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Vegas Golden Knights vs Buffalo Sabres Prediction (Jan 04, 2025)

Vegas Golden Knights vs Buffalo Sabres — Jan 04, 2025

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

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

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Vegas Golden Knights 64.6% Buffalo Sabres 35.4%
Pregame win probability

Expected goals: Vegas Golden Knights 3.60 — Buffalo Sabres 2.48 • Median total: 6.3

Expected Goals Comparison

Vegas Golden Knights
3.44
xG/game (Season)
Buffalo Sabres
3.40
xG/game (Season)