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

The NHL slate on Saturday includes the Columbus Blue Jackets facing the Buffalo Sabres.

Get the latest NHL odds ahead of this game 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.

Blue Jackets vs Sabres Prediction & Pick

All NHL win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.

• Prediction: Sabres win (51.5%)

Blue Jackets vs Sabres Puck Line

• The Sabres are 1.5-goal underdogs against the Blue Jackets. The Sabres are -265 to cover the spread, and the Blue Jackets are +210.

Blue Jackets vs Sabres Over/Under

• A combined goal total of 6.5 has been set for Blue Jackets-Sabres on Jan. 3, with the over at -110 and the under at -110.

Blue Jackets vs Sabres Moneyline

• Buffalo is the underdog, -110 on the moneyline, while Columbus is a -110 favorite at home.

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