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Columbus Blue Jackets at Winnipeg Jets NHL Predictions

2024-12-08 • Canada Life Centre
Winnipeg Jets 1 - 4 Columbus Blue Jackets

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
WPG: 47.3%
CBJ: 52.7%
Expected Goals
WPG: 3.21
CBJ: 2.97
Total Goals
Median: 6.0
Over 5.5: 57%
Over 6.5: 42%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 83% • WPG at home vs CBJ: 2-1
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-04-04CBJ 1 - 2 WPGWPGCBJ
2025-11-18WPG 5 - 2 CBJWPGWPG
2024-12-08WPG 1 - 4 CBJCBJCBJ
2024-11-01CBJ 2 - 6 WPGWPGWPG
2024-03-17CBJ 1 - 6 WPGWPGWPG

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1WPG1110.99
1CBJ2021.73
2WPG1510.86
2CBJ1110.86
3WPG1800.64
3CBJ1131.99
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: 52.7%
Total Goals
Actual: 5.0
Expected: 6.2
Score Breakdown
Winnipeg Jets 1 - 4 Columbus Blue Jackets
Expected: 3.2 - 3.0