Detroit Red Wings at Columbus Blue Jackets NHL Predictions

2025-12-04 • Nationwide Arena

Columbus Blue Jackets 6 - 5 Detroit Red Wings (SO)

Win Probability

CBJ: 50.6%

DET: 49.4%

Expected Goals

CBJ: 3.72

DET: 3.30

Total Goals

Median: 6.5

Over 5.5: 63%

Over 6.5: 51%

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	16	0	0.75
1	DET	10	1	0.92
2	CBJ	12	1	1.35
2	DET	19	4	2.23
3	CBJ	20	1	1.01
3	DET	16	1	1.41
4	CBJ	3	0	0.24
4	DET	2	0	0.22
5	CBJ	3	2	1.65
5	DET	2	0	0.13

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: 50.6%

Total Goals

Actual: 11.0

Expected: 7.0

Score Breakdown

Columbus Blue Jackets 6 - 5 Detroit Red Wings

Expected: 3.7 - 3.3