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2026-27 Preseason

Boston Bruins at Buffalo Sabres NHL Predictions

2025-01-28 • KeyBank Center
Buffalo Sabres 7 - 2 Boston Bruins

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
BUF: 55.9%
BOS: 44.1%
Expected Goals
BUF: 3.23
BOS: 3.07
Total Goals
Median: 6.3
Over 5.5: 60%
Over 6.5: 48%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 59% • BUF at home vs BOS: 4-5
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-05-01BOS 1 - 4 BUFBUFBUF
2026-04-28BUF 1 - 2 BOSBOSBUF
2026-04-26BOS 1 - 6 BUFBUFBUF
2026-04-23BOS 1 - 3 BUFBUFBUF
2026-04-21BUF 2 - 4 BOSBOSBUF

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1BUF1300.68
1BOS900.57
2BUF1400.73
2BOS2621.49
3BUF1711.60
3BOS1401.02
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: 55.9%
Total Goals
Actual: 9.0
Expected: 6.3
Score Breakdown
Buffalo Sabres 7 - 2 Boston Bruins
Expected: 3.2 - 3.1