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2026-27 Preseason

Buffalo Sabres at Boston Bruins NHL Predictions

2027-01-05 • TD Garden
Boston Bruins vs Buffalo Sabres @ 7:30 PM EST

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
BOS: 46.7%
BUF: 53.3%
Expected Goals
BOS: 2.83
BUF: 2.74
Total Goals
Median: 6.5
Over 5.5: 65%
Over 6.5: 50%

🥅 Goalie Matchup

BOS
Jeremy Swayman - 31-18-4 | 0.907 SV% | 2.71 GAA
BUF
Alex Lyon - 20-10-4 | 0.906 SV% | 2.77 GAA
StatBOSBUF
Season SV%0.9030.906
Last 5 SV%0.9040.847
SV% vs Opponent0.9550.885
GAA2.842.82
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: 59% • BOS at home vs BUF: 3-5
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-05-01BOS 1 - 4 BUFBUFBUF
2026-04-28BUF 1 - 2 BOSBOSBUF
2026-04-26BOS 1 - 6 BUFBUFBUF
2026-04-23BOS 1 - 3 BUFBUFBUF
2026-04-21BUF 2 - 4 BOSBOSBUF

🔮 Game Preview

This game is scheduled for 2027-01-05 at 7:30 PM EST.

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