Pittsburgh Penguins at Minnesota Wild NHL Predictions
2025-03-09 • Xcel Energy Center
Minnesota Wild 1 - 3 Pittsburgh Penguins
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
MIN: 40.6%
PIT: 59.4%
Expected Goals
MIN: 2.90
PIT: 3.28
Total Goals
Median: 6.1
Over 5.5: 57%
Over 6.5: 45%
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 33% • MIN at home vs PIT: 1-2
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-21 | PIT 0 - 5 MIN | MIN | PIT |
| 2025-10-30 | MIN 1 - 4 PIT | PIT | MIN |
| 2025-03-09 | MIN 1 - 3 PIT | PIT | PIT |
| 2024-10-29 | PIT 3 - 5 MIN | MIN | PIT |
| 2024-02-09 | MIN 3 - 2 PIT | MIN | PIT |
Shot Quality by Period
| Period | Team | Shots | High Danger | xG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MIN | 13 | 0 | 0.87 |
| 1 | PIT | 9 | 0 | 0.35 |
| 2 | MIN | 16 | 0 | 0.83 |
| 2 | PIT | 9 | 1 | 0.92 |
| 3 | MIN | 19 | 0 | 1.34 |
| 3 | PIT | 10 | 1 | 0.98 |
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: 59.4%
Total Goals
Actual: 4.0
Expected: 6.2
Score Breakdown
Minnesota Wild 1 - 3 Pittsburgh Penguins
Expected: 2.9 - 3.3
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