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2026-27 Preseason

Columbus Blue Jackets at San Jose Sharks NHL Predictions

2024-02-17 • SAP Center at San Jose
San Jose Sharks 3 - 4 Columbus Blue Jackets

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
SJS: 42.9%
CBJ: 57.1%
Expected Goals
SJS: 2.94
CBJ: 3.32
Total Goals
Median: 6.3
Over 5.5: 60%
Over 6.5: 48%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 50% • SJS at home vs CBJ: 2-1
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-03-28CBJ 2 - 3 SJSSJSCBJ
2026-01-06SJS 5 - 2 CBJSJSCBJ
2025-01-16CBJ 4 - 1 SJSCBJCBJ
2024-11-05SJS 2 - 1 CBJSJSCBJ
2024-03-16CBJ 4 - 2 SJSCBJCBJ

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1SJS900.67
1CBJ2711.65
2SJS1921.40
2CBJ1711.38
3SJS1700.83
3CBJ2101.10
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: 57.1%
Total Goals
Actual: 7.0
Expected: 6.3
Score Breakdown
San Jose Sharks 3 - 4 Columbus Blue Jackets
Expected: 2.9 - 3.3