Chicago Blackhawks at Buffalo Sabres NHL Predictions

2024-01-18 • KeyBank Center

Buffalo Sabres 3 - 0 Chicago Blackhawks

Win Probability

BUF: 79.9%

CHI: 20.1%

Expected Goals

BUF: 4.98

CHI: 2.18

Total Goals

Median: 6.3

Over 5.5: 62%

Over 6.5: 48%

Model accuracy in this matchup: 100% • BUF at home vs CHI: 3-0

Date	Score	Winner	Model Pick
2026-04-13	CHI 1 - 5 BUF	BUF	BUF
2025-11-21	BUF 9 - 3 CHI	BUF	BUF
2024-12-27	BUF 6 - 2 CHI	BUF	BUF
2024-10-19	CHI 2 - 4 BUF	BUF	BUF
2024-01-18	BUF 3 - 0 CHI	BUF	BUF

Period	Team	Shots	xG
1	BUF	21	1.39
1	CHI	4	0.48
2	BUF	9	0.35
2	CHI	13	0.76
3	BUF	14	0.94
3	CHI	9	0.86

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: 79.9%

Total Goals

Actual: 3.0

Expected: 7.2

Score Breakdown

Buffalo Sabres 3 - 0 Chicago Blackhawks

Expected: 5.0 - 2.2