Nashville Predators at Buffalo Sabres NHL Predictions

2025-01-31 • KeyBank Center

Buffalo Sabres 4 - 3 Nashville Predators

Win Probability

BUF: 51.5%

NSH: 48.5%

Expected Goals

BUF: 3.14

NSH: 3.62

Total Goals

Median: 6.3

Over 5.5: 61%

Over 6.5: 48%

Model accuracy in this matchup: 50% • BUF at home vs NSH: 2-1

Date	Score	Winner	Model Pick
2026-03-07	BUF 3 - 2 NSH	BUF	BUF
2026-01-20	NSH 3 - 5 BUF	BUF	NSH
2025-02-08	NSH 6 - 4 BUF	NSH	BUF
2025-01-31	BUF 4 - 3 NSH	BUF	BUF
2024-03-07	NSH 4 - 2 BUF	NSH	NSH

Period	Team	Shots	High Danger	xG
1	BUF	13	1	1.07
1	NSH	14	0	0.57
2	BUF	9	0	0.41
2	NSH	16	0	1.06
3	BUF	15	2	1.90
3	NSH	13	0	0.73

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: 51.5%

Total Goals

Actual: 7.0

Expected: 6.8

Score Breakdown

Buffalo Sabres 4 - 3 Nashville Predators

Expected: 3.1 - 3.6