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

The Thursday slate in the NHL includes a matchup between the Buffalo Sabres and the Columbus Blue Jackets.

We've got you covered, in terms of the vital information about NHL betting lines, before you make your wager on FanDuel Sportsbook.

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

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Sabres vs Blue Jackets Prediction & Pick

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

• Prediction: Sabres win (57.6%)

Sabres vs Blue Jackets Puck Line

• The Blue Jackets are 1.5-goal underdogs against the Sabres. The Blue Jackets are -245 to cover the spread, and the Sabres are +190.

Sabres vs Blue Jackets Over/Under

• A combined goal total of 6.5 has been set for Sabres-Blue Jackets on April 9, with the over at +102 and the under at -124.

Sabres vs Blue Jackets Moneyline

• Columbus is the underdog, +108 on the moneyline, while Buffalo is a -130 favorite at home.

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