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2026-27 Preseason

Pittsburgh Penguins at Colorado Avalanche NHL Predictions

2025-03-04 • Ball Arena
Colorado Avalanche 4 - 1 Pittsburgh Penguins

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
COL: 65.5%
PIT: 34.5%
Expected Goals
COL: 3.75
PIT: 2.71
Total Goals
Median: 6.1
Over 5.5: 61%
Over 6.5: 47%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 67% • COL at home vs PIT: 2-1
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-03-24PIT 2 - 6 COLCOLCOL
2026-03-16COL 2 - 7 PITPITCOL
2025-03-04COL 4 - 1 PITCOLCOL
2024-12-10PIT 2 - 6 COLCOLCOL
2024-03-24COL 5 - 4 PITCOLCOL

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1COL1511.01
1PIT1611.37
2COL1311.00
2PIT1511.23
3COL1522.13
3PIT1300.30
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: 65.5%
Total Goals
Actual: 5.0
Expected: 6.5
Score Breakdown
Colorado Avalanche 4 - 1 Pittsburgh Penguins
Expected: 3.7 - 2.7