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Carolina Hurricanes at San Jose Sharks NHL Predictions

2025-03-20 • SAP Center at San Jose
San Jose Sharks 1 - 3 Carolina Hurricanes

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
SJS: 24.7%
CAR: 75.3%
Expected Goals
SJS: 2.35
CAR: 4.20
Total Goals
Median: 5.9
Over 5.5: 58%
Over 6.5: 48%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 83% • SJS at home vs CAR: 0-3
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2025-12-07CAR 1 - 4 SJSSJSCAR
2025-10-14SJS 1 - 5 CARCARCAR
2025-03-20SJS 1 - 3 CARCARCAR
2024-12-10CAR 3 - 2 SJSCARCAR
2023-10-27CAR 3 - 0 SJSCARCAR

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1SJS1011.37
1CAR1300.78
2SJS900.74
2CAR1600.99
3SJS1500.91
3CAR1421.07
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: 75.3%
Total Goals
Actual: 4.0
Expected: 6.6
Score Breakdown
San Jose Sharks 1 - 3 Carolina Hurricanes
Expected: 2.3 - 4.2