Columbus Blue Jackets vs Buffalo Sabres 2/28/23 – The Columbus Blue Jackets will travel to take on the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center. Columbus’ record is 19-35-6. Buffalo’s record is 31-23-4. These two teams met once in this season, with Buffalo winning the matchup. The NHL betting lines are up and running as these teams clash in an exciting game. The Sabres hope to win again over the Blue Jackets at home.
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Buffalo Sabres
Date & Time: Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at 7:30 PM ET
Location: KeyBank Center
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Buffalo Sabres Betting Odds
Blue Jackets
Moneyline: +183
Puckline: +1.5 (-130)
Total: 6.5 over (-125)
Sabres
Moneyline: -233
Puckline: -1.5 (+110)
Total: 6.5 under (+105)
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Buffalo Sabres Analysis
In their previous game, Columbus Blue Jackets was the underdog and lost 3-2 to the Minnesota Wild in overtime. Mathieu Oliver and Liam Foudy each scored goals. Elvis Merzlikins stopped 41 of 44 shots. Recently, the Jackets’ offense has been struggling. In seven of their last ten games, Columbus scored no more than three goals. They are 30th in goals per match and 26th in shots. Johnny Gaudreau is the leader of the team with 54 points. Patrik Laine is the team’s leader with 38 points. The Blue Jackets have had terrible defense and goaltending this season. They are 30th in goals against per match and 30th overall in shots against per match. They are last in the Metropolitan division, and will not be making the playoffs.
In their last game, Buffalo Sabres was a favorite and won 7-4 against the Washington Capitals. Dylan Cozens had three goals and an assist. Vinnie Hinostroza had an assist and scored a goal. Jack Quinn and Casey Mittelstadt had two assists. Jeff Skinner, Zemgus Gilbertsons, and Tage Thompson all scored goals. On 30 shots, Ukko-Pekka Loukonen allowed four goals. This season, Buffalo’s offense has been outstanding. They are second in goals per match and 11th in shots. In four of their six previous games, the Sabres scored at least four goals. With 79 points, Tage Thompson is the leader of the team. Thompson has scored at least one point in six consecutive games. Thompson is tied for fourth in league goals and ranks fourth in points. Alex Tuch has 62 and Jeff Skinner has just 59 points. This season, the Sabres have had a poor defense and goaltending. They are 24th in goals against per match and 25th for shots against per match. Craig Anderson’s record is 9-7-2 with a 2.70 GAA, and 0.920SV% for the season. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen’s record is 15-8-2, with a 3.57 GAA and 0.893SV%. Eric Comrie is 7-8-0 with a 3.59 GAA and 0.882SV% for the year. Rasmus Dahlin holds 62 points. Rasmus Dahlin is second in points and third in goals. He also ranks third in assists.
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Buffalo Sabres Against the Spread
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Columbus’ last 7 games. Columbus are 6-12 SU in their last 18 games. Columbus are 4-16 SU in their last 20 games on the road. Columbus are 3-17 SU in their last 20 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference conference. The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Columbus’ last 11 games played in February.
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Buffalo’s last 8 games. Buffalo are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games. The total has gone OVER in 5 of Buffalo’s last 5 games against Columbus. The total has gone OVER in 4 of Buffalo’s last 5 games at home. Buffalo are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference conference.
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Buffalo Sabres Free Pick
This season, Buffalo has been a great offense. Both defense and goaltending have been poor for the Blue Jackets, and they are even worse on the road. The Sabres are the better team and the NHL betting picks today are in favor of the Buffalo Sabres winning this matchup.
Free Pick: Buffalo Sabres -1.5 (+110)
