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Boston Bruins at Columbus Blue Jackets NHL Predictions

2024-12-27 • Nationwide Arena
Columbus Blue Jackets 6 - 2 Boston Bruins
🚨 Upset Win (57% underdog)

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

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%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 44% • CBJ at home vs BOS: 2-3
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-04-12CBJ 2 - 3 BOSBOSCBJ
2026-03-29CBJ 3 - 4 BOSBOSCBJ
2026-02-26BOS 4 - 2 CBJBOSBOS
2024-12-28BOS 4 - 0 CBJBOSBOS
2024-12-27CBJ 6 - 2 BOSCBJBOS

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1CBJ2011.41
1BOS800.33
2CBJ1901.59
2BOS1210.70
3CBJ1310.87
3BOS1510.92
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
❌ 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