Dallas Stars at Buffalo Sabres NHL Predictions
2026-10-08 • KeyBank Center
Buffalo Sabres vs Dallas Stars @ 7:00 PM EDT
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
BUF: 42.9%
DAL: 57.1%
Expected Goals
BUF: 3.03
DAL: 3.25
Total Goals
Median: 6.3
Over 5.5: 60%
Over 6.5: 44%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
BUF
Alex Lyon - 20-10-4 | 0.906 SV% | 2.77 GAA
DAL
Jake Oettinger - 35-12-6 | 0.899 SV% | 2.59 GAA
| Stat | BUF | DAL |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.906 | 0.907 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.847 | 0.916 |
| SV% vs Opponent | — | 0.875 |
| GAA | 2.82 | 2.57 |
Last 5 / vs opponent shown when available in goalie stats. Confirmed goalie row used when available; otherwise current projected starter is shown.
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 67% • BUF at home vs DAL: 1-2
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-15 | BUF 3 - 4 DAL | DAL | BUF |
| 2025-12-31 | DAL 1 - 4 BUF | BUF | DAL |
| 2024-12-31 | DAL 4 - 2 BUF | DAL | DAL |
| 2024-10-22 | BUF 4 - 2 DAL | BUF | BUF |
| 2024-04-09 | DAL 3 - 2 BUF | DAL | DAL |
🔮 Game Preview
This game is scheduled for 2026-10-08 at 7:00 PM EDT.
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