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Utah Hockey Club at Detroit Red Wings NHL Predictions

2027-01-07 • Little Caesars Arena
Detroit Red Wings vs Utah Hockey Club @ 7:00 PM EST

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
DET: 37.8%
UTA: 62.2%
Expected Goals
DET: 2.28
UTA: 3.36
Total Goals
Median: 6.3
Over 5.5: 63%
Over 6.5: 47%

🥅 Goalie Matchup

DET
John Gibson - 29-22-4 | 0.901 SV% | 2.72 GAA
UTA
Karel Vejmelka - 38-20-3 | 0.896 SV% | 2.75 GAA
StatDETUTA
Season SV%0.8930.895
Last 5 SV%0.8620.881
SV% vs Opponent0.8750.966
GAA2.972.68
Last 5 / vs opponent shown when available in goalie stats. Confirmed goalie row used when available; otherwise current projected starter is shown.

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 75% • DET at home vs UTA: 0-2
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-02-04UTA 4 - 1 DETUTAUTA
2025-12-17DET 1 - 4 UTAUTAUTA
2025-03-24UTA 1 - 5 DETDETUTA
2025-03-06DET 2 - 4 UTAUTAUTA

🔮 Game Preview

This game is scheduled for 2027-01-07 at 7:00 PM EST.

Check back after the game for in-game win probability analysis and post-game results.