Bet on Buffalo Sabres vs Columbus Blue Jackets on Ice Hockey

Buffalo Sabres are favored to win with moneyline odds around 1.85 due to their strong 20-14-4 record, nine-game winning streak including six straight road wins, and higher playoff chances of 59.1%, while Columbus Blue Jackets sit at 17-15-6 with defensive lapses and only 7.6% playoff odds with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The match starts at 8:00 PM ET on January 3, 2026, at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.

The game is at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio, with a capacity of 18,144 seats, serving as the home of the Columbus Blue Jackets since 2000.

Buffalo Sabres are predicted to win with moneyline odds of 1.85 on DexWin, backed by their franchise-record-tying recent form, superior 59% points percentage, and road dominance, contrasting Columbus's 51.3% points percentage and regression in defense.

In recent head-to-head meetings, Buffalo Sabres hold the edge with their current momentum from a nine-game win streak, while Columbus Blue Jackets struggle defensively; over the last 10 encounters, Sabres lead 6-3-1 with an average of 5.2 total goals per game.