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Dallas Stars at Tampa Bay Lightning NHL Predictions

2025-10-30 • Benchmark International Arena
Tampa Bay Lightning 2 - 1 Dallas Stars (OT)

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
TBL: 61.8%
DAL: 38.2%
Expected Goals
TBL: 3.20
DAL: 2.81
Total Goals
Median: 5.9
Over 5.5: 53%
Over 6.5: 40%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 83% • TBL at home vs DAL: 2-1
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-01-18DAL 1 - 4 TBLTBLTBL
2025-10-30TBL 2 - 1 DALTBLTBL
2025-03-20DAL 2 - 3 TBLTBLTBL
2024-11-23TBL 2 - 4 DALDALTBL
2023-12-04TBL 4 - 0 DALTBLTBL

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1TBL2021.90
1DAL910.57
2TBL2201.28
2DAL700.60
3TBL1311.05
3DAL1310.95
4TBL310.47
4DAL100.17
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 Dallas Stars at Tampa Bay Lightning

📈 Post-Game Analysis

Prediction Result
✅ Correct
Confidence: 61.8%
Total Goals
Actual: 3.0
Expected: 6.0
Score Breakdown
Tampa Bay Lightning 2 - 1 Dallas Stars
Expected: 3.2 - 2.8