Buffalo Sabres at Nashville Predators NHL Predictions

2026-01-20 • Bridgestone Arena

Nashville Predators 3 - 5 Buffalo Sabres

🚨 Upset Loss (60% underdog)

Win Probability

NSH: 60.2%

BUF: 39.8%

Expected Goals

NSH: 3.26

BUF: 3.09

Total Goals

Median: 6.1

Over 5.5: 55%

Over 6.5: 45%

Model accuracy in this matchup: 50% • NSH at home vs BUF: 2-1

Date	Score	Winner	Model Pick
2026-03-07	BUF 3 - 2 NSH	BUF	BUF
2026-01-20	NSH 3 - 5 BUF	BUF	NSH
2025-02-08	NSH 6 - 4 BUF	NSH	BUF
2025-01-31	BUF 4 - 3 NSH	BUF	BUF
2024-03-07	NSH 4 - 2 BUF	NSH	NSH

Period	Team	Shots	High Danger	xG
1	NSH	12	0	0.53
1	BUF	15	1	1.28
2	NSH	24	1	1.54
2	BUF	12	0	0.74
3	NSH	27	0	1.34
3	BUF	12	1	0.90

Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.

Prediction Result

❌ Incorrect

Confidence: 60.2%

Total Goals

Actual: 8.0

Expected: 6.4

Score Breakdown

Nashville Predators 3 - 5 Buffalo Sabres

Expected: 3.3 - 3.1