas Golden Knights 2 - 0 New Jersey Devils
Expected: 3.1 - 2.2