Buffalo Sabres at Pittsburgh Penguins NHL Predictions
2025-11-26 • PPG Paints Arena
Pittsburgh Penguins 4 - 2 Buffalo Sabres
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
PIT: 54.5%
BUF: 45.5%
Expected Goals
PIT: 3.55
BUF: 3.08
Total Goals
Median: 6.3
Over 5.5: 64%
Over 6.5: 49%
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 56% • PIT at home vs BUF: 3-2
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-05 | PIT 1 - 5 BUF | BUF | PIT |
| 2026-02-05 | BUF 2 - 5 PIT | PIT | PIT |
| 2025-11-26 | PIT 4 - 2 BUF | PIT | PIT |
| 2025-03-27 | BUF 7 - 3 PIT | BUF | BUF |
| 2025-01-17 | BUF 2 - 5 PIT | PIT | PIT |
Shot Quality by Period
| Period | Team | Shots | High Danger | xG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PIT | 8 | 0 | 0.47 |
| 1 | BUF | 7 | 0 | 0.35 |
| 2 | PIT | 11 | 0 | 0.77 |
| 2 | BUF | 13 | 1 | 0.99 |
| 3 | PIT | 11 | 1 | 1.42 |
| 3 | BUF | 29 | 1 | 1.68 |
Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.
🎯 Shot Chart
📈 Post-Game Analysis
Prediction Result
✅ Correct
Confidence: 54.5%
Total Goals
Actual: 6.0
Expected: 6.6
Score Breakdown
Pittsburgh Penguins 4 - 2 Buffalo Sabres
Expected: 3.5 - 3.1
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