Anaheim Ducks at Buffalo Sabres NHL Predictions
2026-12-12 • KeyBank Center
Buffalo Sabres vs Anaheim Ducks @ 7:00 PM EST
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
BUF: 51.5%
ANA: 48.5%
Expected Goals
BUF: 3.20
ANA: 3.16
Total Goals
Median: 6.2
Over 5.5: 56%
Over 6.5: 43%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
BUF
Alex Lyon - 20-10-4 | 0.906 SV% | 2.77 GAA
ANA
Lukas Dostal - 30-20-4 | 0.888 SV% | 3.10 GAA
| Stat | BUF | ANA |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.906 | 0.888 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.847 | 0.840 |
| SV% vs Opponent | 0.818 | 0.871 |
| GAA | 2.82 | 3.15 |
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 ANA: 2-1
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-22 | ANA 6 - 5 BUF | ANA | ANA |
| 2026-01-10 | BUF 5 - 3 ANA | BUF | BUF |
| 2025-02-25 | BUF 3 - 2 ANA | BUF | BUF |
| 2024-11-22 | ANA 2 - 3 BUF | BUF | BUF |
| 2024-02-19 | BUF 3 - 4 ANA | ANA | BUF |
🔮 Game Preview
This game is scheduled for 2026-12-12 at 7:00 PM EST.
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