Columbus Blue Jackets at Buffalo Sabres NHL Predictions

2025-10-28 • KeyBank Center

Buffalo Sabres 3 - 4 Columbus Blue Jackets (OT)

Win Probability

BUF: 48.0%

CBJ: 52.0%

Expected Goals

BUF: 3.22

CBJ: 3.29

Total Goals

Median: 6.2

Over 5.5: 62%

Over 6.5: 47%

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	12	0	0.53
1	CBJ	20	0	0.99
2	BUF	16	1	1.42
2	CBJ	16	0	1.10
3	BUF	21	1	1.07
3	CBJ	18	1	1.23
4	BUF	1	0	0.16
4	CBJ	2	0	0.26

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: 52.0%

Total Goals

Actual: 7.0

Expected: 6.5

Score Breakdown

Buffalo Sabres 3 - 4 Columbus Blue Jackets

Expected: 3.2 - 3.3