The visiting Buffalo Sabres hope for a solid performance on Tuesday as they look to steal a win at Nationwide Arena against the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to side with the Columbus Blue Jackets in this one found them earlier as -235 favorites on the NHL money line at Sportsbook. Betting the over under total instead? It was hovering near 5.5 at its open earlier today at Sportsbook and may have moved.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 3.3-2.2 victory for the Blue Jackets. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Buffalo Sabres vs Columbus Blue Jackets Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Supporters of the Buffalo Sabres have seen them go 32-32-12 so far this season, while the Blue Jackets are at 48-19-7. In totals betting, the Columbus Blue Jackets are 30-39-5, while the Sabres are 34-35-7. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Columbus vs Buffalo injuries news.
According to new NHL Power Rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 16-ranked Columbus Blue Jackets and the No. 25-rated Buffalo Sabres in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Columbus's No. 5-ranked offense, averaging 3.14 goals per game, against a Sabres defense that ranks No. 20 at 2.87 goals allowed. The Blue Jackets power play is averaging 20.92% while the Sabres defense kills off 77.03% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Buffalo won its last outing, a 4-2 result against the Panthers on March 27. Bettors who backed the Sabres at +109 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (6) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
Columbus won its last outing, a 1-0 result against the Flyers on March 25. Bettors who backed the Blue Jackets at -173 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (1) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
- Buffalo is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
- Buffalo is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Buffalo's last 6 games
- Buffalo is 11-5 ATS in its last 16 games on the road
- Columbus is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
- Columbus is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Columbus's last 6 games
- Columbus is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Buffalo home to New York, Sunday, April 2nd
Columbus at Carolina, Thursday, March 30th
