Minnesota Wild at Columbus Blue Jackets NHL Predictions
2024-10-19 • Nationwide Arena
Columbus Blue Jackets 1 - 3 Minnesota Wild
🚨 Upset Loss (57% underdog)
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
CBJ: 56.9%
MIN: 43.1%
Expected Goals
CBJ: 2.96
MIN: 3.17
Total Goals
Median: 5.7
Over 5.5: 54%
Over 6.5: 42%
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 33% • CBJ at home vs MIN: 0-3
| 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 |
Shot Quality by Period
| Period | Team | Shots | High Danger | xG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CBJ | 9 | 0 | 0.29 |
| 1 | MIN | 17 | 1 | 1.31 |
| 2 | CBJ | 16 | 1 | 1.04 |
| 2 | MIN | 14 | 0 | 1.01 |
| 3 | CBJ | 12 | 0 | 0.59 |
| 3 | MIN | 17 | 1 | 0.97 |
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: 56.9%
Total Goals
Actual: 4.0
Expected: 6.1
Score Breakdown
Columbus Blue Jackets 1 - 3 Minnesota Wild
Expected: 3.0 - 3.2
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