Columbus Blue Jackets at New Jersey Devils NHL Predictions

2025-12-01 • Prudential Center

New Jersey Devils 3 - 5 Columbus Blue Jackets

🚨 Upset Loss (53% underdog)

Win Probability

NJD: 53.4%

CBJ: 46.6%

Expected Goals

NJD: 3.46

CBJ: 3.01

Total Goals

Median: 6.3

Over 5.5: 60%

Over 6.5: 49%

Model accuracy in this matchup: 45% • NJD at home vs CBJ: 2-3

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	NJD	14	2	1.46
1	CBJ	9	0	0.55
2	NJD	19	1	1.25
2	CBJ	14	0	1.06
3	NJD	19	0	1.18
3	CBJ	9	2	1.47

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: 53.4%

Total Goals

Actual: 8.0

Expected: 6.5

Score Breakdown

New Jersey Devils 3 - 5 Columbus Blue Jackets

Expected: 3.5 - 3.0