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2026-27 Preseason

Anaheim Ducks at Buffalo Sabres NHL Predictions

2025-02-25 • KeyBank Center
Buffalo Sabres 3 - 2 Anaheim Ducks

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
BUF: 64.9%
ANA: 35.1%
Expected Goals
BUF: 3.83
ANA: 2.82
Total Goals
Median: 6.1
Over 5.5: 59%
Over 6.5: 47%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 67% • BUF at home vs ANA: 2-1
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-03-22ANA 6 - 5 BUFANAANA
2026-01-10BUF 5 - 3 ANABUFBUF
2025-02-25BUF 3 - 2 ANABUFBUF
2024-11-22ANA 2 - 3 BUFBUFBUF
2024-02-19BUF 3 - 4 ANAANABUF

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1BUF2511.79
1ANA1021.37
2BUF900.44
2ANA1000.83
3BUF3042.89
3ANA1110.61
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: 64.9%
Total Goals
Actual: 5.0
Expected: 6.7
Score Breakdown
Buffalo Sabres 3 - 2 Anaheim Ducks
Expected: 3.8 - 2.8