Buffalo at Columbus
When: 7:00 PM ET, Friday, February 23, 2024
Where: Nationwide Arena, Columbus, Ohio
Where to watch: NHLN
Game Odds, Spread, Moneyline & Total
Buffalo Sabres @ Columbus Blue Jackets
Moneyline
Buffalo Sabres -145
Columbus Blue Jackets +125
Buffalo Sabres @ Columbus Blue Jackets
Puck Line
Buffalo Sabres -1.5 (+165)
Columbus Blue Jackets 1.5 (-195)
Buffalo Sabres @ Columbus Blue Jackets
Total
Over 6.5 (-117)
Under 6.5 (-103)
Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
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Team Record & Betting Stats
| Team | Record | Fave | Dog | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo | 25-27-4 | 12-7 | 12-21 | 23-31-2 |
| Columbus | 18-27-10 | 2-3 | 15-34 | 29-24-2 |
Buffalo Sabres Last 5 Games
| Opp | score | Result | line | shots | shots against |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MON | 3-2 | W | -145 | 23 | 31 |
| ANA | 3-4 | L | -200 | 37 | 14 |
| MIN | 3-2 | W | 120 | 28 | 32 |
| FLA | 0-4 | L | 150 | 45 | 30 |
| LA | 7-0 | W | 115 | 24 | 33 |
Columbus Blue Jackets Last 5 Games
| Opp | score | Result | line | shots | shots against |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANA | 7-4 | W | -110 | 27 | 31 |
| LA | 1-5 | L | 200 | 33 | 35 |
| SJ | 4-3 | W | -150 | 41 | 31 |
| OTT | 3-6 | L | 160 | 40 | 30 |
| TB | 2-4 | L | 150 | 35 | 37 |
Game Preview
The Buffalo Sabres have been at home on the road over the past month and change, a trend they’ll look to continue when they visit the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday.
The Sabres have won four straight away from home and are 6-1 in their past seven games as the visitor after rallying for a 3-2 win against the Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday. Overall, they’re 13-11-3 in opposing rinks.
“I think we just go in and play,” forward Alex Tuch said. “I think we’re not worried about anything, we’re just having some fun. Got some good team camaraderie … and we’ve got a father’s trip going on so it’s been a lot of fun to start this trip off with a win.”
by FLM
Betting Odds Trends
| Buffalo Sabres | ||
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games | ||
| The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Buffalo’s last 7 games | ||
| Buffalo is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road | ||
| Buffalo is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road | ||
| Buffalo is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Columbus | ||
| The total has gone OVER in 7 of Buffalo’s last 9 games when playing Columbus | ||
| Buffalo is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Columbus | ||
| Buffalo is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Columbus | ||
| The total has gone OVER in 6 of Buffalo’s last 7 games when playing on the road against Columbus | ||
| Columbus Blue Jackets | ||
|---|---|---|
| Columbus is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games | ||
| Columbus is 7-15 SU in its last 22 games | ||
| Columbus is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Buffalo | ||
| The total has gone OVER in 7 of Columbus’s last 9 games when playing Buffalo | ||
| Columbus is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Buffalo | ||
| Columbus is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Buffalo | ||
| The total has gone OVER in 6 of Columbus’s last 7 games when playing at home against Buffalo | ||
Buffalo Sabres Injuries
| Player | Status/Updated |
| Victor Olofsson | Ques Fri – Illness – 2/21/24 |
| Owen Power | Out indefinitely – Hand – 2/19/24 |
| Jack Quinn | Late March – Lower Body – 2/15/24 |
| Mattias Samuelsson | out for season – Upper Body – 2/6/24 |
Columbus Blue Jackets Injuries
| Player | Status/Updated |
| Adam Fantilli | Late March – Calf – 1/31/24 |
| Patrik Laine | Out indefinitely – Shoulder – 1/28/24 |
NHL Parlay Picks & Predictions
Final Score: Buffalo 5-2
The Pick: Buffalo -145 & Over 6½ (-117)
$100 Parlay Bet will return $313 in total Payout
NHL Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
