The Buffalo Sabres look to emerge victorious in NHL odds action as the Columbus Blue Jackets arrive at KeyBank Center on Saturday.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 3.7-2 win for the Blue Jackets. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Buffalo Sabres Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Buffalo Sabres currently sport a record of 27-29-12. The Columbus Blue Jackets are 43-17-6. Betting totals have seen the Sabres post a 31-31-6 OVER/UNDER record this season, while the Blue Jackets have gone 27-35-4 against the number. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Buffalo vs Columbus injuries news.
The Odds Shark NHL Power Rankings have the Buffalo Sabres at No. 20 and the Columbus Blue Jackets at No. 22 heading into this contest.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Buffalo's No. 22-ranked offense, averaging 2.53 goals per game, against a Blue Jackets defense that ranks No. 2 at 2.3 goals allowed. The Sabres power play is averaging 23.3% while the Blue Jackets defense kills off 83.33% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
- Columbus is 5-11 ATS in its last 16 games
- Columbus is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Columbus's last 6 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Columbus's last 5 games on the road
- Buffalo is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
- Buffalo is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Buffalo's last 6 games
- Buffalo is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Columbus at Philadelphia, Monday, March 13th
Buffalo at San Jose, Tuesday, March 14th
