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Buffalo Sabres at Chicago Blackhawks NHL Predictions

2024-10-19 • United Center
Chicago Blackhawks 2 - 4 Buffalo Sabres

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
CHI: 46.5%
BUF: 53.5%
Expected Goals
CHI: 3.22
BUF: 3.09
Total Goals
Median: 6.0
Over 5.5: 59%
Over 6.5: 47%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 100% • CHI at home vs BUF: 0-3
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-04-13CHI 1 - 5 BUFBUFBUF
2025-11-21BUF 9 - 3 CHIBUFBUF
2024-12-27BUF 6 - 2 CHIBUFBUF
2024-10-19CHI 2 - 4 BUFBUFBUF
2024-01-18BUF 3 - 0 CHIBUFBUF

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1CHI1600.84
1BUF1400.64
2CHI1400.68
2BUF1200.80
3CHI1500.72
3BUF921.59
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: 53.5%
Total Goals
Actual: 6.0
Expected: 6.3
Score Breakdown
Chicago Blackhawks 2 - 4 Buffalo Sabres
Expected: 3.2 - 3.1