Columbus Blue Jackets at Chicago Blackhawks NHL Predictions
2026-01-30 • United Center
Chicago Blackhawks 2 - 4 Columbus Blue Jackets
🚨 Upset Loss (55% underdog)
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
CHI: 54.9%
CBJ: 45.1%
Expected Goals
CHI: 2.92
CBJ: 3.15
Total Goals
Median: 6.0
Over 5.5: 57%
Over 6.5: 43%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
CHI
Spencer Knight - 16-16-7 | 0.908 SV% | 2.62 GAA
CBJ
Jet Greaves - 18-12-6 | 0.910 SV% | 2.62 GAA
| Stat | CHI | CBJ |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.909 | 0.909 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.864 | 0.928 |
| SV% vs Opponent | 0.864 | 1.000 |
| GAA | 2.63 | 2.62 |
Last 5 / vs opponent shown when available in goalie stats.
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 50% • 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 | CHI |
| 2025-02-22 | CBJ 5 - 1 CHI | CBJ | CBJ |
| 2024-12-01 | CHI 3 - 6 CBJ | CBJ | CHI |
| 2024-03-02 | CHI 2 - 5 CBJ | CBJ | CHI |
⚡ In-Game Win Probability
Goals
| Period | Time | Team | Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19:57 | CHI | Goal |
| 1 | 19:13 | CBJ | Goal |
| 2 | 10:49 | CBJ | Goal |
| 2 | 06:47 | CBJ | Goal |
| 2 | 01:23 | CBJ | Goal |
| 3 | 18:57 | CBJ | Goal |
🎯 Shot Chart
📈 Post-Game Analysis
Prediction Result
❌ Incorrect
Confidence: 54.9%
Total Goals
Actual: 6.0
Expected: 6.1
Score Breakdown
Chicago Blackhawks 2 - 4 Columbus Blue Jackets
Expected: 2.9 - 3.1