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Senators vs Sabres prediction, Nov 4: Sabres 50% to win

Early model forecast: A toss-up: Buffalo Sabres 50% to win, mostly on home ice (+3 pts), despite shot volume (−3 pts). 24% chance it goes past regulation. Lineups and live score on the page.

A toss-up: Buffalo Sabres 50% to win, mostly on home ice (+3 pts), despite shot volume (−3 pts).

WhenWed, Nov 4 · 7:30 PM ET
HomeBuffalo Sabres
AwayOttawa Senators

Forecast

OTTBUF
Win chance50%50%
Win in regulation38%38%
Expected goals1.121.13

24% chance the game goes past regulation, 8% that it reaches a shootout.

The teams

TeamRecordPointsProjectedPlayoffs
Ottawa Senators9-5-11910169%
Buffalo Sabres7-4-3179547%