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2026-27 Preseason

Columbus Blue Jackets at New Jersey Devils NHL Predictions

2025-03-11 • Prudential Center
New Jersey Devils 5 - 3 Columbus Blue Jackets

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
NJD: 59.3%
CBJ: 40.7%
Expected Goals
NJD: 3.22
CBJ: 2.91
Total Goals
Median: 6.0
Over 5.5: 54%
Over 6.5: 41%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 45% • NJD at home vs CBJ: 2-3
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-02-03NJD 0 - 3 CBJCBJNJD
2025-12-31CBJ 2 - 3 NJDNJDCBJ
2025-12-01NJD 3 - 5 CBJCBJNJD
2025-10-13CBJ 2 - 3 NJDNJDCBJ
2025-03-17CBJ 1 - 2 NJDNJDNJD

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1NJD1500.94
1CBJ900.39
2NJD1611.30
2CBJ1200.45
3NJD910.72
3CBJ1600.68
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: 59.3%
Total Goals
Actual: 8.0
Expected: 6.1
Score Breakdown
New Jersey Devils 5 - 3 Columbus Blue Jackets
Expected: 3.2 - 2.9