Buffalo Sabres vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction, Bet Builder Tips & Odds | NHL, 10 Apr 2025

Go Over the Total and Cheer on Goals

The Sabres and the Blue Jackets should combine to produce Over 6.5 goals. Our prediction is available at -115 which looks a great price.

Sabres Landed 3-2 Victory in Previous H2H

Buffalo Sabres have won their previous five games. The latest was a 3-0 home triumph at KeyBank Center against Carolina Hurricanes. Tage Thompson, John-Jason Peterka and Alex Tuch scored one goal apiece. James Reimer got a shutout making 33 saves.

Columbus Blue Jackets won their last game, beating Ottawa Senators at home. It was a 5-2 win at Nationwide Arena. There were five different goalscorers including Sean Monahan. Goalie Elvis Merzlikins made a total of 33 saves (.943).

The scoreline was 3-2 in favor of the Sabres when they last played the Blue Jackets, with the encounter taking place at KeyBank Center. Both teams have won five games when it comes to the previous 10 H2H meetings.

Starting Goalies

James Reimer (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	4-6-2	2.68	.907	0
23/24	11-8-2	3.11	.904	2

Jet Greaves (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	2-2-2	2.83	.905	0
23/24	3-6-0	3.49	.908	0

8 wins and 2 losses, averaging 4.4 goals from 25.1 shots on goal, with a 16.7% powerplay efficiency. The Sabres have been giving up 3.1 goals from 28.7 shots, averaging 3.4 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 79.4%.

Alex Tuch is the top points scorer with 13 points, 8 goals and 5 assists, with Tage Thompson racking up 11 points, 10 goals and 1 assist, in the last 10 games. Goalie James Reimer have a 2.26 goal against average with a .925 save percentage, including one shutout.

The Blue Jackets have 4 wins, 5 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.0 goals from 32.8 shots on goal, with a 13.3% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 4.1 goals from 31.2 shots, averaging 3.4 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 85.3%.

The top points scorer is Boone Jenner with 9 points, 6 goals and 3 assists, while Sean Monahan is next best after registering 9 points, 4 goals and 5 assists. Goalie Elvis Merzlikins have a 3.87 GAA with a .875 SV%.

Expert NHL Analysis

The NHL handicappers at Sportsgambler.com are aware of injuries that could affect the outcome along with the form guide. We also leave no stone unturned when it comes to analyzing the latest player and goalie stats.

Key Sabres vs Blue Jackets stats:

• The 6.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Sabres games on the road.
• The 6.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Sabres games on the road.
• The 6.5 line has been covered in the last 4 Sabres games on the road this season.
• The 6.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Blue Jackets games at home.
• The 6.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Blue Jackets games.
• The 6.5 line has been covered in the last 4 Blue Jackets games at home this season.

Buffalo Sabres vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction

We think betting odds of -115 are really generous when it comes to going over on the total line. The two teams can combine to keep the scoreboard ticking over in this NHL clash.

Secure more desirable betting odds by moving the line when you place an Over wager. You can choose from a range of Total options until you’re happy with your bet.

Over 6.5 Probability

The sportsbooks make it a 53.5% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Based on our analysts in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

Our Pick

Over 6.5 Goals @ -115 Bet Now

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Tage Thompson To Score +140

Tage Thompson (Sabres) has scored at least one goal in 5 straight games. This statistic guides us towards Anytime Goalscorer where we’re able to back him to light the lamp at appealing odds of +140.

Latest Tage Thompson Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+140

First

+900

Shots on Goal

Over 2.5

-192

Under 2.5

+145

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Correct Score Prediction

Sabres 5 - 3 Blue Jackets

We’re predicting the Sabres to land a 5-3 victory and this is available at +2400. The correct score betting option provides plenty of fun and entertainment.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Sabres

