Columbus Blue Jackets at New Jersey Devils NHL Predictions

2026-02-03 • Prudential Center

New Jersey Devils 0 - 3 Columbus Blue Jackets

🚨 Upset Loss (55% underdog)

Win Probability

NJD: 54.6%

CBJ: 45.4%

Expected Goals

NJD: 3.18

CBJ: 3.09

Total Goals

Median: 6.3

Over 5.5: 61%

Over 6.5: 44%

Model accuracy in this matchup: 45% • NJD at home vs CBJ: 2-3

Date	Score	Winner	Model Pick
2026-02-03	NJD 0 - 3 CBJ	CBJ	NJD
2025-12-31	CBJ 2 - 3 NJD	NJD	CBJ
2025-12-01	NJD 3 - 5 CBJ	CBJ	NJD
2025-10-13	CBJ 2 - 3 NJD	NJD	CBJ
2025-03-17	CBJ 1 - 2 NJD	NJD	NJD

Period	Team	Shots	High Danger	xG
1	NJD	13	0	0.77
1	CBJ	6	0	0.29
2	NJD	15	1	1.10
2	CBJ	15	1	1.13
3	NJD	10	0	0.52
3	CBJ	16	1	1.72

Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.

Prediction Result

❌ Incorrect

Confidence: 54.6%

Total Goals

Actual: 3.0

Expected: 6.3

Score Breakdown

New Jersey Devils 0 - 3 Columbus Blue Jackets

Expected: 3.2 - 3.1