San Jose Sharks at Anaheim Ducks NHL Predictions
2025-12-29 • Honda Center
Anaheim Ducks 4 - 5 San Jose Sharks
🚨 Upset Loss (62% underdog)
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
ANA: 62.1%
SJS: 37.9%
Expected Goals
ANA: 3.86
SJS: 2.97
Total Goals
Median: 6.7
Over 5.5: 65%
Over 6.5: 53%
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 82% • ANA at home vs SJS: 5-1
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-09 | ANA 6 - 1 SJS | ANA | ANA |
| 2026-04-01 | SJS 4 - 3 ANA | SJS | SJS |
| 2025-12-29 | ANA 4 - 5 SJS | SJS | ANA |
| 2025-10-11 | SJS 6 - 7 ANA | ANA | ANA |
| 2025-04-01 | ANA 4 - 3 SJS | ANA | ANA |
Shot Quality by Period
| Period | Team | Shots | High Danger | xG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ANA | 18 | 1 | 1.63 |
| 1 | SJS | 12 | 1 | 0.93 |
| 2 | ANA | 24 | 0 | 1.42 |
| 2 | SJS | 6 | 0 | 0.59 |
| 3 | ANA | 21 | 2 | 1.99 |
| 3 | SJS | 5 | 0 | 0.30 |
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: 62.1%
Total Goals
Actual: 9.0
Expected: 6.8
Score Breakdown
Anaheim Ducks 4 - 5 San Jose Sharks
Expected: 3.9 - 3.0
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