Anaheim Ducks at Buffalo Sabres NHL Predictions
2026-01-10 • KeyBank Center
Buffalo Sabres 5 - 3 Anaheim Ducks
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
BUF: 58.7%
ANA: 41.3%
Expected Goals
BUF: 3.23
ANA: 2.98
Total Goals
Median: 6.4
Over 5.5: 61%
Over 6.5: 49%
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 67% • BUF at home vs ANA: 2-1
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-22 | ANA 6 - 5 BUF | ANA | ANA |
| 2026-01-10 | BUF 5 - 3 ANA | BUF | BUF |
| 2025-02-25 | BUF 3 - 2 ANA | BUF | BUF |
| 2024-11-22 | ANA 2 - 3 BUF | BUF | BUF |
| 2024-02-19 | BUF 3 - 4 ANA | ANA | BUF |
Shot Quality by Period
| Period | Team | Shots | High Danger | xG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BUF | 18 | 1 | 1.02 |
| 1 | ANA | 13 | 0 | 0.33 |
| 2 | BUF | 13 | 0 | 0.95 |
| 2 | ANA | 19 | 0 | 0.92 |
| 3 | BUF | 12 | 1 | 1.51 |
| 3 | ANA | 19 | 2 | 1.23 |
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: 58.7%
Total Goals
Actual: 8.0
Expected: 6.2
Score Breakdown
Buffalo Sabres 5 - 3 Anaheim Ducks
Expected: 3.2 - 3.0
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