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Buffalo Sabres at Calgary Flames NHL Predictions

2024-03-24 • Scotiabank Saddledome
Calgary Flames 1 - 4 Buffalo Sabres

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
CGY: 49.3%
BUF: 50.7%
Expected Goals
CGY: 3.45
BUF: 2.91
Total Goals
Median: 6.1
Over 5.5: 59%
Over 6.5: 47%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 67% • CGY at home vs BUF: 2-1
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2025-12-08CGY 7 - 4 BUFCGYCGY
2025-11-19BUF 2 - 6 CGYCGYBUF
2025-01-23CGY 5 - 2 BUFCGYCGY
2024-11-09BUF 3 - 2 CGYBUFBUF
2024-03-24CGY 1 - 4 BUFBUFBUF

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1CGY1500.54
1BUF1610.94
2CGY2000.91
2BUF1200.91
3CGY1600.81
3BUF1341.73
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: 50.7%
Total Goals
Actual: 5.0
Expected: 6.4
Score Breakdown
Calgary Flames 1 - 4 Buffalo Sabres
Expected: 3.4 - 2.9