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Columbus Blue Jackets vs Buffalo Sabres Prediction (Oct 17, 2024)

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Buffalo Sabres — Oct 17, 2024

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

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

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Columbus Blue Jackets 63.1% Buffalo Sabres 36.9%
Pregame win probability

Expected goals: Columbus Blue Jackets 3.56 — Buffalo Sabres 3.10 • Median total: 6.2

Expected Goals Comparison

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