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Seattle Kraken at Buffalo Sabres NHL Predictions

2024-01-09 • KeyBank Center
Buffalo Sabres 2 - 5 Seattle Kraken

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
BUF: 46.1%
SEA: 53.9%
Expected Goals
BUF: 2.93
SEA: 3.06
Total Goals
Median: 6.1
Over 5.5: 56%
Over 6.5: 43%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 67% • BUF at home vs SEA: 1-2
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-03-28BUF 3 - 2 SEABUFBUF
2025-12-14SEA 1 - 3 BUFBUFBUF
2025-01-20SEA 6 - 4 BUFSEABUF
2025-01-11BUF 2 - 6 SEASEABUF
2024-03-18SEA 2 - 6 BUFBUFBUF

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1BUF2201.35
1SEA1811.39
2BUF1400.62
2SEA1000.41
3BUF1600.62
3SEA800.33
Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.

📈 Post-Game Analysis

Prediction Result
✅ Correct
Confidence: 53.9%
Total Goals
Actual: 7.0
Expected: 6.0
Score Breakdown
Buffalo Sabres 2 - 5 Seattle Kraken
Expected: 2.9 - 3.1