Buffalo Sabres at Columbus Blue Jackets NHL Predictions

2024-02-23 • Nationwide Arena

Columbus Blue Jackets 1 - 2 Buffalo Sabres

Win Probability

CBJ: 41.5%

BUF: 58.5%

Expected Goals

CBJ: 2.98

BUF: 3.47

Total Goals

Median: 6.4

Over 5.5: 61%

Over 6.5: 49%

Model accuracy in this matchup: 67% • CBJ at home vs BUF: 3-1

Date	Score	Winner	Model Pick
2026-04-09	BUF 5 - 0 CBJ	BUF	CBJ
2026-01-03	CBJ 5 - 1 BUF	CBJ	BUF
2025-10-28	BUF 3 - 4 CBJ	CBJ	CBJ
2025-04-10	CBJ 3 - 2 BUF	CBJ	CBJ
2025-02-04	BUF 3 - 2 CBJ	BUF	BUF

Period	Team	Shots	xG
1	CBJ	15	1.07
1	BUF	21	1.43
2	CBJ	14	0.87
2	BUF	18	1.05
3	CBJ	11	0.49
3	BUF	12	0.45

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: 58.5%

Total Goals

Actual: 3.0

Expected: 6.5

Score Breakdown

Columbus Blue Jackets 1 - 2 Buffalo Sabres

Expected: 3.0 - 3.5