Nashville Predators at Buffalo Sabres NHL Predictions
2027-01-16 • KeyBank Center
Buffalo Sabres vs Nashville Predators @ 7:00 PM EST
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
BUF: 51.0%
NSH: 49.0%
Expected Goals
BUF: 3.14
NSH: 3.04
Total Goals
Median: 6.3
Over 5.5: 61%
Over 6.5: 47%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
BUF
Alex Lyon - 20-10-4 | 0.906 SV% | 2.77 GAA
NSH
Juuse Saros - 28-22-8 | 0.894 SV% | 3.16 GAA
| Stat | BUF | NSH |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.906 | 0.897 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.847 | 0.884 |
| SV% vs Opponent | 0.915 | 0.837 |
| GAA | 2.82 | 2.93 |
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: 50% • BUF at home vs NSH: 2-1
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-07 | BUF 3 - 2 NSH | BUF | BUF |
| 2026-01-20 | NSH 3 - 5 BUF | BUF | NSH |
| 2025-02-08 | NSH 6 - 4 BUF | NSH | BUF |
| 2025-01-31 | BUF 4 - 3 NSH | BUF | BUF |
| 2024-03-07 | NSH 4 - 2 BUF | NSH | NSH |
🔮 Game Preview
This game is scheduled for 2027-01-16 at 7:00 PM EST.
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