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Buffalo Sabres vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction (Dec 09, 2024)

Buffalo Sabres vs Detroit Red Wings — Dec 09, 2024

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

Detailed NHL game prediction for Buffalo Sabres vs Detroit Red Wings: pregame win probabilities, expected goals, and projected totals from our NHLForecasts model.

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Buffalo Sabres 62.5% Detroit Red Wings 37.5%
Pregame win probability

Expected goals: Buffalo Sabres 3.84 — Detroit Red Wings 2.88 • Median total: 6.4

Expected Goals Comparison

Buffalo Sabres
3.40
xG/game (Season)
Detroit Red Wings
3.29
xG/game (Season)