Buffalo Sabres vs. Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction and Odds: April 9, 2026
- The second-place Buffalo Sabres are scheduled to host the ninth-place Columbus Blue Jackets at KeyBank Center on Thursday, April 9, 2026.
- The Sabres are coming off a 5-3 road victory against the New York Rangers on April 8, 2026.
- Their most recent game took place on April 7, 2026, where they secured a 4-3 shootout victory on the road against the Detroit Red Wings, winning the shootout...
The second-place Buffalo Sabres are scheduled to host the ninth-place Columbus Blue Jackets at KeyBank Center on Thursday, April 9, 2026. The matchup between the two Eastern Conference teams is set to begin at 7 p.m. ET.
Buffalo enters the contest with a record of 48-23-8. The Sabres are coming off a 5-3 road victory against the New York Rangers on April 8, 2026.
The Columbus Blue Jackets hold a record of 39-27-12. Their most recent game took place on April 7, 2026, where they secured a 4-3 shootout victory on the road against the Detroit Red Wings, winning the shootout 3-2.
Betting Odds and Projections
Sportsbooks have positioned the Buffalo Sabres as the favorites for the matchup. According to BetMGM Sportsbook, the Sabres are listed at -124, while the Blue Jackets are the underdogs at +104. Other betting lines have listed the Sabres as -132 favorites and the Blue Jackets at +110.
The over/under for the total number of goals in the game is set at 6.5. Some projections suggest a final score of 4-3 in favor of Buffalo.
Buffalo Sabres Performance Trends
The Sabres have demonstrated consistency when favored by oddsmakers this season, winning 25 of the 40 games in which they were the moneyline favorite. Specifically, in 27 games where they had moneyline odds lower than -124, they have secured 19 victories.
Analysis of the Sabres’ recent form shows they have gone 5-3-2 in their last 10 matchups, earning 65.0% of the possible points. During this ten-game stretch, Buffalo has scored 32 goals and allowed 33 goals, averaging 3.3 goals conceded per game.
Regarding goal totals, 37 of the 79 games played by Buffalo this season have resulted in more than 6.5 goals.
Columbus Blue Jackets Trends
The Blue Jackets have a history of securing upset wins this season. They have claimed victory in 16 of the 43 games in which they entered as the underdog, a success rate of 37.2%.
Viewing Information
The game will be broadcast and live-streamed on ESPN+.