Columbus Blue Jackets at Detroit Red Wings NHL Predictions

2026-04-07 • Little Caesars Arena

Detroit Red Wings 3 - 4 Columbus Blue Jackets (SO)

Win Probability

DET: 44.8%

CBJ: 55.2%

Expected Goals

DET: 3.16

CBJ: 3.95

Total Goals

Median: 6.3

Over 5.5: 60%

Over 6.5: 46%

Model accuracy in this matchup: 56% • DET at home vs CBJ: 3-2

Date	Score	Winner	Model Pick
2026-04-07	DET 3 - 4 CBJ	CBJ	CBJ
2025-12-04	CBJ 6 - 5 DET	CBJ	CBJ
2025-11-22	DET 4 - 3 CBJ	DET	DET
2025-03-01	CBJ 5 - 3 DET	CBJ	DET
2025-02-27	DET 2 - 5 CBJ	CBJ	DET

Period	Team	Shots	High Danger	xG
1	DET	13	1	0.86
1	CBJ	14	0	0.80
2	DET	17	1	0.86
2	CBJ	27	1	1.93
3	DET	15	0	0.74
3	CBJ	9	0	0.47
4	DET	8	1	0.59
4	CBJ	3	0	0.34
5	DET	5	2	1.89
5	CBJ	5	3	2.86

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: 55.2%

Total Goals

Actual: 7.0

Expected: 7.1

Score Breakdown

Detroit Red Wings 3 - 4 Columbus Blue Jackets

Expected: 3.2 - 4.0