Columbus Blue Jackets at Buffalo Sabres NHL Predictions

2025-02-04 • KeyBank Center

Buffalo Sabres 3 - 2 Columbus Blue Jackets

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%

Model accuracy in this matchup: 67% • BUF at home vs CBJ: 3-2

Date	Score	Winner	Model Pick
2026-04-09	BUF 5 - 0 CBJ	BUF	CBJ
2026-01-03	CBJ 5 - 1 BUF	CBJ	BUF
2025-10-28	BUF 3 - 4 CBJ	CBJ	CBJ
2025-04-10	CBJ 3 - 2 BUF	CBJ	CBJ
2025-02-04	BUF 3 - 2 CBJ	BUF	BUF

Period	Team	Shots	High Danger	xG
1	BUF	13	0	0.62
1	CBJ	18	0	0.54
2	BUF	19	0	1.15
2	CBJ	11	0	0.52
3	BUF	4	1	0.78
3	CBJ	13	0	0.75

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: 64.5%

Total Goals

Actual: 5.0

Expected: 6.2

Score Breakdown

Buffalo Sabres 3 - 2 Columbus Blue Jackets

Expected: 3.3 - 2.9