San Jose Sharks at Columbus Blue Jackets NHL Predictions

2025-01-16 • Nationwide Arena

Columbus Blue Jackets 4 - 1 San Jose Sharks

Win Probability

CBJ: 57.6%

SJS: 42.4%

Expected Goals

CBJ: 3.30

SJS: 2.95

Total Goals

Median: 6.0

Over 5.5: 58%

Over 6.5: 45%

Model accuracy in this matchup: 50% • CBJ at home vs SJS: 2-1

Date	Score	Winner	Model Pick
2026-03-28	CBJ 2 - 3 SJS	SJS	CBJ
2026-01-06	SJS 5 - 2 CBJ	SJS	CBJ
2025-01-16	CBJ 4 - 1 SJS	CBJ	CBJ
2024-11-05	SJS 2 - 1 CBJ	SJS	CBJ
2024-03-16	CBJ 4 - 2 SJS	CBJ	CBJ

Period	Team	Shots	High Danger	xG
1	CBJ	15	2	1.47
1	SJS	7	1	0.77
2	CBJ	16	1	1.09
2	SJS	8	1	0.50
3	CBJ	14	1	2.02
3	SJS	17	1	1.23

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

Prediction Result

✅ Correct

Confidence: 57.6%

Total Goals

Actual: 5.0

Expected: 6.3

Score Breakdown

Columbus Blue Jackets 4 - 1 San Jose Sharks

Expected: 3.3 - 3.0