Columbus Blue Jackets at Florida Panthers NHL Predictions

2026-03-12 • Amerant Bank Arena

Florida Panthers 2 - 1 Columbus Blue Jackets (OT)

🚨 Upset Win (51% underdog)

Win Probability

FLA: 48.6%

CBJ: 51.4%

Expected Goals

FLA: 3.09

CBJ: 2.89

Total Goals

Median: 6.3

Over 5.5: 61%

Over 6.5: 45%

Model accuracy in this matchup: 67% • FLA at home vs CBJ: 5-0

Date	Score	Winner	Model Pick
2026-03-12	FLA 2 - 1 CBJ	FLA	CBJ
2026-03-05	CBJ 4 - 2 FLA	CBJ	FLA
2025-12-06	FLA 7 - 6 CBJ	FLA	FLA
2025-03-20	CBJ 0 - 1 FLA	FLA	FLA
2025-03-06	FLA 3 - 0 CBJ	FLA	FLA

Period	Team	Shots	High Danger	xG
1	FLA	9	0	0.60
1	CBJ	17	1	1.02
2	FLA	12	1	0.36
2	CBJ	17	2	2.06
3	FLA	19	0	0.98
3	CBJ	7	2	0.63
4	FLA	5	0	0.62
4	CBJ	1	0	0.10

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: 51.4%

Total Goals

Actual: 3.0

Expected: 6.0

Score Breakdown

Florida Panthers 2 - 1 Columbus Blue Jackets

Expected: 3.1 - 2.9