Sabres vs Blue Jackets NHL Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for April 9

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

Before you place your bet on this matchup at FanDuel Sportsbook, here are the NHL moneyline insights you need to know.

Sabres vs Blue Jackets Game Info

• Buffalo Sabres (48-23-8) vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (39-27-12)
• Date: Thursday, April 9, 2026
• Time: 7 p.m. ET
• Venue: KeyBank Center -- Buffalo, New York
• Coverage: ESPN+

Sabres vs Blue Jackets Odds

All NHL odds, betting lines and prop bets are available on FanDuel Sportsbook.

Sabres vs Blue Jackets Prediction & Pick

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

• Prediction: Sabres win (52.2%)

Sabres vs Blue Jackets Puck Line

• The Blue Jackets are underdogs by 1.5 goals. The Blue Jackets are -260 to cover the spread, and the Sabres are +205.

Sabres vs Blue Jackets Over/Under

• The over/under for the Sabres versus Blue Jackets matchup on April 9 has been set at 6.5, with +104 odds on the over and -128 odds on the under.

Sabres vs Blue Jackets Moneyline

• The Sabres vs Blue Jackets moneyline has Buffalo as a -118 favorite, while Columbus is a +100 underdog on the road.

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