Buffalo Sabres at Ottawa Senators NHL Predictions
2026-04-02 • Canadian Tire Centre
Ottawa Senators vs Buffalo Sabres @ 7:00 PM EDT
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
OTT: 64.5%
BUF: 35.5%
Expected Goals
OTT: 3.74
BUF: 3.27
Total Goals
Median: 6.9
Over 5.5: 70%
Over 6.5: 55%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
OTT
Linus Ullmark - 16-8-5 | 0.884 SV% | 2.86 GAA
BUF
Alex Lyon - 14-8-3 | 0.913 SV% | 2.72 GAA
| Stat | OTT | BUF |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.881 | 0.906 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.882 | 0.934 |
| SV% vs Opponent | 0.880 | 0.905 |
| GAA | 2.95 | 2.82 |
Last 5 / vs opponent shown when available in goalie stats.
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 50% • OTT at home vs BUF: 1-4
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-23 | OTT 2 - 3 BUF | BUF | OTT |
| 2025-10-15 | BUF 8 - 4 OTT | BUF | BUF |
| 2025-04-01 | OTT 2 - 5 BUF | BUF | OTT |
| 2025-03-25 | BUF 3 - 2 OTT | BUF | BUF |
| 2025-01-09 | OTT 0 - 4 BUF | BUF | OTT |
🔮 Game Preview
This game is scheduled for 2026-04-02 at 7:00 PM EDT.
Check back after the game for in-game win probability analysis and post-game results.