Columbus Blue Jackets at Carolina Hurricanes NHL Predictions
2024-12-15 • Lenovo Center
Carolina Hurricanes 4 - 1 Columbus Blue Jackets
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
CAR: 62.3%
CBJ: 37.7%
Expected Goals
CAR: 3.52
CBJ: 2.54
Total Goals
Median: 5.9
Over 5.5: 53%
Over 6.5: 39%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
CAR
Brandon Bussi - 23-3-1 | 0.906 SV% | 2.16 GAA
CBJ
Jet Greaves - 18-12-6 | 0.910 SV% | 2.62 GAA
| Stat | CAR | CBJ |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.901 | 0.909 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.915 | 0.928 |
| SV% vs Opponent | 0.958 | 0.903 |
| GAA | 2.33 | 2.62 |
Last 5 / vs opponent shown when available in goalie stats.
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 89% • CAR at home vs CBJ: 5-0
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-09 | CAR 4 - 1 CBJ | CAR | CAR |
| 2025-01-23 | CAR 7 - 4 CBJ | CAR | CAR |
| 2024-12-31 | CBJ 4 - 3 CAR | CBJ | CBJ |
| 2024-12-15 | CAR 4 - 1 CBJ | CAR | CAR |
| 2024-11-23 | CBJ 5 - 4 CAR | CBJ | CBJ |
⚡ In-Game Win Probability
Goals
| Period | Time | Team | Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19:08 | CAR | Goal |
| 1 | 08:28 | CAR | Goal |
| 2 | 17:16 | CAR | Goal |
| 2 | 15:52 | CAR | Goal |
| 3 | 06:19 | CAR | Goal |
📈 Post-Game Analysis
Prediction Result
✅ Correct
Confidence: 62.3%
Total Goals
Actual: 5.0
Expected: 6.1
Score Breakdown
Carolina Hurricanes 4 - 1 Columbus Blue Jackets
Expected: 3.5 - 2.5