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2026-27 Preseason

Vegas Golden Knights at Detroit Red Wings NHL Predictions

2025-03-16 • Little Caesars Arena
Detroit Red Wings 3 - 0 Vegas Golden Knights

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
DET: 53.5%
VGK: 46.5%
Expected Goals
DET: 2.75
VGK: 3.25
Total Goals
Median: 6.3
Over 5.5: 57%
Over 6.5: 43%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 67% • DET at home vs VGK: 2-1
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-03-04DET 3 - 4 VGKVGKDET
2025-11-04VGK 1 - 0 DETVGKVGK
2025-03-22VGK 6 - 3 DETVGKVGK
2025-03-16DET 3 - 0 VGKDETDET
2024-03-09VGK 5 - 3 DETVGKVGK

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1DET1301.20
1VGK1000.43
2DET1710.73
2VGK1200.47
3DET1411.07
3VGK1200.69
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: 53.5%
Total Goals
Actual: 3.0
Expected: 6.0
Score Breakdown
Detroit Red Wings 3 - 0 Vegas Golden Knights
Expected: 2.8 - 3.2