9 Jan 2027 · Nationwide Arena
Buffalo Sabres at Columbus Blue Jackets
We have Columbus Blue Jackets at 51.0% and Buffalo Sabres at 49.0%.
Ratings going in: Blue Jackets 1489, Sabres 1523, plus 35 for playing at home.
Expected starting goalies: BUF (C. Ellis) -0.0 goals saved per start against its usual; CBJ (J. Greaves) +0.1 goals saved per start against its usual. Net 6 rating points to CBJ.
Form coming in
Last five results before this game: Buffalo Sabres WLWLL, Columbus Blue Jackets LWWLL.
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% |
| 7 Nov 2026 | Columbus Blue Jackets at Buffalo Sabres | 2–5 | 59% |
The teams
Questions and answers
Who will win Buffalo Sabres at Columbus Blue Jackets?
PodiumOracle's model makes Columbus Blue Jackets the favourite at 51%, with Buffalo Sabres at 49%. It's a chance, not a certainty: a 51% favourite still loses 49% of the time.
When and where is Buffalo Sabres at Columbus Blue Jackets?
9 January 2027, at Nationwide Arena. The chances update until the start, and live during the game where there's a live feed.