Tampa Bay Lightning vs Buffalo Sabres Prediction & Model Odds (Feb 03, 2026) | NHLForecasts

Tampa Bay Lightning vs Buffalo Sabres — Feb 03, 2026

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

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Pregame win probability: Tampa Bay Lightning 64.3% • Buffalo Sabres 35.7%

Expected goals: Tampa Bay Lightning 3.25 — Buffalo Sabres 2.86 • Median total: 6.0