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Los Angeles Kings at Columbus Blue Jackets NHL Predictions

2025-01-25 • Nationwide Arena
Columbus Blue Jackets 3 - 2 Los Angeles Kings

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
CBJ: 53.1%
LAK: 46.9%
Expected Goals
CBJ: 3.02
LAK: 3.00
Total Goals
Median: 5.9
Over 5.5: 53%
Over 6.5: 39%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 67% • CBJ at home vs LAK: 1-2
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-03-09CBJ 4 - 5 LAKLAKCBJ
2025-12-22LAK 1 - 3 CBJCBJLAK
2025-01-25CBJ 3 - 2 LAKCBJCBJ
2024-11-09LAK 5 - 2 CBJLAKLAK
2024-02-20LAK 5 - 1 CBJLAKLAK

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1CBJ600.43
1LAK2011.35
2CBJ1210.82
2LAK1110.88
3CBJ1200.26
3LAK1811.22
4CBJ600.81
4LAK100.10
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
✅ Correct
Confidence: 53.1%
Total Goals
Actual: 5.0
Expected: 6.0
Score Breakdown
Columbus Blue Jackets 3 - 2 Los Angeles Kings
Expected: 3.0 - 3.0