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Winnipeg Jets at Detroit Red Wings

NHLregular โ€ข 2027-2028 Season
completed
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Red Wings
Detroit
2
vs
Jets logo
Jets
Winnipeg
3
DET 52%48% WPG
Prediction Confidence:
Moderate

Detroit Red Wings 52% to win. The biggest signal favoring Red Wings:

  • Home Field Advantage. Red Wings are 1-2 at home this season; Jets are 0-2 on the road

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VenueLittle Caesars Arena
Detroit, MI

Team Comparison

Head-to-head snapshot based on our model inputs

Jets (away)
Red Wings (home)
48%
Win probability
52%
0
High-impact factors
0
4
Players ruled out
6

Post-Game Analysis

How our model performed

The Jets defeated the Red Wings 3-2.

Our model predicted the Red Wings would win with 52% confidence, but the Jets pulled off the upset. These outcomes are what keep sports compelling -- and help our model learn.

Looking at the factors our model weighed:

  • Home Field Advantage favored the Red Wings and was a notable factor: Red Wings are 1-2 at home this season; Jets are 0-2 on the road
  • Injuries favored the Jets and was a notable factor: Jets healthier: 4 out, 0 doubtful vs Red Wings 6 out, 0 doubtful
  • ELO Rating was neutral and a contributing factor: Red Wings ELO 1479 vs Jets ELO 1492 (diff: -13)
  • Both teams are dealing with injuries -- the Red Wings have 6 player(s) ruled out, while the Jets have 4.

This analysis was generated from our model's pre-game assessment compared against the actual result. Factor accuracy helps improve future predictions.

Jets won 2-3

Jets won in a close game

Prediction IncorrectWe predicted Red Wings at 52%

Key Factors

What's driving the win probability for this game

  • Home Field AdvantageFavors Detroit Red Wings
  • InjuriesFavors Winnipeg Jets
  • ELO RatingNeutral
  • Recent FormNeutral
  • Head to HeadNeutral
  • Rest DaysNeutral
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What's Driving This Game

Each factor's contribution to the final win probability

WPG
DET
Home Field Advantage
Injuries
ELO Rating
Recent Form
Favours WPG|Favours DET

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Understanding the win probability calculation

Model version: 1.1.0 โ€ข Calculated: 10/4/2026, 4:45:04 PM

Red Wings

Marco KasperC(Upper Body)
OUT
Dylan LarkinC(Upper Body)
OUT
Jacob Bernard-DockerD(Upper Body)
OUT
Simon EdvinssonD(Contract Dispute)
OUT
Carter BearLW(Upper Body)
OUT
Chase StillmanRW(Undisclosed)
OUT

Jets

Garrett BrownC(Lower Body)
OUT
Elias SalomonssonD(Shoulder)
OUT
Connor HellebuyckG(Suspension)
OUT
Walker DuehrRW(Lower Body)
OUT

Key Players

Jets

Connor HellebuyckGOUT
-8.7% win prob impact
Stuart SkinnerG
Clay StevensonG
Mark ScheifeleC
Gabriel VilardiC

Red Wings

John GibsonG
Daniil TarasovG
Emmitt FinnieC
Nate DanielsonC
Michael RasmussenC

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Frequently Asked Questions

Red Wings has a 52% win probability, while Jets has a 48% win probability based on our analysis.

Our model considers offensive and defensive efficiency, rest days, injury impact, and historical performance.

This game is being played at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI.

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