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Pittsburgh Penguins at San Jose Sharks NHL Predictions

2025-10-18 • SAP Center at San Jose
San Jose Sharks 0 - 3 Pittsburgh Penguins

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
SJS: 27.8%
PIT: 72.2%
Expected Goals
SJS: 1.87
PIT: 3.11
Total Goals
Median: 6.0
Over 5.5: 55%
Over 6.5: 38%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 67% • SJS at home vs PIT: 1-2
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2025-12-13PIT 5 - 6 SJSSJSPIT
2025-10-18SJS 0 - 3 PITPITPIT
2025-01-27SJS 2 - 1 PITSJSPIT
2024-11-16PIT 4 - 3 SJSPITPIT
2024-03-14PIT 6 - 3 SJSPITPIT

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1SJS1200.83
1PIT2011.26
2SJS1600.71
2PIT1000.58
3SJS1500.81
3PIT811.13
Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.

🎯 Shot Chart

Shot chart for Pittsburgh Penguins at San Jose Sharks

📈 Post-Game Analysis

Prediction Result
✅ Correct
Confidence: 72.2%
Total Goals
Actual: 3.0
Expected: 5.0
Score Breakdown
San Jose Sharks 0 - 3 Pittsburgh Penguins
Expected: 1.9 - 3.1