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Columbus Blue Jackets at Philadelphia Flyers NHL Predictions

2024-12-21 • Wells Fargo Center
Philadelphia Flyers 5 - 4 Columbus Blue Jackets

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
PHI: 60.9%
CBJ: 39.1%
Expected Goals
PHI: 3.32
CBJ: 2.77
Total Goals
Median: 6.0
Over 5.5: 53%
Over 6.5: 43%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 64% • PHI at home vs CBJ: 2-4
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-03-24PHI 2 - 3 CBJCBJCBJ
2026-03-14PHI 1 - 2 CBJCBJCBJ
2026-01-28CBJ 5 - 3 PHICBJCBJ
2025-04-15PHI 0 - 3 CBJCBJPHI
2025-01-14CBJ 3 - 2 PHICBJCBJ

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1PHI1310.79
1CBJ900.51
2PHI1300.81
2CBJ1200.63
3PHI1811.47
3CBJ1000.66
4PHI200.21
4CBJ200.30
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: 9.0
Expected: 6.1
Score Breakdown
Philadelphia Flyers 5 - 4 Columbus Blue Jackets
Expected: 3.3 - 2.8