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Columbus Blue Jackets at Anaheim Ducks NHL Predictions

2024-02-21 • Honda Center
Anaheim Ducks 4 - 7 Columbus Blue Jackets
🚨 Upset Loss (56% underdog)

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
ANA: 56.1%
CBJ: 43.9%
Expected Goals
ANA: 3.63
CBJ: 3.11
Total Goals
Median: 6.6
Over 5.5: 67%
Over 6.5: 52%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 50% • ANA at home vs CBJ: 2-1
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2025-12-20ANA 4 - 3 CBJANAANA
2025-12-16CBJ 4 - 3 ANACBJCBJ
2024-12-14CBJ 3 - 4 ANAANACBJ
2024-11-10ANA 4 - 2 CBJANACBJ
2024-02-21ANA 4 - 7 CBJCBJANA

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1ANA1300.77
1CBJ1021.22
2ANA1121.10
2CBJ1500.73
3ANA1700.97
3CBJ1121.75
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
❌ Incorrect
Confidence: 56.1%
Total Goals
Actual: 11.0
Expected: 6.7
Score Breakdown
Anaheim Ducks 4 - 7 Columbus Blue Jackets
Expected: 3.6 - 3.1