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Columbus Blue Jackets at Minnesota Wild NHL Predictions

2025-10-11 • Grand Casino Arena
Minnesota Wild 4 - 7 Columbus Blue Jackets

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
MIN: 22.8%
CBJ: 77.2%
Expected Goals
MIN: 3.25
CBJ: 5.33
Total Goals
Median: 6.2
Over 5.5: 58%
Over 6.5: 47%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 33% • MIN at home vs CBJ: 1-2
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2025-12-18CBJ 2 - 5 MINMINCBJ
2025-10-11MIN 4 - 7 CBJCBJCBJ
2024-10-19CBJ 1 - 3 MINMINCBJ
2024-10-10MIN 3 - 2 CBJMINCBJ
2024-01-06CBJ 3 - 4 MINMINMIN

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1MIN2121.32
1CBJ1200.61
2MIN2732.41
2CBJ1311.01
3MIN2101.49
3CBJ1912.02
Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.

🎯 Shot Chart

Shot chart for Columbus Blue Jackets at Minnesota Wild

📈 Post-Game Analysis

Prediction Result
✅ Correct
Confidence: 77.2%
Total Goals
Actual: 11.0
Expected: 8.6
Score Breakdown
Minnesota Wild 4 - 7 Columbus Blue Jackets
Expected: 3.3 - 5.3