The Columbus Blue Jackets (35-33-9) host the Buffalo Sabres (35-36-6), who have won five straight, on Thursday, April 10 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Prepare for this matchup by checking out our prediction for who will win the game in Thursday's hockey action.
Over the last 10 contests, the Sabres have gone 8-2-0 while scoring 44 goals against 30 goals given up. On 25 power-play opportunities during that time, they have scored five goals (20.0%).
Blue Jackets vs. Sabres Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projection model for this encounter predicts a final tally of Blue Jackets 4, Sabres 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Blue Jackets (-135)
- Total Pick: Over 6.5 (computer predicts 6.7 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Sabres (+1.5)
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Blue Jackets Splits and Trends
- The Blue Jackets are 35-33-9 overall and 10-9-19 in overtime games.
- Columbus is 6-7-8 (20 points) in its 21 games decided by one goal.
- In the seven games this season the Blue Jackets registered only one goal, they've finished 0-5-2 (two points).
- Columbus has taken nine points from the 15 games this season when it scored two goals (4-10-1 record).
- The Blue Jackets have scored three or more goals 46 times, and are 31-11-4 in those games (to register 66 points).
- In the 26 games when Columbus has recorded a single power-play goal, it picked up 34 points after finishing 16-8-2.
- When it has outshot opponents, Columbus is 16-12-4 (36 points).
- The Blue Jackets have been outshot by opponents in 38 games, going 16-17-5 to register 37 points.
Sabres Splits and Trends
- The Sabres have a 7-6-13 record in overtime matchups this season and a 35-36-6 overall record.
- Buffalo has earned 27 points (11-7-5) in its 23 games decided by one goal.
- This season the Sabres scored just one goal in nine games and they've earned two points (1-8-0) in those contests.
- Buffalo has earned five points (2-14-1 record) this season when scoring a pair of goals .
- The Sabres have scored three or more goals in 48 games, earning 69 points from those contests.
- This season, Buffalo has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 30 games and registered 25 points with a record of 12-17-1.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Buffalo is 14-13-2 (30 points).
- The Sabres have been outshot by opponents in 47 games, going 21-22-4 to record 46 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Blue Jackets Rank | Blue Jackets AVG | Sabres AVG | Sabres Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th | 3.17 | Goals Scored | 3.27 | 7th |
| 27th | 3.42 | Goals Allowed | 3.47 | 29th |
| 9th | 29.1 | Shots | 27.5 | 22nd |
| 28th | 29.8 | Shots Allowed | 28.8 | 20th |
| 23rd | 18.64% | Power Play % | 18.18% | 26th |
| 26th | 75.96% | Penalty Kill % | 76.62% | 22nd |
Blue Jackets vs. Sabres Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio
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