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2026-27 Preseason

Carolina Hurricanes at Buffalo Sabres NHL Predictions

2024-02-25 • KeyBank Center
Buffalo Sabres 3 - 2 Carolina Hurricanes

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
BUF: 52.9%
CAR: 47.1%
Expected Goals
BUF: 2.81
CAR: 2.89
Total Goals
Median: 5.8
Over 5.5: 63%
Over 6.5: 43%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 89% • BUF at home vs CAR: 4-0
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-01-19CAR 2 - 1 BUFCARCAR
2025-11-23BUF 4 - 1 CARBUFBUF
2025-11-08CAR 6 - 3 BUFCARCAR
2025-04-08BUF 3 - 0 CARBUFCAR
2025-02-27CAR 5 - 2 BUFCARCAR

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1BUF1400.63
1CAR1500.97
2BUF2011.20
2CAR1500.52
3BUF1800.95
3CAR2111.12
4BUF200.23
4CAR200.17
5BUF411.11
5CAR400.30
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: 52.9%
Total Goals
Actual: 5.0
Expected: 5.7
Score Breakdown
Buffalo Sabres 3 - 2 Carolina Hurricanes
Expected: 2.8 - 2.9