Columbus Blue Jackets at Minnesota Wild NHL Predictions

2024-10-10 • Xcel Energy Center

Minnesota Wild 3 - 2 Columbus Blue Jackets

🚨 Upset Win (55% underdog)

Win Probability

MIN: 44.9%

CBJ: 55.1%

Expected Goals

MIN: 2.65

CBJ: 3.35

Total Goals

Median: 6.1

Over 5.5: 65%

Over 6.5: 45%

Model accuracy in this matchup: 33% • MIN at home vs CBJ: 1-2

Date	Score	Winner	Model Pick
2025-12-18	CBJ 2 - 5 MIN	MIN	CBJ
2025-10-11	MIN 4 - 7 CBJ	CBJ	CBJ
2024-10-19	CBJ 1 - 3 MIN	MIN	CBJ
2024-10-10	MIN 3 - 2 CBJ	MIN	CBJ
2024-01-06	CBJ 3 - 4 MIN	MIN	MIN

Period	Team	Shots	High Danger	xG
1	MIN	16	0	0.76
1	CBJ	10	0	0.71
2	MIN	9	0	0.45
2	CBJ	21	0	1.34
3	MIN	10	0	0.81
3	CBJ	15	1	0.90

Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.

Prediction Result

❌ Incorrect

Confidence: 55.1%

Total Goals

Actual: 5.0

Expected: 6.0

Score Breakdown

Minnesota Wild 3 - 2 Columbus Blue Jackets

Expected: 2.7 - 3.3