7 Nov 2026 · KeyBank Center
Columbus Blue Jackets at Buffalo Sabres
Blue Jackets 2 – 5 Sabres · Buffalo Sabres won. We had Buffalo Sabres at 59.2% and Columbus Blue Jackets at 40.8%.
Ratings before the game: Sabres 1531, Blue Jackets 1498, 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 | Sabres | Blue Jackets |
|---|---|---|
| The model | 59.2% | 40.8% |
| Bookmakers (3 books) | 61.8% | 38.2% |
| Polymarket | 61.5% | 38.5% |
| Kalshi | 62.0% | 38.0% |
Form coming in
Last five results before this game: Columbus Blue Jackets WLLWW, Buffalo Sabres LWWWL.
Other meetings this season
| Date | Game | Score | Pre-game chance of the winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Oct 2026 | Buffalo Sabres at Columbus Blue Jackets | 3–6 | 50% |
| Date | Game | Away | Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Jan 2027 | Buffalo Sabres at Columbus Blue Jackets | 49% | 51% |
The teams
Questions and answers
Who won Columbus Blue Jackets at Buffalo Sabres?
Buffalo Sabres won 5–2 on 7 November 2026. Before the start PodiumOracle's model gave Buffalo Sabres 59%.