Vegas Golden Knights at Columbus Blue Jackets NHL Predictions

2025-12-13 • Nationwide Arena

Columbus Blue Jackets 2 - 3 Vegas Golden Knights

Win Probability

CBJ: 45.8%

VGK: 54.2%

Expected Goals

CBJ: 3.02

VGK: 3.26

Total Goals

Median: 6.4

Over 5.5: 64%

Over 6.5: 49%

Model accuracy in this matchup: 83% • CBJ at home vs VGK: 1-2

Date	Score	Winner	Model Pick
2026-01-08	VGK 5 - 3 CBJ	VGK	VGK
2025-12-13	CBJ 2 - 3 VGK	VGK	VGK
2025-03-13	CBJ 0 - 4 VGK	VGK	VGK
2025-01-30	VGK 1 - 2 CBJ	CBJ	VGK
2024-03-23	VGK 4 - 2 CBJ	VGK	VGK

Period	Team	Shots	xG
1	CBJ	10	0.53
1	VGK	14	0.84
2	CBJ	12	0.78
2	VGK	14	0.73
3	CBJ	15	0.82
3	VGK	12	0.30

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: 54.2%

Total Goals

Actual: 5.0

Expected: 6.3

Score Breakdown

Columbus Blue Jackets 2 - 3 Vegas Golden Knights

Expected: 3.0 - 3.3