Columbus Blue Jackets vs Buffalo Sabres Prediction & Result
Final Played · NHL
Columbus Blue Jackets6-3Buffalo Sabres
SprtGenie's AI pick for this hockey game, published before kick-off and graded against the final score.
Our pick
- AI pick
- Columbus Blue Jackets
- Moneyline: Home Win
- Odds
- +140
- sportsbook price stored with the pick
- Confidence
- —
- Risk: — · model probability 53%
- Result
- Won
- graded against the final score
Home-ice edge in opener; Columbus roster stability vs. Buffalo defensive injuries.
Price and probabilities
| Side | Market (no-vig) | Fair price | Our model |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Blue Jackets | 50% | -100 | 53% |
| Buffalo Sabres | 50% | -100 | 47% |
Recent form
Columbus Blue Jackets
| Date (UTC) | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 8, 2026 | vs Utah Mammoth | 4-5 | L |
| Mar 6, 2026 | vs Florida Panthers | 4-2 | W |
| Mar 4, 2026 | vs Nashville Predators | 3-2 | W |
| Mar 3, 2026 | @ New York Rangers | 5-4 | W |
| Feb 28, 2026 | vs New York Islanders | 3-4 | L |
Buffalo Sabres
| Date (UTC) | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 8, 2026 | vs Tampa Bay Lightning | 8-7 | W |
| Mar 7, 2026 | vs Nashville Predators | 3-2 | W |
| Mar 6, 2026 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins | 5-1 | W |
| Mar 4, 2026 | vs Vegas Golden Knights | 3-2 | W |
| Mar 1, 2026 | @ Tampa Bay Lightning | 6-2 | W |
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