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Anaheim Ducks at Columbus Blue Jackets NHL Predictions

2025-12-16 • Nationwide Arena
Columbus Blue Jackets 4 - 3 Anaheim Ducks (OT)

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
CBJ: 62.9%
ANA: 37.1%
Expected Goals
CBJ: 3.19
ANA: 3.08
Total Goals
Median: 6.5
Over 5.5: 63%
Over 6.5: 47%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 50% • CBJ at home vs ANA: 1-2
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2025-12-20ANA 4 - 3 CBJANAANA
2025-12-16CBJ 4 - 3 ANACBJCBJ
2024-12-14CBJ 3 - 4 ANAANACBJ
2024-11-10ANA 4 - 2 CBJANACBJ
2024-02-21ANA 4 - 7 CBJCBJANA

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1CBJ910.68
1ANA1400.39
2CBJ1200.68
2ANA1231.20
3CBJ1100.95
3ANA1200.81
4CBJ400.35
4ANA200.06
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 Anaheim Ducks at Columbus Blue Jackets

📈 Post-Game Analysis

Prediction Result
✅ Correct
Confidence: 62.9%
Total Goals
Actual: 7.0
Expected: 6.3
Score Breakdown
Columbus Blue Jackets 4 - 3 Anaheim Ducks
Expected: 3.2 - 3.1