Carolina Hurricanes at Columbus Blue Jackets NHL Predictions
2024-12-31 • Nationwide Arena
Columbus Blue Jackets 4 - 3 Carolina Hurricanes
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
CBJ: 59.5%
CAR: 40.5%
Expected Goals
CBJ: 2.61
CAR: 2.92
Total Goals
Median: 5.0
Over 5.5: 45%
Over 6.5: 32%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
CBJ
Jet Greaves - 18-12-6 | 0.910 SV% | 2.62 GAA
CAR
Brandon Bussi - 23-3-1 | 0.906 SV% | 2.16 GAA
| Stat | CBJ | CAR |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.909 | 0.901 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.928 | 0.915 |
| SV% vs Opponent | 0.903 | 0.958 |
| GAA | 2.62 | 2.33 |
Last 5 / vs opponent shown when available in goalie stats.
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 89% • CBJ at home vs CAR: 3-1
| 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 | 04:48 | CBJ | Goal |
| 1 | 09:59 | CBJ | Goal |
| 1 | 15:43 | CBJ | Goal |
| 2 | 05:47 | CBJ | Goal |
| 2 | 08:18 | CAR | Goal |
| 3 | 04:58 | CBJ | Goal |
| 5 | 00:00 | CBJ | Goal |
| 5 | 00:00 | CBJ | Goal |
| 5 | 00:00 | CBJ | Goal |
📈 Post-Game Analysis
Prediction Result
✅ Correct
Confidence: 59.5%
Total Goals
Actual: 7.0
Expected: 5.5
Score Breakdown
Columbus Blue Jackets 4 - 3 Carolina Hurricanes
Expected: 2.6 - 2.9