New Jersey Devils at Columbus Blue Jackets NHL Predictions

2025-03-17 • Nationwide Arena

Columbus Blue Jackets 1 - 2 New Jersey Devils

Win Probability

CBJ: 39.8%

NJD: 60.2%

Expected Goals

CBJ: 3.12

NJD: 3.16

Total Goals

Median: 6.0

Over 5.5: 58%

Over 6.5: 45%

Model accuracy in this matchup: 45% • CBJ at home vs NJD: 1-5

Date	Score	Winner	Model Pick
2026-02-03	NJD 0 - 3 CBJ	CBJ	NJD
2025-12-31	CBJ 2 - 3 NJD	NJD	CBJ
2025-12-01	NJD 3 - 5 CBJ	CBJ	NJD
2025-10-13	CBJ 2 - 3 NJD	NJD	CBJ
2025-03-17	CBJ 1 - 2 NJD	NJD	NJD

Period	Team	Shots	High Danger	xG
1	CBJ	8	0	0.34
1	NJD	11	0	0.66
2	CBJ	16	1	0.73
2	NJD	14	0	0.86
3	CBJ	38	2	2.43
3	NJD	4	0	0.38

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: 60.2%

Total Goals

Actual: 3.0

Expected: 6.3

Score Breakdown

Columbus Blue Jackets 1 - 2 New Jersey Devils

Expected: 3.1 - 3.2