Blue Jackets vs Sabres Prediction 11/6/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

Blue Jackets vs Sabres Prediction

Buffalo comes into this matchup after winning three of their last four games, but they had a third period collapse last time out. The Sabres are 3-4-0 at home this year, while the Blue Jackets are 1-4-0 on the road. Columbus has won two in a row against Colorado and Dallas, but they will be on a back to back. The Blue Jackets have scored two goals or fewer in three of their last four games and they are scoring just 2.69 goals per game this year. Take the Sabres to win in regulation in this contest.

Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Preview

The Columbus Blue Jackets are 7-7-0 this season after they defeated the Stars in a shootout by a score of 2-1 in their last game. Columbus had trouble scoring all game, but they tied the game with 3:14 left in the third and won in the shootout. The Blue Jackets out shot Dallas by a total of 30-28, won 33.3% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Columbus was led by Zach Werenski, who had one goal, while Kent Johnson picked up an assist. Cam Talbot stopped 27 out of 28 shots in the victory.

Prior to that win, Columbus defeated the Avalanche by a score of 7-2, but lost to the Stars by a score of 3-1 before that. The Blue Jackets have scored 2.69 goals per game and they have allowed 3.15 goals against per game, while also going 17.1% on the power play and 72.5% on the penalty kill this season. Kent Johnson has led the team with seven goals and seven assists, while Charlie Coyle has added three goals and 10 assists. Jet Greaves is 2-5-0 with a 3.11 goals against average and an .883 save percentage this season.

Buffalo Sabres Betting Preview

The Buffalo Sabres are 7-5-3 this year after they lost to the Senators by a score of 2-1 in their last game. Buffalo led 1-0 in the third period, but they allowed two goals in the last nine minutes for the loss. The Sabres were out shot by a total of 30-25, won 30.2% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Buffalo was led by Peyton Krebs, who had one goal, while Zach Benson grabbed an assist. Colten Ellis stopped 28 out of 30 shots in the game.

Prior to that loss, Buffalo defeated the Kings by a score of 3-2 and the Ducks by a score of 7-6. The Sabres have scored 2.93 goals per game and they have allowed 3.33 goals against per game, while also going 16.3% on the power play and 69.8% on the penalty kill this season. Tage Thompson has led the team with 10 goals and eight assists, while Zach Benson has added two goals and 12 assists. UPL is 4-3-3 with a 3.40 goals against average and an .874 save percentage this year.

Why the Buffalo Sabres will win

• The Blue Jackets have lost seven of their last eight road games after coming off a shootout.
• The home team has won six of the last seven games between the Blue Jackets and Sabres.
• The Blue Jackets have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Sabres have covered the puck line in 13 of their last 16 games against opponents on a winning streak.
• The Sabres have won the second period in each of their last four games against Metropolitan Division opponents at KeyBank Center when tied after the first period.

Total Goals Facts

• Seven of the Sabres’ last eight night games against the Blue Jackets following a loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Five of the Blue Jackets’ last six games against the Sabres following a home win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Sabres’ last seven games following a home loss.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Blue Jackets’ last eight games against Atlantic Division opponents.

Buffalo Sabres Player Prop Facts

• Jack Quinn has scored a goal in three of the Sabres’ last four games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• Matt Grzelcyk has recorded at least one assist in each of his last four appearances with his team as a home favorite against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• Owen Power has recorded two assists against the Blue Jackets this season – equal-most against any opponent.

Columbus Blue Jackets Player Prop Facts

• Zach Werenski has recorded an assist in each of the Blue Jackets’ last six games as road underdogs.
• Kent Johnson ranks T1st in the league for shootout goals (2) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Buffalo Sabres rank T1st in the league in short handed goals allowed this season (0).
• The Buffalo Sabres have recorded the most wins when trailing after Period 2 this season (3).
• The Columbus Blue Jackets rank 32nd in the league for Period 2 goals scored per game this season (0.50).
• The Columbus Blue Jackets rank 31st in the league for power play goals this season (6).

Positive Trends

As I look at the trends for this game, I continue to like Buffalo to win. The home team has won six of the last seven games between these teams, including the first game of this year when Columbus won at home. The Blue Jackets have lost seven of their last eight road games after a shootout, which they played in last night, and they are 31st in the NHL in power play goals. Take the Sabres in regulation.

David Racey's Pick: Sabres to Win in Regulation