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At KeyBank Center on Tuesday, Oct. 28, the Buffalo Sabres and Columbus Blue Jackets -- led by Tage Thompson and Dmitri Voronkov, respectively -- will match up at 6:45 p.m. ET. Take a look at everything you need to know about the Sabres-Blue Jackets game, from the puck lined, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.
Sabres vs. Blue Jackets Game Information and TV Channel
- When: Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 6:45 p.m. ET
- Where: KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York
- TV: ESPN+
- Live Boxscore: FOX Sports
| Favorite | Puck Line | Favorite Puck Line Odds | Underdog Puck Line Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sabres | -1.5 | 210 | -258 | 6.5 | -105 | -115 | -115 | -105 |
Sabres vs. Blue Jackets Prediction
ATS Pick: Blue Jackets (+ 1.5)
O/U Pick: Under (6.5)
Score Prediction: Sabres 4 - Blue Jackets 3
Sabres vs. Blue Jackets Betting Insights
- Buffalo and its opponent have gone over 6.5 combined goals in three of nine games this season.
- Columbus and its opponent have combined for more than 6.5 goals twice this season.
- The two teams combine to score six goals per game, 0.5 fewer than this game's total.
- Opponents of these two teams combine to average 6.1 goals per game, 0.4 fewer than this game'sgame's over/under.
- In terms of goals scored, the Sabres are 19th in the league, and the Blue Jackets are 28th.
- This game features the league's 11th-ranked (Blue Jackets) and 14th-ranked (Sabres) teams in terms of defense.
Sabres Stats
- The Sabres rank 19th in the league with 27 goals scored (three per game).
- Buffalo ranks 14th in goals against, allowing 27 total goals (three per game) in NHL play.
- Their goal differential (0) ranks 15th in the league.
- The seven power-play goals Buffalo has scored this season (to rank 12th in the NHL) have come on 30 chances.
- The Sabres' 23.33% power-play conversion rate is 10th-best in the league.
- The two shorthanded goals Buffalo has scored this season lead the NHL.
Sabres Leaders
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | Giveaways | Takeaways | Faceoff Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tage Thompson | 9 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 50% |
| Zachary Benson | 6 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 50% |
| Rasmus Dahlin | 9 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 23 | 4 | - |
| Josh Doan | 9 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 66.7% |
| Jack Quinn | 9 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 0 | - |
Sabres Player Props
Blue Jackets Stats
- The Blue Jackets' 24 goals on the season (three per game) rank them 28th in the NHL.
- Columbus has allowed 25 total goals this season (3.1 per game), ranking 11th in the NHL.
- They have the 18th-ranked goal differential in the league at -1.
- Columbus has three power-play goals (29th in NHL) on 20 chances.
- The Blue Jackets have the league's 27th-ranked power-play percentage (15).
Blue Jackets Leaders
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | Giveaways | Takeaways | Faceoff Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dmitri Voronkov | 8 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 25% |
| Kirill Marchenko | 8 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 3 | - |
| Boone Jenner | 8 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 58.8% |
| Adam Fantilli | 8 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 5 | 45.5% |
| Kent Johnson | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 2 | - |
Blue Jackets Player Props
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