Carolina Hurricanes at Columbus Blue Jackets NHL Predictions

2024-12-31 • Nationwide Arena

Columbus Blue Jackets 4 - 3 Carolina Hurricanes

🚨 Upset Win (58% underdog)

Win Probability

CBJ: 41.6%

CAR: 58.4%

Expected Goals

CBJ: 2.53

CAR: 3.19

Total Goals

Median: 5.9

Over 5.5: 59%

Over 6.5: 46%

Model accuracy in this matchup: 67% • CBJ at home vs CAR: 4-2

Date	Score	Winner	Model Pick
2026-04-02	CAR 5 - 1 CBJ	CAR	CAR
2026-03-31	CBJ 2 - 5 CAR	CAR	CAR
2026-03-17	CBJ 5 - 1 CAR	CBJ	CAR
2025-12-09	CAR 4 - 1 CBJ	CAR	CAR
2025-01-23	CAR 7 - 4 CBJ	CAR	CAR

Period	Team	Shots	High Danger	xG
1	CBJ	14	1	0.67
1	CAR	23	0	1.22
2	CBJ	10	0	0.64
2	CAR	16	1	1.39
3	CBJ	10	0	0.42
3	CAR	11	1	0.44
4	CBJ	5	0	0.33
4	CAR	3	0	0.26
5	CBJ	4	2	1.91
5	CAR	4	1	0.60

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: 58.4%

Total Goals

Actual: 7.0

Expected: 5.7

Score Breakdown

Columbus Blue Jackets 4 - 3 Carolina Hurricanes

Expected: 2.5 - 3.2