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2026-27 Preseason

Detroit Red Wings at New Jersey Devils NHL Predictions

2025-04-16 • Prudential Center
New Jersey Devils 2 - 5 Detroit Red Wings

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
NJD: 49.3%
DET: 50.7%
Expected Goals
NJD: 3.35
DET: 2.96
Total Goals
Median: 6.1
Over 5.5: 57%
Over 6.5: 43%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 67% • NJD at home vs DET: 3-2
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-04-11DET 3 - 5 NJDNJDNJD
2026-03-08NJD 0 - 3 DETDETNJD
2025-11-24NJD 4 - 3 DETNJDNJD
2025-04-16NJD 2 - 5 DETDETDET
2024-11-29DET 4 - 5 NJDNJDNJD

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1NJD1400.39
1DET1601.09
2NJD1000.46
2DET1300.68
3NJD2311.40
3DET1221.48
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: 50.7%
Total Goals
Actual: 7.0
Expected: 6.3
Score Breakdown
New Jersey Devils 2 - 5 Detroit Red Wings
Expected: 3.4 - 3.0