Brandon Saad vs Nick Schmaltz

2024-25 · Faceoff Head-to-Head
Scouting Report

Nick Schmaltz holds a +21.2% FO% edge overall.

Prediction Breakdown
Model XGBoost ML Model
Overall FO% (Bayesian) Saad 45.6% vs Schmaltz 49.4% (-21.2%)
Offensive zone Schmaltz 70.2%
Defensive zone Schmaltz 55.8%
Neutral zone Schmaltz 54.8%
Result Nick Schmaltz favored at 60.3%
39.7%
60.3%
Saad Schmaltz
No head-to-head faceoffs recorded

Situation Matchup

Situation
Saad
Schmaltz
Edge
Even Strength
28.0% (25)
48.1% (268)
-20.1%
On even strength, Schmaltz has a +20.1% edge.

Handedness & Splits

Handedness
Schmaltz shoots right. Saad is 21.4% vs right-shot opponents (14).
Saad shoots left. Schmaltz is 48.1% vs left-shot opponents (291).
Home / Away
Saad
Schmaltz
Home
29.4% (17)
49.0% (206)
Away
25.0% (8)
49.4% (170)
By Period
Saad
Schmaltz
P1
25.0%
53.6%
P2
0.0%
46.2%
P3
50.0%
50.4%
Final 5 min
0.0%
39.6%

Recent Form

Player
Last 50
Last 200
Career
Saad
28.0%
37.5%
28.0%
Schmaltz
40.0%
46.0%
49.2%