Columbus Blue Jackets vs Buffalo Sabres Prediction, Picks & Odds | 28 Oct 2025

NHL Betting Preview: Blue Jackets vs Sabres

The Columbus Blue Jackets battle the Buffalo Sabres in this NHL matchup at KeyBank Center, with face-off scheduled for 17:45 on Tuesday, October 28. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and the starting lineups.

There is -100 on offer when it comes to the Blue Jackets on the Moneyline and we’re expecting the visitors to beat the Sabres. There’s plenty of juice when it comes to backing our prediction.

Columbus Blue Jackets won their previous game 5-4 (SO). This victory at PPG PAINTS Arena against Pittsburgh Penguins was their third road win on the spin. Dmitri Voronkov registered two goals, with Charlie Coyle and Yegor Chinakhov also finding the net.

Buffalo Sabres have won four consecutive games at home. In their last appearance, they suffered a 4-3 (OT) road defeat against Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena. Tage Thompson managed two goals and Bowen Byram had the other.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Blue Jackets beat the Sabres in their last head-to-head encounter. It was a 3-2 scoreline at Nationwide Arena. The previous 10 games have seen both teams achieve five victories.

Starting Goalies

Jet Greaves (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	26-19-9	2.6	.908	2
23/24	3-6-0	3.49	.908	0

Alex Lyon (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	20-10-4	2.8	.906	3
23/24	21-18-4	3.05	.904	2

6 wins and 4 losses, averaging 3.3 goals from 32.3 shots on goal, with a 14.8% powerplay efficiency. The Blue Jackets have given up 2.6 goals from 32.1 shots, averaging 3.6 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 69.4%.

Dmitri Voronkov is the top points scorer with 10 points, 6 goals and 4 assists, with Kirill Marchenko recording 10 points, 5 goals and 5 assists, over the past 10 games. Goalie Jet Greaves have a 2.02 goal against average with a .933 save percentage, including one shutout.

The Sabres have 5 wins, 4 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.2 goals from 29.5 shots on goal, with a 17.5% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 3.1 goals from 31.3 shots, averaging 4.7 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 93.6%.

The top points scorer is Alex Tuch with 9 points, 4 goals and 5 assists, while Ryan McLeod is next in line after registering 9 points, 3 goals and 6 assists. Goalie Alex Lyon have a 2.61 GAA with a .922 SV%, including one shutout.

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Buffalo Sabres Prediction & Picks

Tackle Columbus Blue Jackets vs Buffalo Sabres with all the betting insight you need, including our match prediction, scoreline forecast, key player prop selections and a hand-picked bet builder.

Game Prediction

There’s a juicy -100 that Columbus Blue Jackets are able to get the upper hand against the home team. This pick can be wagered on the Moneyline for this NHL clash.

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Key Blue Jackets vs Sabres stats:

• Blue Jackets have won 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• Blue Jackets have won 6 of their last 10 games.
• Blue Jackets have won 3 consecutive games on the road.

Blue Jackets Moneyline Probability

The top betting apps are estimating that there is a 50% likelihood of this pick winning. However, our analysts think that the probability sits between 55-60% taking all factors into consideration. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

If you want bigger odds about Columbus, then there are a number of alternative props and game lines including the Puck Line, Winning Margin and 3-Way Moneyline.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Kent Johnson Over 1.5 Shots -141

Kent Johnson (Blue Jackets) has finished with Over 1.5 shots on goal in 8 of the past 10 games. We’re going to take him on the Overs for Shots on Goal, with this line making plenty of appeal at odds of -141.

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Correct Score Prediction

Blue Jackets 4 - 1 Sabres

There could be merit in backing the Blue Jackets to win 4-1. Odds of +1700 are available about a correct score bet where a nice potential return is on the cards.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Blue Jackets

Sabres

1-0

Blue Jackets

+6000

Sabres

+6600

2-0

Blue Jackets

+5500

Sabres

+5500

2-1

Blue Jackets

+1700

Sabres

+1700

3-0

Blue Jackets

+3500

Sabres

+4000

3-1

Blue Jackets

+2000

Sabres

+2000

3-2

Blue Jackets

+900

Sabres

+900

4-0

Blue Jackets

+4500

Sabres

+4500

4-1

Blue Jackets

+1700

Sabres

+1700

4-2

Blue Jackets

+1600

Sabres

+1600

4-3

Blue Jackets

+1000

Sabres

+1000

5-0

Blue Jackets

+7500

Sabres

+7500

5-1

Blue Jackets

+2800

Sabres

+2800

5-2

Blue Jackets

+1700

Sabres

+1600

5-3

Blue Jackets

+2200

Sabres

+2200

5-4

Blue Jackets

+1800

Sabres

+1700

6-0

Blue Jackets

+11000

Sabres

+11000

6-1

Blue Jackets

+6000

Sabres

+5500

6-2

Blue Jackets

+3300

Sabres

+3000

6-3

Blue Jackets

+2800

Sabres

+2500

6-4

Blue Jackets

+4000

Sabres

+4000

6-5

Blue Jackets

+4000

Sabres

+4000

7-0

Blue Jackets

+4000

Sabres

+15000

7-1

Blue Jackets

+10000

Sabres

+9000

7-2

Blue Jackets

+8000

Sabres

+7500

7-3

Blue Jackets

+5500

Sabres

+5000

7-4

Blue Jackets

+6000

Sabres

+5500

7-5

Blue Jackets

+9000

Sabres

+9000

7-6

Blue Jackets

+10000

Sabres

+10000

8-1

Blue Jackets

+10000

Sabres

+14000

8-2

Blue Jackets

+13000

Sabres

+12500

8-3

Blue Jackets

+13000

Sabres

+12000

8-4

Blue Jackets

+11000

Sabres

+10000

8-5

Blue Jackets

+12500

Sabres

+12000

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Columbus Blue Jackets vs Buffalo Sabres Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

There are betting odds of -115 about Buffalo Sabres winning, with Columbus Blue Jackets currently available at -104. The sportsbook traders give the road team a 51% probability of success.

The puck line stands at 1.5 and the total goals line is 6.5. The Totals offers hockey bettors an alternative way of getting involved. If you’re going for Over 6.5, then the odds are -110.

Consider every angle when placing your bets. The best NHL sportsbooks offer a huge selection of game lines and team props and it’s all about finding a wager which matches your prediction of the clash.

Moneyline

Blue Jackets

-104

Sabres

-115

3-Way Moneyline

Blue Jackets

+148

Tie

+325

Sabres

+143

Puck Line

Blue Jackets +1.5

-263

Sabres -1.5

+205

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-110

Over 6.5

-110

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Columbus Blue Jackets Stats

Buffalo Sabres Stats

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.10 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.00 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.20 goals and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.40 pts and allowed 2.60 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.90 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.90 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.30 goals and allowed 3.60 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.70 goals and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.2
• Shots: 23.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 6.9
• Blocks: 14.6
• Faceoff Wins : 25.2
• Hits: 20.8
• Giveaways: 14.2
• Takeaways: 5.1

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 27.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 7.1
• Blocks: 16.7
• Faceoff Wins : 25.2
• Hits: 21.3
• Giveaways: 15.9
• Takeaways: 5.9

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 30.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 11.5
• Blocks: 13
• Faceoff Wins : 27.6
• Hits: 20.8
• Giveaways: 14.5
• Takeaways: 4.3

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 1
• Shots: 30.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 5.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 15.2
• Blocks: 14.2
• Faceoff Wins : 26.8
• Hits: 23.5
• Giveaways: 15.2
• Takeaways: 4.8

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