Anaheim Ducks at Buffalo Sabres NHL Predictions
2024-02-19 • KeyBank Center
Buffalo Sabres 3 - 4 Anaheim Ducks
🚨 Upset Loss (62% underdog)
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
BUF: 61.5%
ANA: 38.5%
Expected Goals
BUF: 3.90
ANA: 3.07
Total Goals
Median: 6.3
Over 5.5: 57%
Over 6.5: 41%
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 67% • BUF at home vs ANA: 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 | BUF | 20 | 1 | 1.81 |
| 1 | ANA | 5 | 1 | 0.39 |
| 2 | BUF | 17 | 1 | 1.20 |
| 2 | ANA | 10 | 3 | 1.44 |
| 3 | BUF | 17 | 2 | 1.10 |
| 3 | ANA | 4 | 0 | 0.16 |
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: 61.5%
Total Goals
Actual: 7.0
Expected: 7.0
Score Breakdown
Buffalo Sabres 3 - 4 Anaheim Ducks
Expected: 3.9 - 3.1
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