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Blue Jackets vs Sabres NHL Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Jan. 3

In NHL action on Saturday, the Columbus Blue Jackets take on the Buffalo Sabres.
We've got you covered, in terms of the most important information regarding NHL betting lines, before you make your wager on FanDuel Sportsbook.
Blue Jackets vs Sabres Game Info
- Columbus Blue Jackets (17-16-6) vs. Buffalo Sabres (21-14-4)
- Date: Saturday, January 3, 2026
- Time: 3 p.m. ET
- Venue: Nationwide Arena -- Columbus, Ohio
- Coverage: ESPN+
Blue Jackets vs Sabres Odds
All NHL odds, betting lines and prop bets are available on FanDuel Sportsbook.
Favorite | Underdog | Total | Puck Line |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Jackets (-110) | Sabres (-110) | 6.5 | Blue Jackets (-1.5) |
Blue Jackets vs Sabres Prediction & Pick
All NHL win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
- Prediction: Sabres win (50.1%)
Blue Jackets vs Sabres Puck Line
- The Sabres are underdogs by 1.5 goals. The Sabres are -265 to cover the spread, and the Blue Jackets are +210.
Blue Jackets vs Sabres Over/Under
- An over/under of 6.5 has been set for Blue Jackets-Sabres on Jan. 3, with the over being -105 and the under -115.
Blue Jackets vs Sabres Moneyline
- Buffalo is the underdog, -110 on the moneyline, while Columbus is a -110 favorite at home.



