The Columbus Blue Jackets (19-35-6) meet the Buffalo Sabres (31-23-4) Tuesday at KeyBank Center in Buffalo. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. (ESPN+/hulu). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Blue Jackets vs. Sabres odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Blue Jackets are coming off a heartbreaking 3-2 loss in overtime at the Minnesota Wild on Sunday, although Columbus has managed to pick up points in 5 of the last 6 games overall.
Buffalo is on a roll, picking up 3 straight victories, and 5 wins in the last 6 outings. The Sabres are averaging 5.0 goals per game (GPG) across the last 6 contests.
The Sabres picked up a 9-4 win against the Sabres in Columbus in the 1st meeting on Dec. 7 and will play the final regular-season meeting there on April 14.