Buffalo Sabres vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction (Jan 18, 2024)
Buffalo Sabres vs Chicago Blackhawks — Jan 18, 2024
Model last updated: Aug 26, 2026 09:31 AM PDT; data source: schedule_predictions.csv
Detailed NHL game prediction for Buffalo Sabres vs Chicago Blackhawks: pregame win probabilities, expected goals, and projected totals from our NHLForecasts model.
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Buffalo Sabres 79.9%
Chicago Blackhawks 20.1%
Pregame win probability
Expected goals: Buffalo Sabres 4.98 — Chicago Blackhawks 2.18 • Median total: 6.3
Expected Goals Comparison
Buffalo Sabres
3.40
xG/game (Season)
Chicago Blackhawks
2.84
xG/game (Season)
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