Columbus Blue Jackets at Washington Capitals NHL Predictions

2024-11-02 • Capital One Arena

Washington Capitals 7 - 2 Columbus Blue Jackets

Win Probability

WSH: 76.0%

CBJ: 24.0%

Expected Goals

WSH: 4.92

CBJ: 1.81

Total Goals

Median: 6.2

Over 5.5: 54%

Over 6.5: 41%

Model accuracy in this matchup: 64% • WSH at home vs CBJ: 5-1

Date	Score	Winner	Model Pick
2026-04-14	CBJ 1 - 2 WSH	WSH	CBJ
2025-12-07	WSH 2 - 0 CBJ	WSH	WSH
2025-11-24	WSH 5 - 1 CBJ	WSH	WSH
2025-10-24	CBJ 1 - 5 WSH	WSH	WSH
2025-04-13	WSH 1 - 4 CBJ	CBJ	WSH

Period	Team	Shots	High Danger	xG
1	WSH	13	0	1.24
1	CBJ	13	1	1.05
2	WSH	10	1	0.99
2	CBJ	25	2	2.35
3	WSH	10	0	0.83
3	CBJ	17	0	0.53

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

Prediction Result

✅ Correct

Confidence: 76.0%

Total Goals

Actual: 9.0

Expected: 6.7

Score Breakdown

Washington Capitals 7 - 2 Columbus Blue Jackets

Expected: 4.9 - 1.8