Blue Jackets

1-0

Sabres

+6600

Blue Jackets

+7000

2-0

Sabres

+6000

Blue Jackets

+5500

2-1

Sabres

+1800

Blue Jackets

+1800

3-0

Sabres

+5000

Blue Jackets

+3500

3-1

Sabres

+2400

Blue Jackets

+2000

3-2

Sabres

+950

Blue Jackets

+950

4-0

Sabres

+6000

Blue Jackets

+4000

4-1

Sabres

+2200

Blue Jackets

+1600

4-2

Sabres

+1800

Blue Jackets

+1400

4-3

Sabres

+1000

Blue Jackets

+950

5-0

Sabres

+10000

Blue Jackets

+6600

5-1

Sabres

+3500

Blue Jackets

+2200

5-2

Sabres

+2000

Blue Jackets

+1400

5-3

Sabres

+2400

Blue Jackets

+1800

5-4

Sabres

+1700

Blue Jackets

+1600

6-0

Sabres

+14000

Blue Jackets

+9000

6-1

Sabres

+7500

Blue Jackets

+4500

6-2

Sabres

+4000

Blue Jackets

+2500

6-3

Sabres

+3300

Blue Jackets

+2200

6-4

Sabres

+4500

Blue Jackets

+3500

6-5

Sabres

+4000

Blue Jackets

+3500

7-0

Sabres

+4000

Blue Jackets

+13000

7-1

Sabres

+12000

Blue Jackets

+7500

7-2

Sabres

+9000

Blue Jackets

+6000

7-3

Sabres

+6000

Blue Jackets

+4000

7-4

Sabres

+6600

Blue Jackets

+4500

7-5

Sabres

+9000

Blue Jackets

+7500

7-6

Sabres

+9000

Blue Jackets

+9000

8-1

Sabres

+9000

Blue Jackets

+12000

8-2

Sabres

+9000

Blue Jackets

+10000

8-3

Sabres

+14000

Blue Jackets

+10000

8-4

Sabres

+11000

Blue Jackets

+8000

8-5

Sabres

+13000

Blue Jackets

+10000

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Buffalo Sabres vs Columbus Blue Jackets Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Latest Moneyline Odds Suggest Blue Jackets Victory

With a 58% chance of securing victory, Columbus Blue Jackets are favorites for this game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of -137. Buffalo Sabres are the underdogs at +114 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

There is a puck line of 1.5 and total goals has a line of 6.5. A wager on Totals allows bettors to use the latest NHL data to good effect. If you're keen on Over 6.5, this selection is available at -122.

There’s the chance to back favorites Blue Jackets at -130 to open the scoring. The Sabres to be the first team to score is available at odds of -110.

National Hockey League fans are spoilt for choice thanks to the huge selection of team props and game lines which are available for every clash on the coupon. Head to the betting sites and find the best value picks.

Moneyline

Sabres

+114

Blue Jackets

-137

3-Way Moneyline

Sabres

+188

Tie

+335

Blue Jackets

+110

Puck Line

Sabres +1.5

-222

Blue Jackets -1.5

+176

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-100

Over 6.5

-122

Tage Thompson Favorite to Find the Net First

Tage Thompson can be backed to find the net at anytime at +140. There is the chance to back the market leader to score the first goal at +900.

Player Goals

Tage Thompson (Sabres)

First

+140

Anytime

+900

Kirill Marchenko (Blue Jackets)

First

+163

Anytime

+1000

Sean Monahan (Blue Jackets)

First

+170

Anytime

+1050

Alex Tuch (Sabres)

First

+185

Anytime

+1100

Adam Fantilli (Blue Jackets)

First

+190

Anytime

+1150

Boone Jenner (Blue Jackets)

First

+200

Anytime

+1200

Kent Johnson (Blue Jackets)

First

+200

Anytime

+1200

John-Jason Peterka (Sabres)

First

+200

Anytime

+1200

Jason Zucker (Sabres)

First

+250

Anytime

+1400

Josh Norris (Sabres)

First

+250

Anytime

+1400

Zach Werenski (Blue Jackets)

First

+260

Anytime

+1400

Yegor Chinakhov (Blue Jackets)

First

+275

Anytime

+1500

Dmitri Voronkov (Blue Jackets)

First

+300

Anytime

+1600

Jiri Kulich (Sabres)

First

+300

Anytime

+1600

Ryan McLeod (Sabres)

First

+300

Anytime

+1600

Jack Quinn (Sabres)

First

+320

Anytime

+1700

Cole Sillinger (Blue Jackets)

First

+320

Anytime

+1700

Rasmus Dahlin (Sabres)

First

+350

Anytime

+1800

Zach Benson (Sabres)

First

+375

Anytime

+1900

Noah Östlund (Sabres)

First

+375

Anytime

+1900

Isak Rosén (Sabres)

First

+375

Anytime

+1900

James van Riemsdyk (Blue Jackets)

First

+380

Anytime

+2000

Justin Danforth (Blue Jackets)

First

+420

Anytime

+2200

Luke Kunin (Blue Jackets)

First

+420

Anytime

+2200

Zachary Aston-Reese (Blue Jackets)

First

+460

Anytime

+2200

Player Shots

Zach Werenski (Blue Jackets)

Over 3.5

+115

Under 3.5

-149

Tage Thompson (Sabres)

