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2026-27 Preseason

New Jersey Devils at Pittsburgh Penguins NHL Predictions

2025-03-15 • PPG Paints Arena
Pittsburgh Penguins 7 - 3 New Jersey Devils

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
PIT: 52.4%
NJD: 47.6%
Expected Goals
PIT: 3.03
NJD: 3.13
Total Goals
Median: 6.2
Over 5.5: 57%
Over 6.5: 44%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 64% • PIT at home vs NJD: 3-2
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-04-09NJD 2 - 5 PITPITNJD
2026-02-26PIT 4 - 1 NJDPITPIT
2026-01-08PIT 4 - 1 NJDPITPIT
2025-11-08NJD 2 - 1 PITNJDNJD
2025-04-11NJD 2 - 4 PITPITPIT

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1PIT1321.05
1NJD1400.81
2PIT1511.39
2NJD1100.86
3PIT1211.40
3NJD2001.20
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: 52.4%
Total Goals
Actual: 10.0
Expected: 6.2
Score Breakdown
Pittsburgh Penguins 7 - 3 New Jersey Devils
Expected: 3.0 - 3.1