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2026-27 Preseason

New Jersey Devils at Columbus Blue Jackets NHL Predictions

2024-01-19 • Nationwide Arena
Columbus Blue Jackets 1 - 4 New Jersey Devils

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
CBJ: 48.6%
NJD: 51.4%
Expected Goals
CBJ: 3.09
NJD: 3.24
Total Goals
Median: 6.3
Over 5.5: 62%
Over 6.5: 48%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 45% • CBJ at home vs NJD: 1-5
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-02-03NJD 0 - 3 CBJCBJNJD
2025-12-31CBJ 2 - 3 NJDNJDCBJ
2025-12-01NJD 3 - 5 CBJCBJNJD
2025-10-13CBJ 2 - 3 NJDNJDCBJ
2025-03-17CBJ 1 - 2 NJDNJDNJD

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1CBJ1000.47
1NJD1801.27
2CBJ2000.86
2NJD1400.63
3CBJ1911.34
3NJD1310.96
Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.

📈 Post-Game Analysis

Prediction Result
✅ Correct
Confidence: 51.4%
Total Goals
Actual: 5.0
Expected: 6.3
Score Breakdown
Columbus Blue Jackets 1 - 4 New Jersey Devils
Expected: 3.1 - 3.2