Buffalo Sabres vs New Jersey Devils Prediction (Dec 26, 2026)
Buffalo Sabres vs New Jersey Devils — Dec 26, 2026
Model last updated: Aug 08, 2026 09:40 AM PDT; data source: schedule_predictions.csv
Detailed NHL game prediction for Buffalo Sabres vs New Jersey Devils: pregame win probabilities, expected goals, and projected totals from our NHLForecasts model.
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Pregame win probability: Buffalo Sabres 45.2% • New Jersey Devils 54.8%
Expected goals: Buffalo Sabres 3.91 — New Jersey Devils 2.87 • Median total: 6.6
Expected Goals Comparison
Buffalo Sabres
3.40
xG/game (Season)
New Jersey Devils
3.33
xG/game (Season)
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