Seattle Kraken at Buffalo Sabres NHL Predictions
2025-01-11 • KeyBank Center
Buffalo Sabres 2 - 6 Seattle Kraken
🚨 Upset Loss (57% underdog)
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
BUF: 56.8%
SEA: 43.2%
Expected Goals
BUF: 3.65
SEA: 3.08
Total Goals
Median: 6.0
Over 5.5: 62%
Over 6.5: 47%
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 67% • BUF at home vs SEA: 1-2
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-28 | BUF 3 - 2 SEA | BUF | BUF |
| 2025-12-14 | SEA 1 - 3 BUF | BUF | BUF |
| 2025-01-20 | SEA 6 - 4 BUF | SEA | BUF |
| 2025-01-11 | BUF 2 - 6 SEA | SEA | BUF |
| 2024-03-18 | SEA 2 - 6 BUF | BUF | BUF |
Shot Quality by Period
| Period | Team | Shots | High Danger | xG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BUF | 24 | 0 | 0.92 |
| 1 | SEA | 9 | 0 | 0.57 |
| 2 | BUF | 16 | 1 | 0.98 |
| 2 | SEA | 22 | 0 | 0.97 |
| 3 | BUF | 16 | 0 | 0.52 |
| 3 | SEA | 12 | 2 | 1.64 |
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
❌ Incorrect
Confidence: 56.8%
Total Goals
Actual: 8.0
Expected: 6.7
Score Breakdown
Buffalo Sabres 2 - 6 Seattle Kraken
Expected: 3.7 - 3.1
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