Buffalo Sabres at Boston Bruins NHL Predictions
2026-04-23 • TD Garden
Boston Bruins 1 - 3 Buffalo Sabres
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
BOS: 45.1%
BUF: 54.9%
Expected Goals
BOS: 2.78
BUF: 3.17
Total Goals
Median: 6.4
Over 5.5: 67%
Over 6.5: 48%
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 59% • BOS at home vs BUF: 3-5
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-01 | BOS 1 - 4 BUF | BUF | BUF |
| 2026-04-28 | BUF 1 - 2 BOS | BOS | BUF |
| 2026-04-26 | BOS 1 - 6 BUF | BUF | BUF |
| 2026-04-23 | BOS 1 - 3 BUF | BUF | BUF |
| 2026-04-21 | BUF 2 - 4 BOS | BOS | BUF |
Shot Quality by Period
| Period | Team | Shots | High Danger | xG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BOS | 13 | 0 | 1.10 |
| 1 | BUF | 20 | 0 | 1.14 |
| 2 | BOS | 7 | 1 | 0.54 |
| 2 | BUF | 10 | 0 | 0.81 |
| 3 | BOS | 16 | 0 | 1.18 |
| 3 | BUF | 13 | 1 | 1.52 |
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: 54.9%
Total Goals
Actual: 4.0
Expected: 5.9
Score Breakdown
Boston Bruins 1 - 3 Buffalo Sabres
Expected: 2.8 - 3.2
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