Blue Jackets vs Sabres Prediction 4/10/25 NHL Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a Blue Jackets vs Sabres prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, April 10th at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup. 

Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Preview

The Columbus Blue Jackets are 35-33-9 this year after they defeated Ottawa by a score of 5-2 in their last game. Columbus had their lead cut to 2-1 in the second period, but they scored the next three goals to pull away in the win. The Blue Jackets recorded 35 shots on goal, won 59.3% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. Columbus got goals from Danforth, Fantilli, Monahan, Olivier, and Voronkov, while Merzlikins stopped 33 out of 35 shots in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Blue Jackets lost to the Senators by a score of 4-0 and the Maple Leafs by a score of 5-0. Columbus has lost three of their last four games, and they are currently sixth in the Metro standings with 79 points. Columbus has scored 3.17 goals per game, and they have allowed 3.42 goals against per game, while also going 19.2% on the power play and 76% on the penalty kill this season. Zach Werenski has led Columbus with 20 goals, 55 assists, and 285 shots on goal, while Kirill Marchenko has added 31 goals, 39 assists, and 194 shots on goal. Elvis Merzlikins is 26-21-5 with a 3.18 goals against average and an .892 save percentage this year. 

Buffalo Sabres Betting Preview

The Buffalo Sabres are 35-36-6 this season after they defeated Carolina by a score of 3-0 in their last game. Buffalo scored two goals in the second period and one in the third in the shutout win. The Sabres were outshot by a total of 33-18, won 44.4% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Buffalo got goals from Peterka, Thompson, and Tuch, while Reimer stopped all 33 shots in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Sabres defeated the Bruins by a score of 6-3 and the Lightning by a score of 3-2. Buffalo has won five games in a row, and they are currently second to last in the Atlantic standings with 76 points. Buffalo has scored 3.27 goals per game, and they have allowed 3.47 goals against per game, while also going 18.2% on the power play and 76.6% on the penalty kill this season. Tage Thompson has led Buffalo with 44 goals, 27 assists, and 227 shots on goal, while Alex Tuch has added 34 goals, 29 assists, and 183 shots on goal. James Reimer is 9-6-2 with a 2.59 goals against average and a .912 save percentage this year. 

Why the Sabres will beat the Blue Jackets

• The Sabres have won each of their last seven night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Blue Jackets have lost five of their last six games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Sabres have covered the puck line in each of their last six night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Blue Jackets have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Sabres have won the third period in each of their last five games against Eastern Conference opponents.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Sabres’ last seven games as road underdogs following a win have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Ten of the Blue Jackets’ last 11 home games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Seven of the last eight Thursday night games between teams from the same conference have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Blue Jackets’ last 16 games as home favorites.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Sabres’ last 10 games.

Columbus Blue Jackets Player Prop Facts

• Adam Fantilli has scored at least one goal in four of the Blue Jackets’ last five games as favorites.
• Zach Werenski has recorded at least one assist in each of the Blue Jackets’ last 13 games as home favorites.
• Zach Werenski has recorded at least one point in each of the Blue Jackets’ last 13 games as home favorites.

Buffalo Sabres Player Prop Facts

• Tage Thompson has scored at least one goal in each of the Sabres’ last six night games.
• Jack Quinn has recorded at least one assist in each of the Sabres’ last five games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• Alex Tuch has recorded at least one point in each of the Sabres’ last seven games.

Blue Jackets vs Sabres Prediction 

Buffalo comes into this game continuing to be one of the hottest teams in the NHL, as they have won eight of their last nine games. The Sabres are 13-22-3 on the road this year, while the Blue Jackets are 23-10-5 at home. Columbus was able to snap their losing streak with a win over Ottawa in their last game, but they are going to come up short in the wild-card race. Both of these teams have some ugly defensive numbers on the season, but Buffalo has shown improvement recently, as they have allowed two goals or fewer in three of their last four games. Buffalo is red hot right now, and I will take them with the plus money.