Blue Jackets vs. Sabres Prediction and Odds - Feb 28, 2023

The Buffalo Sabres take on the Columbus Blue Jackets in NHL action at KeyBank Center on Tuesday, starting at 7:30PM ET.

Dimers' free betting picks for Blue Jackets vs. Sabres, plus game predictions, betting odds and projected player stats, are featured in this article.

Who will win Blue Jackets vs. Sabres?

Using high-tech computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Tuesday's Blue Jackets-Sabres NHL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' renowned predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Sabres a 63% chance of getting the W against the Blue Jackets.

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Blue Jackets vs. Sabres Odds

• Puck Line: Sabres -1.5 (+180), Blue Jackets +1.5 (-122)
• Moneyline: Sabres -135, Blue Jackets +215
• Total: Over/Under 7 (+110/-135)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Sabres are currently -1.5 favorites against the Blue Jackets, with +180 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Blue Jackets (+1.5) to cover the puck line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -122.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Sabres at -135. That means you can risk $135 to win $100, for a total payout of $235, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Blue Jackets at +215, where you can put down $100 to profit $215, earning a total payout of $315, if they win.

The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 7 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +110, as well as the best odds for the Under at -135.

As always, make sure you check all the legal sportbooks available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) are a 59% chance of covering the puck line, while the 7-goal Over/Under is a 56% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Blue Jackets vs. Sabres

• Puck Line: Sabres -1.5 @ +180 via DraftKings Sportsbook (5.4% edge) 🔥
• Moneyline: Blue Jackets @ +215 via FanDuel Sportsbook (5.6% edge) 🔥
• Total: Under 7 @ -135 via BetMGM (56% probability)

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Dimers' best bets are based on complex simulations and betting intelligence to serve you the best possible plays 24/7/365.

Although the Blue Jackets are more likely to cover the puck line, our best bet of Sabres -1.5 is based on the chance of that happening, according to DimersBOT, and the top odds available.

And while the Sabres are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Blue Jackets moneyline is the best option because of the 5.6% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers.com is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability as a bettor.

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Blue Jackets vs. Sabres Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Blue Jackets vs. Sabres? The data is in.

Featured below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Blue Jackets and Sabres.

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According to DimersBOT, Buffalo's Tage Thompson is most likely to score the first goal in Blue Jackets vs. Sabres.

DimersBOT gives Thompson a 9.6% chance of scoring the first goal at KeyBank Center, while the Sabres star is a 44.5% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for the complete list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Columbus Blue Jackets

• Boone Jenner: 6.2% probability
• Patrik Laine: 6.1% probability
• Kirill Marchenko: 5.9% probability
• Johnny Gaudreau: 5.9% probability
• Jack Roslovic: 2.8% probability

Buffalo Sabres

• Tage Thompson: 9.6% probability
• Jeff Skinner: 6.4% probability
• Dylan Cozens: 6.2% probability
• Victor Olofsson: 5.1% probability
• Jack Quinn: 4.0% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Columbus Blue Jackets

• Patrik Laine: 33.6% probability
• Johnny Gaudreau: 32.4% probability
• Boone Jenner: 31.6% probability
• Kirill Marchenko: 30.4% probability
• Jack Roslovic: 17.7% probability

Buffalo Sabres

• Tage Thompson: 44.5% probability
• Dylan Cozens: 35.3% probability
• Jeff Skinner: 34.1% probability
• Victor Olofsson: 29.6% probability
• Jack Quinn: 24.8% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting analysis ahead of Blue Jackets vs. Sabres on Tuesday February 28, 2023.

Blue Jackets vs. Sabres 2023 Game Info

Tuesday's matchup between the Sabres and Blue Jackets at KeyBank Center is scheduled to start at 7:30PM ET.

• Who: Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Buffalo Sabres
• Date: Tuesday February 28, 2023
• Time: 7:30PM ET / 4:30PM PT
• Venue: KeyBank Center

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