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2026-27 Preseason

San Jose Sharks at Columbus Blue Jackets NHL Predictions

2024-03-16 • Nationwide Arena
Columbus Blue Jackets 4 - 2 San Jose Sharks

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
CBJ: 62.9%
SJS: 37.1%
Expected Goals
CBJ: 3.78
SJS: 3.04
Total Goals
Median: 6.6
Over 5.5: 64%
Over 6.5: 51%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 50% • CBJ at home vs SJS: 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
1CBJ1411.08
1SJS1411.21
2CBJ810.64
2SJS1411.23
3CBJ710.99
3SJS2401.44
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: 62.9%
Total Goals
Actual: 6.0
Expected: 6.8
Score Breakdown
Columbus Blue Jackets 4 - 2 San Jose Sharks
Expected: 3.8 - 3.0