Buffalo Sabres vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction (Dec 30, 2023)
Buffalo Sabres vs Columbus Blue Jackets — Dec 30, 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 74.4%
Columbus Blue Jackets 25.6%
Pregame win probability
Expected goals: Buffalo Sabres 3.54 — Columbus Blue Jackets 2.75 • Median total: 6.2
Expected Goals Comparison
Buffalo Sabres
3.40
xG/game (Season)
Columbus Blue Jackets
3.31
xG/game (Season)
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