The Buffalo Sabres (4-4-1) carry a four-game home win streak into a matchup against the Columbus Blue Jackets (4-4), who have won three in a row on the road, on Tuesday, Oct. 28 at 6:45 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Before this matchup, here is who we project to secure the win in Tuesday's hockey action.
Sabres vs. Blue Jackets Predictions for Tuesday
Our computer model for this encounter predicts a final score of Sabres 4, Blue Jackets 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Sabres (-115)
- Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6.1 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Blue Jackets (+1.5)
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Sabres Splits and Trends
- The Sabres have gone -1-1 in overtime contests to contribute to an overall record of 4-4-1.
- In the two games this season the Sabres registered just one goal, they lost both times.
- Buffalo has lost the only game this season when it scored exactly two goals.
- The Sabres have scored at least three goals five times, and are 4-0-1 in those games (to record nine points).
- In the two games when Buffalo has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it picked up three points after finishing 1-0-1.
- In the four games when it outshot its opponent, Buffalo is 1-2-1 (three points).
- The Sabres' opponents have had more shots in five games. The Sabres finished 3-2-0 in those matchups (six points).
Blue Jackets Splits and Trends
- The Blue Jackets (4-4 overall) have posted a record of 1-0-1 in games that have required OT this season.
- Columbus has earned two points (1-2-0) in its three games decided by one goal.
- This season the Blue Jackets scored just one goal in three games and they lost every time.
- Columbus failed to win the only game this season when it scored exactly two goals.
- So far this season, the Blue Jackets have scored at least three goals four times and won each of those games.
- Columbus has scored a lone power-play goal in one game this season and won.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Columbus has posted a record of 3-3-0 (six points).
- The Blue Jackets have been outshot by opponents twice, earning a total of two points across those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Sabres Rank | Sabres AVG | Blue Jackets AVG | Blue Jackets Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16th | 3 | Goals Scored | 3 | 16th |
| 14th | 3 | Goals Allowed | 3.13 | 20th |
| 10th | 29.4 | Shots | 32.8 | 4th |
| 30th | 31.7 | Shots Allowed | 31.8 | 31st |
| 10th | 23.33% | Power Play % | 15% | 27th |
| 1st | 93.94% | Penalty Kill % | 60.71% | 32nd |
Sabres vs. Blue Jackets Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 6:45 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York
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