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Buffalo Sabres vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction (Dec 19, 2023)

Buffalo Sabres vs Columbus Blue Jackets — Dec 19, 2023

Model last updated: Aug 26, 2026 09:31 AM PDT; data source: schedule_predictions.csv

Detailed NHL game prediction for Buffalo Sabres vs Columbus Blue Jackets: pregame win probabilities, expected goals, and projected totals from our NHLForecasts model.

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Buffalo Sabres 59.0% Columbus Blue Jackets 41.0%
Pregame win probability

Expected goals: Buffalo Sabres 3.49 — Columbus Blue Jackets 2.93 • Median total: 6.1

Expected Goals Comparison

Buffalo Sabres
3.40
xG/game (Season)
Columbus Blue Jackets
3.31
xG/game (Season)
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