Columbus Blue Jackets vs Buffalo Sabres predictions, Jan 03, 2026

Jan 01, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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In this upcoming NHL clash, the Columbus Blue Jackets will face off against the Buffalo Sabres on January 3, 2026, at the Nationwide Arena. The Blue Jackets have shown good form recently, winning 3 of their last 5 matches, while the Sabres are in impressive form, having won all of their last 5 matches.

The odds slightly favor Columbus to win at home with a probability of 40.4%, while a draw has a 21.4% chance and Buffalo has a 38.2% chance of securing an away victory.

The Blue Jackets will look to rely on their tactical strengths to control the game and secure a win in front of their home crowd. On the other hand, the Sabres will aim to continue their winning streak and utilize their recent form to outplay their opponents.

With the odds predicting a close game, it is expected to be an exciting and competitive match between these two teams. Both sides will be eager to secure the win and continue their positive momentum in the league.

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Columbus
40.3%		 Draw
21.7%		 Buffalo
37.9%

Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2

Outrights of NHL Buffalo Sabres: 0.81% Columbus Blue Jackets: 0.5%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
MarathonBet 2.4 4.52 2.55
Pinnacle 2.35 4.3 2.5

Latest Results

31.12.25 Columbus Blue Jackets – New Jersey Devils – 2:3
29.12.25 Ottawa Senators – Columbus Blue Jackets – 1:4
28.12.25 Columbus Blue Jackets – New York Islanders – 4:2
22.12.25 Los Angeles Kings – Columbus Blue Jackets – 1:3
20.12.25 Anaheim Ducks – Columbus Blue Jackets – 4:3		 31.12.25 Dallas Stars – Buffalo Sabres – 1:4
29.12.25 St. Louis Blues – Buffalo Sabres – 2:4
27.12.25 Buffalo Sabres – Boston Bruins – 4:1
23.12.25 Ottawa Senators – Buffalo Sabres – 2:3 OT
21.12.25 New Jersey Devils – Buffalo Sabres – 1:3

Facts

  • A mid-table team and an outsider will play in this match (ranked 16 and 8 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: )).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Columbus won 2.
  • Columbus has had mixed results lately (last 5 games: 3 wins).
  • Buffalo is showing excellent form with consecutive wins (last 5 games: 5 wins).
  • Recently, Buffalo has had a series of away games.
  • In this match, both teams are almost equally likely to win.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Columbus won 11 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 9 matches, and goals 76:71. (average 3.8:3.6).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Columbus won 6 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 38:36. (average 3.8:3.6).

    Latest Head To Head

    28.10.25 Buffalo Sabres – Columbus Blue Jackets – 3:4 OT
    23.09.25 Buffalo Sabres – Columbus Blue Jackets – 2:1
    22.09.25 Columbus Blue Jackets – Buffalo Sabres – 0:4
    10.04.25 Columbus Blue Jackets – Buffalo Sabres – 3:2
    04.02.25 Buffalo Sabres – Columbus Blue Jackets – 3:2

    Standings

    Main

    Western Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Colorado Avalanche 39 27 3 7 2 159:88 67
    2 Dallas Stars 40 21 4 7 8 140:109 57
    3 Minnesota Wild 41 17 7 7 10 129:108 55
    4 Edmonton Oilers 41 15 5 6 15 137:138 46
    5 Vegas Golden Knights 38 13 4 11 10 119:119 45
    6 Anaheim Ducks 40 13 8 3 16 137:141 45
    7 San Jose Sharks 40 11 9 3 17 124:139 43
    8 Los Angeles Kings 38 11 5 9 13 99:102 41
    9 Nashville Predators 39 13 5 4 17 113:129 40
    10 Calgary Flames 40 14 4 4 18 108:117 40
    11 Seattle Kraken 37 11 5 7 14 95:111 39
    12 Utah Mammoth 40 13 5 3 19 119:116 39
    13 St. Louis Blues 41 15 0 8 18 101:143 38
    14 Chicago Blackhawks 39 12 2 7 18 108:127 35
    15 Vancouver Canucks 39 10 6 3 20 112:136 35
    16 Winnipeg Jets 38 13 2 4 19 108:116 34

    Eastern Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Carolina Hurricanes 39 15 9 3 12 130:115 51
    2 Detroit Red Wings 41 17 7 3 14 127:130 51
    3 Tampa Bay Lightning 39 18 5 3 13 130:104 49
    4 Montreal Canadiens 39 13 8 6 12 130:131 48
    5 New York Islanders 40 15 7 4 14 114:110 48
    6 Philadelphia Flyers 39 13 7 7 12 119:114 47
    7 Washington Capitals 40 19 2 5 14 130:114 47
    8 Buffalo Sabres 39 15 6 4 14 124:121 46
    9 Florida Panthers 39 18 3 3 15 126:124 45
    10 New Jersey Devils 40 14 7 2 17 109:120 44
    11 Boston Bruins 41 15 6 2 18 130:134 44
    12 Pittsburgh Penguins 38 15 2 9 12 122:123 43
    13 New York Rangers 42 12 7 5 18 109:116 43
    14 Toronto Maple Leafs 39 14 4 6 15 128:129 42
    15 Ottawa Senators 38 13 5 5 15 125:124 41
    16 Columbus Blue Jackets 39 10 7 6 16 118:131 40

    NHL Outrights

    1. Colorado Avalanche: 3.95 (20.77%)

    2. Tampa Bay Lightning: 8.75 (9.38%)

    3. Carolina Hurricanes: 9 (9.12%)

    4. Vegas Golden Knights: 9.5 (8.64%)

    5. Florida Panthers: 10.25 (8%)

    6. Edmonton Oilers: 10.5 (7.81%)

    7. Dallas Stars: 14.5 (5.66%)

    8. Washington Capitals: 17.5 (4.69%)

    9. Minnesota Wild: 24.5 (3.35%)

    10. New Jersey Devils: 26 (3.16%)

    11. Los Angeles Kings: 33.5 (2.45%)

    12. Toronto Maple Leafs: 41 (2%)

    13. Ottawa Senators: 41 (2%)

    14. New York Rangers: 53.5 (1.53%)

    15. Detroit Red Wings: 61 (1.34%)

    16. Anaheim Ducks: 61 (1.34%)

    17. Montreal Canadiens: 61 (1.34%)

    18. Winnipeg Jets: 71 (1.16%)

    19. Utah Mammoth: 78.5 (1.05%)

    20. New York Islanders: 91 (0.9%)

    21. Buffalo Sabres: 101 (0.81%)

    22. Philadelphia Flyers: 151 (0.54%)

    23. Columbus Blue Jackets: 163.5 (0.5%)

    24. Boston Bruins: 176 (0.47%)

    25. Pittsburgh Penguins: 226 (0.36%)

    26. Calgary Flames: 251 (0.33%)

    27. Nashville Predators: 251 (0.33%)

    28. St. Louis Blues: 276 (0.3%)

    29. Vancouver Canucks: 451 (0.18%)

    30. San Jose Sharks: 501 (0.16%)

    31. Seattle Kraken: 501 (0.16%)

    32. Chicago Blackhawks: 501 (0.16%)

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