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2026-27 Preseason

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
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-02-04CBJ 4 - 0 CHICBJCBJ
2026-01-30CHI 2 - 4 CBJCBJCBJ
2025-02-22CBJ 5 - 1 CHICBJCBJ
2024-12-01CHI 3 - 6 CBJCBJCBJ
2024-03-02CHI 2 - 5 CBJCBJCBJ

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1CHI1310.53
1CBJ2111.36
2CHI1200.63
2CBJ1511.05
3CHI1501.00
3CBJ811.34
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 Columbus Blue Jackets at Chicago Blackhawks

📈 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