Columbus Blue Jackets vs Buffalo Sabres Betting Pick & Prediction for 10/28

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The Columbus Blue Jackets are set to play against the Buffalo Sabres at the KeyBank Center. This game marks an early season meeting between these two teams. Columbus enters the game with a 4-4-0 record, while Buffalo holds a 4-5-1 record.

Columbus is led by head coach Dean Evason and competes in the Eastern Metropolitan Division. Buffalo, under head coach Lindy Ruff, plays in the Eastern Atlantic Division. Both teams are looking to improve their standings in their respective conferences.

Blue Jackets vs Sabres Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Buffalo Sabres
  • Venue: KeyBank Center
  • Date: Tuesday, October 28, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Columbus Blue Jackets MoneyLine -101, Buffalo Sabres MoneyLine -119

Columbus Blue Jackets Team Preview

The Columbus Blue Jackets have shown mixed results in their recent games. They secured a close win against the Pittsburgh Penguins with a score of 5-4. Earlier, they faced a significant 5-1 loss to the Washington Capitals. However, they bounced back with a 5-1 win over the Dallas Stars.

In the current season, the Blue Jackets have scored 25 goals, placing them 13th in the league. They have managed 39 assists, ranking 20th. Their power play goals are at 3, ranked 9th overall.

Dmitri Voronkov is leading the team with 9 points in 8 games. Kirill Marchenko has also been effective, adding 8 points. On the goaltending front, Elvis Merzlikins has 3 wins in 4 games, while Jet Greaves has saved 102 shots in his 4 appearances.

Buffalo Sabres Team Preview

The Buffalo Sabres have had mixed results in their recent games. They won three out of their last five games. Notable victories include a 5-3 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs and a 3-0 shutout against the Florida Panthers.

Key players like Tage Thompson and Alex Tuch have been important for the Sabres. Thompson has 8 points, and Tuch has 7 points this season. Rasmus Dahlin also contributes with 7 assists, playing all 9 games so far.

In goal, Alex Lyon has been a regular presence. He has played 7 games with 3 wins and 214 saves. The Sabres have allowed 24 goals, ranking 5th in the league for goals against.

BTB Betting Pick

The Buffalo Sabres are favored with a moneyline of -119 against the Columbus Blue Jackets at -101. Buffalo has a slightly better record in goals and assists this season. The Sabres’ goaltending stats also show fewer goals against. With these factors, the recommendation is to pick Buffalo Sabres to win the game.

The total for the game is set at 6.5, with the over at -107 and the under at -114. Both teams have shown strong offensive stats, with Columbus having 25 goals and Buffalo having 27 goals this season. Given the offensive capabilities, the projected score suggests going with the over. The recommendation is to pick over 6.5 for this game.