Utah Hockey Club at Vegas Golden Knights NHL Predictions
2026-04-29 • T-Mobile Arena
Vegas Golden Knights 5 - 4 Utah Hockey Club (OT)
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
VGK: 61.8%
UTA: 38.2%
Expected Goals
VGK: 3.23
UTA: 2.78
Total Goals
Median: 6.3
Over 5.5: 59%
Over 6.5: 47%
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 67% • VGK at home vs UTA: 3-3
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-01 | UTA 1 - 5 VGK | VGK | VGK |
| 2026-04-29 | VGK 5 - 4 UTA | VGK | VGK |
| 2026-04-27 | UTA 4 - 5 VGK | VGK | VGK |
| 2026-04-24 | UTA 4 - 2 VGK | UTA | VGK |
| 2026-04-21 | VGK 2 - 3 UTA | UTA | VGK |
Shot Quality by Period
| Period | Team | Shots | High Danger | xG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VGK | 11 | 1 | 1.15 |
| 1 | UTA | 11 | 0 | 0.53 |
| 2 | VGK | 18 | 1 | 1.05 |
| 2 | UTA | 16 | 0 | 0.87 |
| 3 | VGK | 8 | 1 | 0.57 |
| 3 | UTA | 19 | 0 | 1.03 |
| 4 | VGK | 11 | 0 | 0.47 |
| 4 | UTA | 12 | 0 | 0.58 |
| 5 | VGK | 5 | 0 | 0.43 |
| 5 | UTA | 3 | 1 | 0.44 |
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
✅ Correct
Confidence: 61.8%
Total Goals
Actual: 9.0
Expected: 6.0
Score Breakdown
Vegas Golden Knights 5 - 4 Utah Hockey Club
Expected: 3.2 - 2.8
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