Buffalo Sabres at Anaheim Ducks NHL Predictions
2024-01-23 • Honda Center
Anaheim Ducks 4 - 2 Buffalo Sabres
🚨 Upset Win (53% underdog)
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
ANA: 47.2%
BUF: 52.8%
Expected Goals
ANA: 2.81
BUF: 3.17
Total Goals
Median: 6.3
Over 5.5: 56%
Over 6.5: 44%
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 67% • ANA at home vs BUF: 2-1
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-22 | ANA 6 - 5 BUF | ANA | ANA |
| 2026-01-10 | BUF 5 - 3 ANA | BUF | BUF |
| 2025-02-25 | BUF 3 - 2 ANA | BUF | BUF |
| 2024-11-22 | ANA 2 - 3 BUF | BUF | BUF |
| 2024-02-19 | BUF 3 - 4 ANA | ANA | BUF |
Shot Quality by Period
| Period | Team | Shots | High Danger | xG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ANA | 15 | 0 | 0.91 |
| 1 | BUF | 17 | 1 | 0.85 |
| 2 | ANA | 22 | 0 | 1.63 |
| 2 | BUF | 11 | 1 | 1.02 |
| 3 | ANA | 9 | 1 | 1.04 |
| 3 | BUF | 20 | 0 | 1.51 |
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
❌ Incorrect
Confidence: 52.8%
Total Goals
Actual: 6.0
Expected: 6.0
Score Breakdown
Anaheim Ducks 4 - 2 Buffalo Sabres
Expected: 2.8 - 3.2
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