Nashville Predators at Columbus Blue Jackets NHL Predictions

2026-03-03 • Nationwide Arena

Columbus Blue Jackets 3 - 2 Nashville Predators

Win Probability

CBJ: 56.1%

NSH: 43.9%

Expected Goals

CBJ: 3.25

NSH: 2.83

Total Goals

Median: 6.4

Over 5.5: 58%

Over 6.5: 44%

Model accuracy in this matchup: 83% • CBJ at home vs NSH: 2-1

Date	Score	Winner	Model Pick
2026-03-03	CBJ 3 - 2 NSH	CBJ	CBJ
2025-10-09	NSH 2 - 1 CBJ	NSH	CBJ
2025-04-01	CBJ 8 - 4 NSH	CBJ	CBJ
2024-10-26	NSH 4 - 3 CBJ	NSH	NSH
2024-04-13	NSH 6 - 4 CBJ	NSH	NSH

Period	Team	Shots	High Danger	xG
1	CBJ	14	0	0.73
1	NSH	12	1	2.05
2	CBJ	21	0	0.95
2	NSH	12	0	0.75
3	CBJ	17	1	1.77
3	NSH	13	1	1.03

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

Prediction Result

✅ Correct

Confidence: 56.1%

Total Goals

Actual: 5.0

Expected: 6.1

Score Breakdown

Columbus Blue Jackets 3 - 2 Nashville Predators

Expected: 3.3 - 2.8