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Columbus Blue Jackets at Vancouver Canucks NHL Predictions

2024-12-06 • Rogers Arena
Vancouver Canucks 5 - 2 Columbus Blue Jackets

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
VAN: 60.9%
CBJ: 39.1%
Expected Goals
VAN: 2.97
CBJ: 3.32
Total Goals
Median: 5.9
Over 5.5: 59%
Over 6.5: 43%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 83% • VAN at home vs CBJ: 3-0
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-01-15CBJ 4 - 1 VANCBJCBJ
2025-11-08VAN 4 - 3 CBJVANCBJ
2025-03-28CBJ 7 - 6 VANCBJCBJ
2024-12-06VAN 5 - 2 CBJVANVAN
2024-01-27VAN 5 - 4 CBJVANVAN

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1VAN710.44
1CBJ2711.15
2VAN1300.74
2CBJ1900.78
3VAN1332.37
3CBJ1000.60
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: 60.9%
Total Goals
Actual: 7.0
Expected: 6.3
Score Breakdown
Vancouver Canucks 5 - 2 Columbus Blue Jackets
Expected: 3.0 - 3.3