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2026-27 Preseason

Buffalo Sabres at San Jose Sharks NHL Predictions

2024-11-23 • SAP Center at San Jose
San Jose Sharks 2 - 4 Buffalo Sabres

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
SJS: 45.7%
BUF: 54.3%
Expected Goals
SJS: 3.04
BUF: 3.45
Total Goals
Median: 6.0
Over 5.5: 59%
Over 6.5: 44%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 83% • SJS at home vs BUF: 0-3
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-03-19SJS 0 - 5 BUFBUFBUF
2026-03-10BUF 6 - 3 SJSBUFBUF
2025-03-04BUF 2 - 6 SJSSJSBUF
2024-11-23SJS 2 - 4 BUFBUFBUF
2024-01-27SJS 2 - 5 BUFBUFBUF

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1SJS1911.32
1BUF1400.52
2SJS2101.50
2BUF1600.65
3SJS1000.98
3BUF1311.25
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: 54.3%
Total Goals
Actual: 6.0
Expected: 6.5
Score Breakdown
San Jose Sharks 2 - 4 Buffalo Sabres
Expected: 3.0 - 3.5