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Buffalo Sabres vs Tampa Bay Lightning Prediction (Jan 20, 2024)

Buffalo Sabres vs Tampa Bay Lightning — Jan 20, 2024

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

Detailed NHL game prediction for Buffalo Sabres vs Tampa Bay Lightning: pregame win probabilities, expected goals, and projected totals from our NHLForecasts model.

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Buffalo Sabres 41.4% Tampa Bay Lightning 58.6%
Pregame win probability

Expected goals: Buffalo Sabres 3.27 — Tampa Bay Lightning 3.57 • Median total: 6.2

Expected Goals Comparison

Buffalo Sabres
3.40
xG/game (Season)
Tampa Bay Lightning
3.56
xG/game (Season)
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