Detroit Red Wings at Columbus Blue Jackets NHL Predictions

2025-03-01 • Ohio Stadium

Columbus Blue Jackets 5 - 3 Detroit Red Wings

🚨 Upset Win (51% underdog)

Win Probability

CBJ: 49.1%

DET: 50.9%

Expected Goals

CBJ: 3.34

DET: 3.12

Total Goals

Median: 6.8

Over 5.5: 62%

Over 6.5: 52%

Model accuracy in this matchup: 56% • CBJ at home vs DET: 2-2

Date	Score	Winner	Model Pick
2026-04-07	DET 3 - 4 CBJ	CBJ	CBJ
2025-12-04	CBJ 6 - 5 DET	CBJ	CBJ
2025-11-22	DET 4 - 3 CBJ	DET	DET
2025-03-01	CBJ 5 - 3 DET	CBJ	DET
2025-02-27	DET 2 - 5 CBJ	CBJ	DET

Period	Team	Shots	High Danger	xG
1	CBJ	8	1	0.85
1	DET	19	0	0.53
2	CBJ	11	1	0.67
2	DET	16	1	1.22
3	CBJ	12	4	2.88
3	DET	26	0	1.55

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: 50.9%

Total Goals

Actual: 8.0

Expected: 6.5

Score Breakdown

Columbus Blue Jackets 5 - 3 Detroit Red Wings

Expected: 3.3 - 3.1