Buffalo Sabres at Columbus Blue Jackets NHL Predictions

2024-10-17 • Nationwide Arena

Columbus Blue Jackets 6 - 4 Buffalo Sabres

Win Probability

CBJ: 63.1%

BUF: 36.9%

Expected Goals

CBJ: 3.56

BUF: 3.10

Total Goals

Median: 6.2

Over 5.5: 56%

Over 6.5: 38%

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	High Danger	xG
1	CBJ	13	0	0.48
1	BUF	7	0	0.42
2	CBJ	12	0	0.69
2	BUF	13	0	1.20
3	CBJ	9	0	0.51
3	BUF	18	1	0.92

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: 63.1%

Total Goals

Actual: 10.0

Expected: 6.7

Score Breakdown

Columbus Blue Jackets 6 - 4 Buffalo Sabres

Expected: 3.6 - 3.1