Buffalo Sabres at Carolina Hurricanes NHL Predictions

2025-11-08 • Lenovo Center

Carolina Hurricanes 6 - 3 Buffalo Sabres

Win Probability

CAR: 73.1%

BUF: 26.9%

Expected Goals

CAR: 5.65

BUF: 2.51

Total Goals

Median: 6.3

Over 5.5: 60%

Over 6.5: 48%

Model accuracy in this matchup: 89% • CAR at home vs BUF: 5-0

Date	Score	Winner	Model Pick
2026-01-19	CAR 2 - 1 BUF	CAR	CAR
2025-11-23	BUF 4 - 1 CAR	BUF	BUF
2025-11-08	CAR 6 - 3 BUF	CAR	CAR
2025-04-08	BUF 3 - 0 CAR	BUF	CAR
2025-02-27	CAR 5 - 2 BUF	CAR	CAR

Period	Team	Shots	High Danger	xG
1	CAR	15	0	0.57
1	BUF	7	1	0.58
2	CAR	20	0	1.28
2	BUF	15	1	1.08
3	CAR	18	2	2.25
3	BUF	13	1	1.04

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: 73.1%

Total Goals

Actual: 9.0

Expected: 8.2

Score Breakdown

Carolina Hurricanes 6 - 3 Buffalo Sabres

Expected: 5.6 - 2.5