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Buffalo Sabres at Anaheim Ducks NHL Predictions

2026-03-22 • Honda Center
Anaheim Ducks 6 - 5 Buffalo Sabres (OT)

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
ANA: 64.2%
BUF: 35.8%
Expected Goals
ANA: 3.18
BUF: 3.18
Total Goals
Median: 6.3
Over 5.5: 59%
Over 6.5: 45%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 67% • ANA at home vs BUF: 2-1
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-03-22ANA 6 - 5 BUFANAANA
2026-01-10BUF 5 - 3 ANABUFBUF
2025-02-25BUF 3 - 2 ANABUFBUF
2024-11-22ANA 2 - 3 BUFBUFBUF
2024-02-19BUF 3 - 4 ANAANABUF

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1ANA2101.16
1BUF1800.82
2ANA700.70
2BUF1600.98
3ANA2312.13
3BUF1811.39
4ANA200.33
4BUF000.00
Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.

🎯 Shot Chart

Shot chart for Buffalo Sabres at Anaheim Ducks

📈 Post-Game Analysis

Prediction Result
✅ Correct
Confidence: 64.2%
Total Goals
Actual: 11.0
Expected: 6.4
Score Breakdown
Anaheim Ducks 6 - 5 Buffalo Sabres
Expected: 3.2 - 3.2