Boston Bruins at Columbus Blue Jackets NHL Predictions

2024-12-27 • Nationwide Arena

Columbus Blue Jackets 6 - 2 Boston Bruins

🚨 Upset Win (57% underdog)

Win Probability

CBJ: 43.1%

BOS: 56.9%

Expected Goals

CBJ: 3.17

BOS: 3.09

Total Goals

Median: 5.9

Over 5.5: 60%

Over 6.5: 45%

Model accuracy in this matchup: 44% • CBJ at home vs BOS: 2-3

Date	Score	Winner	Model Pick
2026-04-12	CBJ 2 - 3 BOS	BOS	CBJ
2026-03-29	CBJ 3 - 4 BOS	BOS	CBJ
2026-02-26	BOS 4 - 2 CBJ	BOS	BOS
2024-12-28	BOS 4 - 0 CBJ	BOS	BOS
2024-12-27	CBJ 6 - 2 BOS	CBJ	BOS

Period	Team	Shots	High Danger	xG
1	CBJ	20	1	1.41
1	BOS	8	0	0.33
2	CBJ	19	0	1.59
2	BOS	12	1	0.70
3	CBJ	13	1	0.87
3	BOS	15	1	0.92

Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.

Prediction Result

❌ Incorrect

Confidence: 56.9%

Total Goals

Actual: 8.0

Expected: 6.3

Score Breakdown

Columbus Blue Jackets 6 - 2 Boston Bruins

Expected: 3.2 - 3.1