Winnipeg Jets at Columbus Blue Jackets NHL Predictions
2026-04-04 • Nationwide Arena
Columbus Blue Jackets 1 - 2 Winnipeg Jets
🚨 Upset Loss (56% underdog)
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
CBJ: 56.3%
WPG: 43.7%
Expected Goals
CBJ: 3.09
WPG: 2.94
Total Goals
Median: 5.8
Over 5.5: 58%
Over 6.5: 42%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
CBJ
Jet Greaves - 26-19-9 | 0.908 SV% | 2.60 GAA
WPG
Connor Hellebuyck - 23-23-11 | 0.895 SV% | 2.86 GAA
| Stat | CBJ | WPG |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.909 | 0.907 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.888 | 0.867 |
| SV% vs Opponent | 0.923 | 0.938 |
| GAA | 2.62 | 2.51 |
Last 5 / vs opponent shown when available in goalie stats.
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 83% • CBJ at home vs WPG: 0-3
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-04 | CBJ 1 - 2 WPG | WPG | CBJ |
| 2025-11-18 | WPG 5 - 2 CBJ | WPG | WPG |
| 2024-12-08 | WPG 1 - 4 CBJ | CBJ | CBJ |
| 2024-11-01 | CBJ 2 - 6 WPG | WPG | WPG |
| 2024-03-17 | CBJ 1 - 6 WPG | WPG | WPG |
⚡ In-Game Win Probability
Goals
| Period | Time | Team | Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 01:17 | CBJ | Goal |
| 2 | 18:14 | CBJ | Goal |
| 3 | 10:58 | WPG | Goal |
🎯 Shot Chart
📈 Post-Game Analysis
Prediction Result
❌ Incorrect
Confidence: 56.3%
Total Goals
Actual: 3.0
Expected: 6.0
Score Breakdown
Columbus Blue Jackets 1 - 2 Winnipeg Jets
Expected: 3.1 - 2.9
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