The Columbus Blue Jackets will visit the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at 6:45 PM. The game will take place at the KeyBank Center and will be shown on ESPN+. Columbus has a record of 4-4-0, while Buffalo stands at 4-5-1. Both teams are looking to improve their standings early in the season.

Blue Jackets vs. Sabres Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Columbus Blue Jackets +102. Columbus has shown strong away performance with recent wins against Pittsburgh and Dallas. Their ability to secure wins on the road makes them a good value pick.
• Over/Under Prediction: Over 6.5 (-106). Both teams have been involved in high-scoring games recently, with Columbus scoring 5 goals twice in their last three games. This trend indicates a potential for a high-scoring game.

Team Trends

• Buffalo Sabres have a 4-5-1 record at the start of the season.
• Columbus Blue Jackets recently won against the Pittsburgh Penguins with a score of 5-4.
• Buffalo Sabres have a division record of 4-3.
• Columbus Blue Jackets are ranked 13th in the Eastern Conference.
• Buffalo Sabres secured a shutout win against the Florida Panthers with a score of 3-0.

Blue Jackets vs Sabres Preview

The Columbus Blue Jackets travel to face the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. The game will be held at the KeyBank Center and is set to start at 6:45 PM. Fans can catch the action live on ESPN+.

Both teams are eager to climb the standings in the early part of the season. Columbus enters the game with a record of 4-4-0, while Buffalo has a 4-5-1 record. With the season just beginning, every game is important for setting the tone for the months ahead.

Buffalo Sabres: Key Players to Watch

The Buffalo Sabres have some standout skaters this season. Tage Thompson is leading with 8 points in 9 games, scoring 4 goals and assisting 4 times. Alex Tuch is close behind with 7 points, having scored 3 goals and made 4 assists. Rasmus Dahlin is making his mark as a defenseman. He has 7 assists in 9 games and has blocked 8 shots. Zach Benson has also contributed with 7 assists in 6 games, showing his playmaking skills. In goal, Alex Lyon has been busy with 214 saves in 7 games. He has 3 wins and 4 losses so far. Colten Ellis has also played, securing 1 win with 29 saves in his single game appearance.

Columbus Blue Jackets: Players Making an Impact

Dmitri Voronkov is leading the Blue Jackets with 9 points in 8 games. He has scored 5 goals and made 4 assists. Voronkov is also active on the ice with 19 hits. Kirill Marchenko is another key player for Columbus. He has 5 goals and 3 assists in 8 games. Marchenko has also made 8 hits and blocked 6 shots. In goal, Elvis Merzlikins has been strong with 3 wins in 4 games. He has made 128 saves and allowed 12 goals. Jet Greaves has 1 win and 102 saves in his 4 games.

Final Betting Pick

The Columbus Blue Jackets have shown strong performance in their recent away games. They secured wins against Pittsburgh and Dallas, scoring 5 goals in each of those games. This makes them a solid pick for the money line at +102. Their ability to perform well on the road adds value to this bet.

For the over/under prediction, the over 6.5 at -106 is a good choice. Both teams have been involved in high-scoring games. Columbus scored 5 goals twice in their last three games, while Buffalo has also had games with high goal counts. This trend suggests a potential for a high-scoring game, making the over a reasonable pick.

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