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Winnipeg Jets at Detroit Red Wings NHL Predictions

2025-12-31 • Little Caesars Arena
Detroit Red Wings 2 - 1 Winnipeg Jets

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
DET: 52.4%
WPG: 47.6%
Expected Goals
DET: 3.20
WPG: 3.08
Total Goals
Median: 6.2
Over 5.5: 57%
Over 6.5: 44%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 67% • DET at home vs WPG: 1-2
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-01-24WPG 1 - 5 DETDETWPG
2025-12-31DET 2 - 1 WPGDETDET
2025-01-04WPG 2 - 4 DETDETDET
2024-10-30DET 2 - 6 WPGWPGWPG
2023-12-20WPG 5 - 2 DETWPGWPG

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1DET1000.59
1WPG810.60
2DET900.41
2WPG1100.63
3DET400.16
3WPG1601.09
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 Winnipeg Jets at Detroit Red Wings

📈 Post-Game Analysis

Prediction Result
✅ Correct
Confidence: 52.4%
Total Goals
Actual: 3.0
Expected: 6.3
Score Breakdown
Detroit Red Wings 2 - 1 Winnipeg Jets
Expected: 3.2 - 3.1