Sabres vs. Blue Jackets Prediction and Odds - Dec 7, 2022

The Columbus Blue Jackets and Buffalo Sabres clash in of the NHL at Nationwide Arena on Wednesday, with puck drop at 7:30PM ET.

Dimers' best betting picks for Sabres vs. Blue Jackets, plus game predictions, betting odds and touchdown scorer probabilities, are featured in this article.

Who will win Sabres vs. Blue Jackets?

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

Dimers' popular predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Sabres a 56% chance of defeating the Blue Jackets.

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Sabres vs. Blue Jackets Game Odds

• Puck Line: Blue Jackets +1.5 (-175), Sabres -1.5 (+156)
• Moneyline: Blue Jackets +140, Sabres -154
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-135/+115)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Blue Jackets are +1.5 underdogs versus the Sabres, with -175 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the favored Sabres (-1.5) to cover the puck line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +156.

PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Blue Jackets at +140. That means you can throw down $100 to profit $140, earning a total payout of $240, if they win.

On the other hand, Caesars Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Sabres at -154, where you can risk $154 to win $100, for a total payout of $254, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under is set at 6.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -135, while DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at +115.

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

According to DimersBOT, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) are a 66% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals is a 52% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Sabres vs. Blue Jackets

• Puck Line: Blue Jackets +1.5 @ -175 via BetMGM (66% probability)
• Moneyline: Blue Jackets @ +140 via PointsBet (2.7% edge)
• Total: Under 6.5 @ +115 via DraftKings Sportsbook (1.7% edge)

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

While the Sabres are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Blue Jackets moneyline is the best option because of the 2.7% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges published on Dimers is one of the keys to being a profitable sports bettor in the long run.

Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit on this occasion, Under 6.5 is our best bet on account of the better odds (+115) that are available from DraftKings Sportsbook.

Sabres vs. Blue Jackets Probabilities

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Dimers has full betting coverage of Wednesday's Sabres-Blue Jackets matchup, including pregame predictions, computer picks, and live win probabilities.

Sabres vs. Blue Jackets Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Sabres vs. Blue Jackets? The data is in.

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

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you select the best prop bets for Wednesday's game.

According to DimersBOT, Columbus' Patrik Laine is most likely to score the first goal in Sabres vs. Blue Jackets.

DimersBOT gives Laine an 8.7% chance of scoring the first goal at Nationwide Arena, while the Blue Jackets star is a 41.5% chance of netting an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Buffalo Sabres

• Tage Thompson: 8.2% probability
• Jeff Skinner: 6.2% probability
• Alex Tuch: 5.5% probability
• Jack Quinn: 4.5% probability
• Dylan Cozens: 3.7% probability

Columbus Blue Jackets

• Patrik Laine: 8.7% probability
• Johnny Gaudreau: 6.6% probability
• Boone Jenner: 5.5% probability
• Yegor Chinakhov: 4.1% probability
• Gustav Nyquist: 3.3% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Buffalo Sabres

• Tage Thompson: 42.8% probability
• Jeff Skinner: 32.6% probability
• Alex Tuch: 30.5% probability
• Jack Quinn: 25.5% probability
• Dylan Cozens: 21.3% probability

Columbus Blue Jackets

• Patrik Laine: 41.5% probability
• Johnny Gaudreau: 35.1% probability
• Boone Jenner: 29.5% probability
• Yegor Chinakhov: 22.4% probability
• Gustav Nyquist: 19.8% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates often, so check this page for the latest betting insights ahead of Sabres vs. Blue Jackets on Wednesday December 7, 2022.

Sabres vs. Blue Jackets 2022 Game Info

Wednesday's matchup between the Blue Jackets and Sabres at Nationwide Arena is scheduled to commence at 7:30PM ET.

• Who: Buffalo Sabres vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
• Date: Wednesday December 7, 2022
• Time: 7:30PM ET / 4:30PM PT
• Venue: Nationwide Arena

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