1 Oct 2026 · Nationwide Arena
Buffalo Sabres at Columbus Blue Jackets
Sabres 3 – 6 Blue Jackets · Columbus Blue Jackets won. We had Columbus Blue Jackets at 49.6% and Buffalo Sabres at 50.4%.
Ratings before the game: Blue Jackets 1502, Sabres 1547, plus 35 for playing at home.
What the markets said before the start
Each source's last price before the start, as a chance with the bookmaker's margin taken out. The model's forecast never uses them.
| Source | Blue Jackets | Sabres |
|---|---|---|
| The model | 49.6% | 50.4% |
| Bookmakers (3 books) | 49.3% | 50.7% |
| Polymarket | 48.5% | 51.5% |
| Kalshi | 48.0% | 52.0% |
Form coming in
Last five results before this game: Buffalo Sabres no games yet, Columbus Blue Jackets no games yet.
Other meetings this season
| Date | Game | Score | Pre-game chance of the winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Nov 2026 | Columbus Blue Jackets at Buffalo Sabres | 2–5 | 59% |
| Date | Game | Away | Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Jan 2027 | Buffalo Sabres at Columbus Blue Jackets | 49% | 51% |
The teams
Questions and answers
Who won Buffalo Sabres at Columbus Blue Jackets?
Columbus Blue Jackets won 6–3 on 1 October 2026. Before the start PodiumOracle's model gave Columbus Blue Jackets 50%.