San Jose Sharks at Pittsburgh Penguins NHL Predictions
2025-12-13 • PPG Paints Arena
Pittsburgh Penguins 5 - 6 San Jose Sharks (OT)
🚨 Upset Loss (66% underdog)
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
PIT: 65.8%
SJS: 34.2%
Expected Goals
PIT: 4.14
SJS: 2.82
Total Goals
Median: 6.4
Over 5.5: 58%
Over 6.5: 43%
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 67% • PIT at home vs SJS: 2-1
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-13 | PIT 5 - 6 SJS | SJS | PIT |
| 2025-10-18 | SJS 0 - 3 PIT | PIT | PIT |
| 2025-01-27 | SJS 2 - 1 PIT | SJS | PIT |
| 2024-11-16 | PIT 4 - 3 SJS | PIT | PIT |
| 2024-03-14 | PIT 6 - 3 SJS | PIT | PIT |
Shot Quality by Period
| Period | Team | Shots | High Danger | xG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PIT | 14 | 1 | 1.43 |
| 1 | SJS | 17 | 0 | 1.12 |
| 2 | PIT | 27 | 1 | 1.64 |
| 2 | SJS | 10 | 0 | 0.65 |
| 3 | PIT | 16 | 2 | 1.38 |
| 3 | SJS | 23 | 5 | 3.08 |
| 4 | PIT | 1 | 0 | 0.08 |
| 4 | SJS | 1 | 0 | 0.15 |
Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.
🎯 Shot Chart
📈 Post-Game Analysis
Prediction Result
❌ Incorrect
Confidence: 65.8%
Total Goals
Actual: 11.0
Expected: 7.0
Score Breakdown
Pittsburgh Penguins 5 - 6 San Jose Sharks
Expected: 4.1 - 2.8
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