Detroit Red Wings at Buffalo Sabres NHL Predictions

2026-12-28 • KeyBank Center

Buffalo Sabres vs Detroit Red Wings @ 7:00 PM EST

Win Probability

BUF: 48.4%

DET: 51.6%

Expected Goals

BUF: 3.18

DET: 3.27

Total Goals

Median: 6.5

Over 5.5: 59%

Over 6.5: 50%

BUF

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen - 5-3-3 | 0.878 SV% | 3.27 GAA

DET

John Gibson - 4-5-1 | 0.860 SV% | 3.46 GAA

Last 5 / vs opponent shown when available in goalie stats. Confirmed goalie row used when available; otherwise current projected starter is shown.

Model accuracy in this matchup: 58% • BUF at home vs DET: 5-5

Date	Score	Winner	Model Pick
2026-03-27	BUF 2 - 5 DET	DET	BUF
2025-11-15	DET 4 - 5 BUF	BUF	DET
2025-10-22	BUF 4 - 2 DET	BUF	BUF
2025-03-12	DET 7 - 3 BUF	DET	BUF
2024-12-09	BUF 5 - 6 DET	DET	BUF

This game is scheduled for 2026-12-28 at 7:00 PM EST.

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