BUF vs DET prediction for September 24, 2026: Our Monte Carlo simulation ran 10,000 game iterations and projects DET 2.26 - BUF 2.75. BUF is favored with a 52.8% win probability.
DET
2.26
Projected Score
VS
BUF
2.75
Projected Score
Win Probability
DETBUF
N/A
Spread
N/A
Total Line
10,000
Simulations
Calibrated accuracy at this confidence: 53.0% (1,117 games)
Projected Goals Range 10th – 90th percentile
BUF
1.72.83.8
DET
1.22.33.3
Projected
DET 2.26 — BUF 2.75
Actual
DET 3 — BUF 2
Goalie Matchup
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen
24-242.49 GAA90.9% SV
John Gibson
11-112.72 GAA90.1% SV
90% Confidence: 40.1% – 41.8% home win probability
Model Edge & Sizing
Edge Analysis
How this prediction was generated: This page shows output from the Olympus Bets NHL Hockey Monte Carlo engine. Each game is simulated 10,000 times using real-time team data, injury reports, and current odds. Probabilities are calibrated using Bayesian methods and sized via the Kelly Criterion. Probabilities are calibrated using Bayesian methods and sized via the Kelly Criterion. Full methodology →
Permanent record: this game page is retired 90 days after the event. The full graded NHL 2026 record — every pick, win rate, units and ROI — lives on the NHL 2026 season report card.