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Columbus Blue Jackets at Detroit Red Wings NHL Predictions

2024-03-19 • Little Caesars Arena
Detroit Red Wings 4 - 3 Columbus Blue Jackets
🚨 Upset Win (55% underdog)

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
DET: 45.3%
CBJ: 54.7%
Expected Goals
DET: 3.12
CBJ: 3.27
Total Goals
Median: 6.3
Over 5.5: 59%
Over 6.5: 48%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 56% • DET at home vs CBJ: 3-2
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-04-07DET 3 - 4 CBJCBJCBJ
2025-12-04CBJ 6 - 5 DETCBJCBJ
2025-11-22DET 4 - 3 CBJDETDET
2025-03-01CBJ 5 - 3 DETCBJDET
2025-02-27DET 2 - 5 CBJCBJDET

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1DET1100.83
1CBJ2631.80
2DET1020.91
2CBJ1200.77
3DET1421.46
3CBJ1010.87
4DET210.61
4CBJ000.00
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: 54.7%
Total Goals
Actual: 7.0
Expected: 6.4
Score Breakdown
Detroit Red Wings 4 - 3 Columbus Blue Jackets
Expected: 3.1 - 3.3