Buffalo Sabres at Tampa Bay Lightning NHL Predictions
2025-04-13 • Amalie Arena
Tampa Bay Lightning 7 - 4 Buffalo Sabres
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
TBL: 61.4%
BUF: 38.6%
Expected Goals
TBL: 3.54
BUF: 3.12
Total Goals
Median: 6.7
Over 5.5: 62%
Over 6.5: 51%
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 55% • TBL at home vs BUF: 3-3
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-06 | BUF 4 - 2 TBL | BUF | TBL |
| 2026-03-08 | BUF 8 - 7 TBL | BUF | TBL |
| 2026-02-28 | TBL 2 - 6 BUF | BUF | TBL |
| 2026-02-03 | TBL 4 - 3 BUF | TBL | TBL |
| 2025-04-13 | TBL 7 - 4 BUF | TBL | TBL |
Shot Quality by Period
| Period | Team | Shots | High Danger | xG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TBL | 19 | 3 | 1.81 |
| 1 | BUF | 17 | 1 | 1.20 |
| 2 | TBL | 25 | 3 | 2.63 |
| 2 | BUF | 14 | 0 | 0.49 |
| 3 | TBL | 18 | 0 | 1.07 |
| 3 | BUF | 10 | 0 | 0.81 |
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: 61.4%
Total Goals
Actual: 11.0
Expected: 6.7
Score Breakdown
Tampa Bay Lightning 7 - 4 Buffalo Sabres
Expected: 3.5 - 3.1
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