Vegas Golden Knights at Utah Hockey Club NHL Predictions
2026-05-01 • Delta Center
Utah Hockey Club 1 - 5 Vegas Golden Knights
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
UTA: 43.2%
VGK: 56.8%
Expected Goals
UTA: 3.04
VGK: 3.19
Total Goals
Median: 6.2
Over 5.5: 59%
Over 6.5: 46%
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 67% • UTA at home vs VGK: 2-4
| 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 | UTA | 11 | 0 | 0.94 |
| 1 | VGK | 16 | 0 | 1.18 |
| 2 | UTA | 13 | 0 | 0.67 |
| 2 | VGK | 16 | 0 | 0.86 |
| 3 | UTA | 22 | 1 | 1.19 |
| 3 | VGK | 9 | 1 | 0.93 |
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: 56.8%
Total Goals
Actual: 6.0
Expected: 6.2
Score Breakdown
Utah Hockey Club 1 - 5 Vegas Golden Knights
Expected: 3.0 - 3.2
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