VAN @ WPG NHL prediction: AI analysis & picks
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CONFIRMED GOALIES
GAME CONTEXT
Winnipeg has 5 wins, 8 losses and 3 losses in overtime or the shootout (16 games, 13 standings points). Its last game was on November 3, 2026, with 1 day of rest. Vancouver has 3 wins, 13 losses and 1 loss in overtime or the shootout (17 games, 7 standings points). Its last game was on November 3, 2026, with 1 day of rest.
KEY ABSENCES
GAME SCRIPT
Skinner is confirmed. Merilainen is probable. Over 10 starts, Skinner has a 0.892 save percentage and a GSAx of +0.26, compared with 0.882 and -0.29 for Merilainen: the goalie matchup leans slightly toward Winnipeg, though neither clears the 0.900 mark. At 5-on-5, Winnipeg holds a higher share of shots (48.3 vs. 44.8), without dominating. Both defenses allow a lot of expected goals (3.64 for Winnipeg, 4.10 for Vancouver), while Winnipeg scores only 2.10 goals per game on 2.89 expected goals.
OUR ANALYSIS
MONEYLINE: Our model gives Winnipeg a 68.7% chance, while the odds imply 66.2%. The numbers point the same way: Winnipeg has won the most recent meetings, with Vancouver winning only on March 18, 2025, and its share of shots is higher. The edge is slim and we are not publishing a moneyline pick.
TOTALS: Our model leans toward the Under 6.5, with a projection of 5.52 goals, 0.98 goals below the line, but the odds don't pay for that scenario. Winnipeg's actual goals (2.10) remain below its expected goals (2.89), which supports the Under. Goalies below 0.900 and leaky defenses point the other way. No total pick.
The status of Tom Willander, the Vancouver defenseman who is questionable for tonight, could change the read on the visiting defense. Josh Morrissey's return, estimated for November 8, 2026, comes after this game.
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Key Factors
| Team | xGF (10g) | xGA (10g) | Corsi% | PP% | PK% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAN |
2.56 | 4.10 | 44.8% | 20.0% | 72.0% |
| WPG |
2.89 | 3.64 | 48.3% | 9.1% | 47.6% |
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Frequently asked questions
When was VAN @ WPG played?
This NHL game was played on 2026-11-05.
Where can I find the prediction for VAN @ WPG?
This ProbWin page shows the predictions our model published before the game (moneyline and totals), the key stats for both sides, and the settled result — every prediction is kept, win or lose, in our public track record.
How are these predictions calculated?
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