Buffalo Sabres at Utah Hockey Club NHL Predictions
2027-01-27 • Delta Center
Utah Hockey Club vs Buffalo Sabres @ 7:00 PM MST
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
UTA: 51.3%
BUF: 48.7%
Expected Goals
UTA: 2.68
BUF: 3.01
Total Goals
Median: 6.2
Over 5.5: 66%
Over 6.5: 48%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
UTA
Karel Vejmelka - 38-20-3 | 0.896 SV% | 2.75 GAA
BUF
Alex Lyon - 20-10-4 | 0.906 SV% | 2.77 GAA
| Stat | UTA | BUF |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.895 | 0.906 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.881 | 0.847 |
| SV% vs Opponent | 0.919 | 0.943 |
| GAA | 2.68 | 2.82 |
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: 100% • UTA at home vs BUF: 2-0
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-12 | UTA 5 - 2 BUF | UTA | UTA |
| 2025-11-04 | BUF 1 - 2 UTA | UTA | UTA |
| 2025-03-20 | UTA 5 - 2 BUF | UTA | UTA |
| 2024-12-07 | BUF 2 - 5 UTA | UTA | UTA |
🔮 Game Preview
This game is scheduled for 2027-01-27 at 7:00 PM MST.
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