Over 2.5

-192

Under 2.5

+145

Kirill Marchenko (Blue Jackets)

Over 2.5

+105

Under 2.5

-135

Sean Monahan (Blue Jackets)

Over 2.5

+150

Under 2.5

-200

Alex Tuch (Sabres)

Over 2.5

+130

Under 2.5

-169

Adam Fantilli (Blue Jackets)

Over 2.5

+135

Under 2.5

-175

John-Jason Peterka (Sabres)

Over 2.5

+130

Under 2.5

-169

Rasmus Dahlin (Sabres)

Over 2.5

+115

Under 2.5

-149

Kent Johnson (Blue Jackets)

Over 1.5

-130

Under 1.5

-100

Jason Zucker (Sabres)

Over 1.5

-143

Under 1.5

+110

Micro Betting

Instead of focusing on the overall outcome, some bettors prefer to look at the NHL micro betting lines. As the name suggests, it means placing short-term wagers and this might include the Next Goalscorer or Next Goal.

Last 5 & H2H

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Starting Lineups

NHL Standings

Division Conference League

Metropolitan	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 Carolina	0	0	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
1 Columbus	0	0	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
1 New Jersey	0	0	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
1 NY Islanders	0	0	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
1 NY Rangers	0	0	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
1 Philadelphia	0	0	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
1 Pittsburgh	0	0	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
1 Washington	0	0	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-

East Atlantic	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 Boston	0	0	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
1 Buffalo	0	0	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
1 Detroit	0	0	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
1 Florida	0	0	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
1 Montreal	0	0	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
1 Ottawa	0	0	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
1 Tampa Bay	0	0	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
1 Toronto	0	0	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-

East Central	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 Chicago	0	0	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
1 Colorado	0	0	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
1 Dallas	0	0	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
1 Minnesota	0	0	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
1 Nashville	0	0	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
1 St Louis	0	0	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
1 Utah	0	0	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
1 Winnipeg	0	0	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-

West Pacific	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 Anaheim	0	0	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
1 Calgary	0	0	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
1 Edmonton	0	0	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
1 LA Kings	0	0	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
1 San Jose	0	0	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
1 Seattle	0	0	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
1 Vancouver	0	0	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
1 Vegas	0	0	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-

Eastern	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 Boston	0	0	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
1 Buffalo	0	0	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
1 Detroit	0	0	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
1 Florida	0	0	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
1 Montreal	0	0	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
1 Ottawa	0	0	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
1 Tampa Bay	0	0	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
1 Toronto	0	0	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
1 Carolina	0	0	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
1 Columbus	0	0	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
1 New Jersey	0	0	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
1 NY Islanders	0	0	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
1 NY Rangers	0	0	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
1 Philadelphia	0	0	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
1 Pittsburgh	0	0	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
1 Washington	0	0	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-

Western	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 Chicago	0	0	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
1 Colorado	0	0	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
1 Dallas	0	0	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
1 Minnesota	0	0	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
1 Nashville	0	0	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
1 St Louis	0	0	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
1 Utah	0	0	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
1 Winnipeg	0	0	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
1 Anaheim	0	0	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
1 Calgary	0	0	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
1 Edmonton	0	0	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
1 LA Kings	0	0	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
1 San Jose	0	0	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
1 Seattle	0	0	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
1 Vancouver	0	0	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
1 Vegas	0	0	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-

	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 Anaheim	0	0	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
2 Boston	0	0	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
3 Buffalo	0	0	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
4 Calgary	0	0	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
5 Carolina	0	0	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
6 Chicago	0	0	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
7 Colorado	0	0	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
8 Columbus	0	0	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
9 Dallas	0	0	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
10 Detroit	0	0	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
11 Edmonton	0	0	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
12 Florida	0	0	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
13 LA Kings	0	0	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
14 Minnesota	0	0	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
15 Montreal	0	0	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
16 Nashville	0	0	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
17 New Jersey	0	0	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
18 NY Islanders	0	0	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
19 NY Rangers	0	0	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
20 Ottawa	0	0	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
21 Philadelphia	0	0	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
22 Pittsburgh	0	0	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
23 San Jose	0	0	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
24 Seattle	0	0	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
25 St Louis	0	0	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
26 Tampa Bay	0	0	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
27 Toronto	0	0	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
28 Utah	0	0	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
29 Vancouver	0	0	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
30 Vegas	0	0	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
31 Washington	0	0	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-
32 Winnipeg	0	0	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	0	0	0-0-0	0-0-0	0-0	-	-

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