Columbus Blue Jackets at New York Rangers NHL Predictions

2025-01-18 • Madison Square Garden

New York Rangers 1 - 0 Columbus Blue Jackets

Win Probability

NYR: 54.0%

CBJ: 46.0%

Expected Goals

NYR: 3.25

CBJ: 3.12

Total Goals

Median: 6.0

Over 5.5: 58%

Over 6.5: 45%

Model accuracy in this matchup: 73% • NYR at home vs CBJ: 3-2

Date	Score	Winner	Model Pick
2026-03-19	CBJ 6 - 3 NYR	CBJ	CBJ
2026-03-02	NYR 4 - 5 CBJ	CBJ	CBJ
2025-11-15	CBJ 1 - 2 NYR	NYR	NYR
2025-03-15	CBJ 0 - 4 NYR	NYR	NYR
2025-03-09	NYR 3 - 7 CBJ	CBJ	NYR

Period	Team	Shots	High Danger	xG
1	NYR	10	0	0.58
1	CBJ	17	1	1.12
2	NYR	16	0	0.68
2	CBJ	6	0	0.30
3	NYR	12	0	0.57
3	CBJ	10	0	0.73
4	NYR	4	0	0.41
4	CBJ	5	0	0.23
5	NYR	3	0	0.17
5	CBJ	3	0	0.23

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: 54.0%

Total Goals

Actual: 1.0

Expected: 6.4

Score Breakdown

New York Rangers 1 - 0 Columbus Blue Jackets

Expected: 3.3 - 3.1