Buffalo Sabres at Columbus Blue Jackets NHL Predictions

2025-04-10 • Nationwide Arena

Columbus Blue Jackets 3 - 2 Buffalo Sabres

Win Probability

CBJ: 54.9%

BUF: 45.1%

Expected Goals

CBJ: 3.23

BUF: 2.78

Total Goals

Median: 6.5

Over 5.5: 63%

Over 6.5: 50%

Model accuracy in this matchup: 67% • CBJ at home vs BUF: 3-1

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	CBJ	16	1	0.94
1	BUF	17	1	1.23
2	CBJ	13	0	0.45
2	BUF	21	2	1.81
3	CBJ	14	3	1.89
3	BUF	20	1	1.18

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: 54.9%

Total Goals

Actual: 5.0

Expected: 6.0

Score Breakdown

Columbus Blue Jackets 3 - 2 Buffalo Sabres

Expected: 3.2 - 2.8