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Winnipeg Jets at Buffalo Sabres NHL Predictions

2027-01-04 • KeyBank Center
Buffalo Sabres vs Winnipeg Jets @ 7:30 PM EST

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
BUF: 48.7%
WPG: 51.3%
Expected Goals
BUF: 3.04
WPG: 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
WPG
Connor Hellebuyck - 23-23-11 | 0.895 SV% | 2.86 GAA
StatBUFWPG
Season SV%0.9060.907
Last 5 SV%0.8470.867
SV% vs Opponent
GAA2.822.51
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: 33% • BUF at home vs WPG: 1-2
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2025-12-05WPG 4 - 1 BUFWPGBUF
2025-12-01BUF 5 - 1 WPGBUFBUF
2025-03-23WPG 3 - 5 BUFBUFWPG
2024-12-05BUF 2 - 3 WPGWPGBUF
2024-03-03BUF 2 - 5 WPGWPGBUF

🔮 Game Preview

This game is scheduled for 2027-01-04 at 7:30 PM EST.

Check back after the game for in-game win probability analysis and post-game results.