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Winnipeg Jets at Columbus Blue Jackets NHL Predictions

2024-03-17 • Nationwide Arena
Columbus Blue Jackets 1 - 6 Winnipeg Jets

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
CBJ: 36.3%
WPG: 63.7%
Expected Goals
CBJ: 2.34
WPG: 3.56
Total Goals
Median: 5.9
Over 5.5: 53%
Over 6.5: 41%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 83% • CBJ at home vs WPG: 0-3
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-04-04CBJ 1 - 2 WPGWPGCBJ
2025-11-18WPG 5 - 2 CBJWPGWPG
2024-12-08WPG 1 - 4 CBJCBJCBJ
2024-11-01CBJ 2 - 6 WPGWPGWPG
2024-03-17CBJ 1 - 6 WPGWPGWPG

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1CBJ1500.91
1WPG900.55
2CBJ1200.56
2WPG1711.04
3CBJ1611.02
3WPG820.85
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: 63.7%
Total Goals
Actual: 7.0
Expected: 5.9
Score Breakdown
Columbus Blue Jackets 1 - 6 Winnipeg Jets
Expected: 2.3 - 3.6