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Columbus Blue Jackets at Utah Utah Hockey Club

NHLregular • 2025-2026 Season
completed
UTA 64%36% CBJ
Prediction Confidence:
Moderate

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Team Comparison

Head-to-head snapshot based on our model inputs

Blue Jackets (away)
Utah Hockey Club (home)
36%
Win probability
64%
0
High-impact factors
1
0
Players ruled out
0

Post-Game Analysis

How our model performed

The Blue Jackets defeated the Utah Hockey Club 3-2.

Our model predicted the Utah Hockey Club would win with 64% confidence, but the Blue Jackets pulled off the upset. These outcomes are what keep sports compelling -- and help our model learn.

Looking at the factors our model weighed:

  • Rest Days favored the Utah Hockey Club and was a major factor: Utah Hockey Club rest advantage (1 day rest) over Columbus Blue Jackets (back-to-back)
  • Home Field Advantage favored the Utah Hockey Club and was a notable factor: Utah Hockey Club are 0-0 at home this season
  • Defensive Efficiency favored the Utah Hockey Club and was a contributing factor: Utah Hockey Club defense (2.8 Opp PPG) better than Columbus Blue Jackets (3.1 Opp PPG)

This analysis was generated from our model's pre-game assessment compared against the actual result. Factor accuracy helps improve future predictions.

Blue Jackets won 2-3

Blue Jackets won in a close game

Prediction IncorrectWe predicted Utah Hockey Club at 64%

What's Driving This Game

Each factor's contribution to the final win probability

CBJ
UTA
Rest Days
Home Field Advantage
Defensive Efficiency
Offensive Efficiency
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Understanding the win probability calculation

Rest Days

Utah Hockey Club rest advantage (1 day rest) over Columbus Blue Jackets (back-to-back)

Utah Hockey Club
Model version: 1.0.0 • Calculated: 2/28/2026, 11:46:03 AM

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Frequently Asked Questions

Utah Hockey Club has a 64% win probability, while Blue Jackets has a 36% win probability based on our analysis.

Our model considers offensive and defensive efficiency, rest days, injury impact, and historical performance.

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