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Dallas Stars vs Buffalo Sabres Prediction (Dec 31, 2024)

Dallas Stars vs Buffalo Sabres — Dec 31, 2024

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

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

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Dallas Stars 57.6% Buffalo Sabres 42.4%
Pregame win probability

Expected goals: Dallas Stars 3.21 — Buffalo Sabres 3.12 • Median total: 5.9

Expected Goals Comparison

Dallas Stars
3.32
xG/game (Season)
Buffalo Sabres
3.40
xG/game (Season)