Buffalo Sabres vs Columbus Blue Jackets 4/14/23 – On Friday, the Buffalo Sabres 40-33-7 are set to travel to Nationwide Arena where they will face-off against Columbus Blue Jackets 24-47-9. Eric Comrie will likely be dominating for the Sabres while Michael Hutchinson may be seen guarding for the Blue Jackets. Keep updated on this exciting match and place your bets with the best team by following the NHL best record.
Buffalo Sabres vs Columbus Blue Jackets
Date & Time: Friday, April 14, 2023 at 7:30 PM ET
Location: Nationwide Arena Columbus, OH
TV: ESPN+
Buffalo Sabres vs Columbus Blue Jackets 4/14/23 Betting Odds
Sabres
Moneyline: -182
Puckline: -1.5 (+130)
Total: 6.5 over (-123)
Blue Jackets
Moneyline: +146
Puckline: +1.5 (-159)
Total: 6.5 under (+100)
Buffalo Sabres vs Columbus Blue Jackets Analysis
Buffalo Sabres will look to address some issues following their 6-2 loss against the Devils their last time out on the ice. Buffalo accumulated four penalty minutes and struggled offensively; they had two opportunities with more players on but failed to capitalize; only two shots out of 38 attempts were scored on net. As for their scoring capabilities, the Buffalo Sabres have scored 284 goals this year and given up 292. Overall they earned 87 points with a points percentage of 0.544 and have netted 62 goals from power play opportunities during those chances for a rate of 23.48%. At even strength, Buffalo Sabres opponents have scored 222 goals against them and given up 232 themselves during even-strength play, totalling an equal scoreline with 110% shot attempts against them and saving 89% of those attempts – totalling 2,594 altogether with an overall save percentage of 0.890 – with 60 power play attempts leading to 60 goals scored against them so far this season.
Last time Columbus Blue Jackets faced off against Philadelphia, they fell by a score of 4-3. Columbus had three opportunities on the power play and converted one out of them – scoring three goals out of 31 shots taken at goal by Columbus. Columbus has taken 2,334 shots for an 8.91% shot percentage while allowing the other team 2,833 attempts. They earned a penalty kill percentage of 75.64% against opponents with 234 chances on the power play and their save percentage stands at 88.6%; furthermore they’ve taken advantage of 219 opportunities on the power play and earned an 18.26% power play percentage. Columbus Blue Jackets have scored 168 even-strength goals and 40 power play goals, as well as 322 total goals, consisting of 265 even-strength goals and 57 while playing with less men on the ice. Overall they have amassed 208 goals with 57 points accumulated for a points percentage of 0.356 on this campaign.
Buffalo Sabres vs Columbus Blue Jackets Against the Spread
Buffalo are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games. Buffalo are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games against Columbus. Buffalo are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games on the road. The total has gone OVER in 5 of Buffalo’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Columbus. Buffalo are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference conference. The total has gone OVER in 6 of Buffalo’s last 9 games against an opponent in the Metropolitan Division division.
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Columbus’ last 19 games. Columbus are 2-8 SU in their last 10 games. The total has gone OVER in 6 of Columbus’ last 6 games against Buffalo. The total has gone OVER in 5 of Columbus’ last 5 games when playing at home against Buffalo. Columbus are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference conference. Columbus are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games against an opponent in the Atlantic Division division.
Buffalo Sabres vs Columbus Blue Jackets Free Pick
The Buffalo Sabres have proven themselves as the superior team this season in 21 games as moneyline favorites and won 11 times. According to NHL betting analysts, Buffalo should win their game and cover the puck line on their road trip.
Free Pick: Buffalo Sabres +1.5 (-159)
