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Columbus Blue Jackets at Edmonton Oilers NHL Predictions

2024-12-05 • Rogers Place
Edmonton Oilers 6 - 3 Columbus Blue Jackets

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
EDM: 66.1%
CBJ: 33.9%
Expected Goals
EDM: 3.95
CBJ: 2.84
Total Goals
Median: 6.3
Over 5.5: 61%
Over 6.5: 49%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 67% • EDM at home vs CBJ: 3-0
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2025-11-13CBJ 5 - 4 EDMCBJCBJ
2025-11-10EDM 5 - 4 CBJEDMEDM
2024-12-05EDM 6 - 3 CBJEDMEDM
2024-10-28CBJ 6 - 1 EDMCBJEDM
2024-03-07CBJ 4 - 2 EDMCBJEDM

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1EDM1610.93
1CBJ1200.59
2EDM2012.15
2CBJ1200.61
3EDM1100.70
3CBJ700.31
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: 66.1%
Total Goals
Actual: 9.0
Expected: 6.8
Score Breakdown
Edmonton Oilers 6 - 3 Columbus Blue Jackets
Expected: 4.0 - 2.8