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Winnipeg Jets at Columbus Blue Jackets NHL Predictions

2026-04-04 • Nationwide Arena
Columbus Blue Jackets 1 - 2 Winnipeg Jets
🚨 Upset Loss (57% underdog)

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
CBJ: 57.3%
WPG: 42.7%
Expected Goals
CBJ: 3.32
WPG: 3.03
Total Goals
Median: 6.4
Over 5.5: 60%
Over 6.5: 48%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 83% • CBJ at home vs WPG: 0-3
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-04-04CBJ 1 - 2 WPGWPGCBJ
2025-11-18WPG 5 - 2 CBJWPGWPG
2024-12-08WPG 1 - 4 CBJCBJCBJ
2024-11-01CBJ 2 - 6 WPGWPGWPG
2024-03-17CBJ 1 - 6 WPGWPGWPG

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1CBJ1321.21
1WPG1200.64
2CBJ700.37
2WPG1400.70
3CBJ1600.91
3WPG1200.94
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 Winnipeg Jets at Columbus Blue Jackets

📈 Post-Game Analysis

Prediction Result
❌ Incorrect
Confidence: 57.3%
Total Goals
Actual: 3.0
Expected: 6.3
Score Breakdown
Columbus Blue Jackets 1 - 2 Winnipeg Jets
Expected: 3.3 - 3.0