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2026-27 Preseason

Columbus Blue Jackets at Buffalo Sabres NHL Predictions

2025-02-04 • KeyBank Center
Buffalo Sabres 3 - 2 Columbus Blue Jackets

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
BUF: 64.5%
CBJ: 35.5%
Expected Goals
BUF: 3.33
CBJ: 2.91
Total Goals
Median: 6.2
Over 5.5: 58%
Over 6.5: 46%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 67% • BUF at home vs CBJ: 3-2
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-04-09BUF 5 - 0 CBJBUFCBJ
2026-01-03CBJ 5 - 1 BUFCBJBUF
2025-10-28BUF 3 - 4 CBJCBJCBJ
2025-04-10CBJ 3 - 2 BUFCBJCBJ
2025-02-04BUF 3 - 2 CBJBUFBUF

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1BUF1300.62
1CBJ1800.54
2BUF1901.15
2CBJ1100.52
3BUF410.78
3CBJ1300.75
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: 64.5%
Total Goals
Actual: 5.0
Expected: 6.2
Score Breakdown
Buffalo Sabres 3 - 2 Columbus Blue Jackets
Expected: 3.3 - 2.9