Buffalo Sabres at Columbus Blue JacketsPreview · NHL · Thursday, October 1, 2026 · 7:00 PM ET

Nationwide Arena, Columbus

Win probability · model vs book moneyline

Buffalo SabresBUF−110
49.8%52.4%−2.6%
Columbus Blue JacketsCBJ−110
50.2%52.4%−2.2%
Spread
BUF +1.5
Model74.0%Book75.0%−300−1.0%
TotalModel: 6.0 goals
Under 6.5
Model60.4%Book56.5%−130+3.8%

Game lines

Every side the book prices (spread and total in goals); model probability against the break-even rate of each price.

  • CBJ ML
    −2.2%
    Model
    50.2%
    Book
    52.4%−110
  • BUF ML
    −2.6%
    Model
    49.8%
    Book
    52.4%−110
  • CBJ -1.5
    −7.4%
    Model
    26.0%
    Book
    33.3%+200
  • BUF +1.5
    −1.0%
    Model
    74.0%
    Book
    75.0%−300
  • Over 6.5
    −9.1%
    Model
    39.6%
    Book
    48.8%+105
  • Under 6.5
    +3.8%
    Model
    60.4%
    Book
    56.5%−130

Frequently asked questions

When does Buffalo Sabres at Columbus Blue Jackets start?

Buffalo Sabres at Columbus Blue Jackets (NHL) starts at 7:00 PM ET on Thursday, October 1, 2026 at Nationwide Arena, Columbus.

What total does the EdgeGoat model project for Buffalo Sabres at Columbus Blue Jackets?

The model projects about 6.0 combined goals.

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