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Detroit Red Wings at Tampa Bay Lightning NHL Predictions

2026-04-13 • Benchmark International Arena
Tampa Bay Lightning 4 - 3 Detroit Red Wings (OT)

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
TBL: 61.4%
DET: 38.6%
Expected Goals
TBL: 3.49
DET: 2.82
Total Goals
Median: 6.2
Over 5.5: 57%
Over 6.5: 43%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 73% • TBL at home vs DET: 3-2
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-04-13TBL 4 - 3 DETTBLTBL
2026-03-12TBL 4 - 1 DETTBLTBL
2025-11-28DET 3 - 6 TBLTBLTBL
2025-10-17DET 2 - 1 TBLDETDET
2025-04-11TBL 3 - 4 DETDETTBL

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1TBL1210.89
1DET2121.19
2TBL1521.40
2DET810.77
3TBL600.31
3DET1400.89
4TBL110.34
4DET100.19
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 Detroit Red Wings at Tampa Bay Lightning

📈 Post-Game Analysis

Prediction Result
✅ Correct
Confidence: 61.4%
Total Goals
Actual: 7.0
Expected: 6.3
Score Breakdown
Tampa Bay Lightning 4 - 3 Detroit Red Wings
Expected: 3.5 - 2.8