Columbus Blue Jackets at Chicago Blackhawks NHL Predictions
2026-01-30 • United Center
Chicago Blackhawks 2 - 4 Columbus Blue Jackets
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
CHI: 42.8%
CBJ: 57.2%
Expected Goals
CHI: 2.88
CBJ: 3.21
Total Goals
Median: 6.4
Over 5.5: 59%
Over 6.5: 45%
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 100% • CHI at home vs CBJ: 0-3
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-04 | CBJ 4 - 0 CHI | CBJ | CBJ |
| 2026-01-30 | CHI 2 - 4 CBJ | CBJ | CBJ |
| 2025-02-22 | CBJ 5 - 1 CHI | CBJ | CBJ |
| 2024-12-01 | CHI 3 - 6 CBJ | CBJ | CBJ |
| 2024-03-02 | CHI 2 - 5 CBJ | CBJ | CBJ |
Shot Quality by Period
| Period | Team | Shots | High Danger | xG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CHI | 13 | 1 | 0.53 |
| 1 | CBJ | 21 | 1 | 1.36 |
| 2 | CHI | 12 | 0 | 0.63 |
| 2 | CBJ | 15 | 1 | 1.05 |
| 3 | CHI | 15 | 0 | 1.00 |
| 3 | CBJ | 8 | 1 | 1.34 |
Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.
🎯 Shot Chart
📈 Post-Game Analysis
Prediction Result
✅ Correct
Confidence: 57.2%
Total Goals
Actual: 6.0
Expected: 6.1
Score Breakdown
Chicago Blackhawks 2 - 4 Columbus Blue Jackets
Expected: 2.9 - 3.2
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