Sabres vs Blue Jackets Prediction and NHL Tips - 20 December 2023
Last updated: Dec 20, 2023, 12:09AM | Published: Dec 18, 2023, 10:11PM
The Buffalo Sabres will square off with the Columbus Blue Jackets in NHL action at KeyBank Center on Wednesday, starting at 11:00am AEDT.
Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Sabres vs Blue Jackets game, as well as the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are featured in this article.
Who Will Win: Sabres vs Blue Jackets
Based on detailed machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Wednesday's Buffalo-Columbus NHL match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Sabres a 61% chance of winning against the Blue Jackets at KeyBank Center.
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Sabres vs Blue Jackets: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Wednesday's NHL game at KeyBank Center are shown below:
- Head to Head: Sabres $1.53, Blue Jackets $2.80
- Line: Sabres -1.5 ($2.34), Blue Jackets +1.5 ($1.73)
- Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $1.71, Under $2.32
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Sabres at $1.53 and the Blue Jackets at $2.80.
The Sabres are 1.5-goal favourites against the Blue Jackets, with odds of $2.34 currently available at Betfair.
For the underdog Blue Jackets (+1.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.73.
The Over/Under for total goals scored has been set at 6.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.71 and odds for the Under at $2.32.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) have a 60% chance of covering the line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 52% chance of going Over.
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Sabres vs Blue Jackets: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Columbus at $2.80 with Betfair (2.9% edge)
- Line: Blue Jackets +1.5 at $1.73 with Betfair (60% probability)
- Total Goals: Under 6.5 at $2.32 with Betfair (4.8% edge) 🔥
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Today's Sabres vs Blue Jackets predictions are based on market-leading modelling and wagering experience to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Sabres have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Blue Jackets to win is our recommended option because of the 2.9% edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is one of the keys to achieving long-term success as a bettor.
Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit in this game, Under 6.5 is our best bet because of the better odds ($2.32) that are available from Betfair.
Sabres vs Blue Jackets: Prediction
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Sabres vs Blue Jackets: Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Sabres vs Blue Jackets? The latest data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Buffalo's Tage Thompson is the most likely player to score the first goal in Sabres vs Blue Jackets.
Thompson has an 8.5% chance of scoring the first goal at KeyBank Center, while the Sabres star has a 43.3% chance of netting an anytime goal.
Scroll down for the complete list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.
First Goal Scorer Tips
Sabres First Goal Scorer Tips
- Tage Thompson: 8.5% probability
- Alex Tuch: 7.8% probability
- Dylan Cozens: 5.8% probability
- Casey Mittelstadt: 4.4% probability
- John-Jason Peterka: 4.0% probability
Blue Jackets First Goal Scorer Tips
- Kirill Marchenko: 5.4% probability
- Justin Danforth: 4.7% probability
- Yegor Chinakhov: 4.0% probability
- Adam Fantilli: 3.5% probability
- Kent Johnson: 3.4% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
Sabres Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Tage Thompson: 43.3% probability
- Alex Tuch: 38.8% probability
- Dylan Cozens: 31.2% probability
- Casey Mittelstadt: 28.1% probability
- John-Jason Peterka: 23.2% probability
Blue Jackets Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Kirill Marchenko: 27.7% probability
- Justin Danforth: 25.6% probability
- Yegor Chinakhov: 22.8% probability
- Johnny Gaudreau: 21.0% probability
- Kent Johnson: 20.1% probability
Remember, our model updates frequently, so bookmark this page for the latest betting analysis before the Buffalo vs Columbus game at KeyBank Center.
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Sabres vs Blue Jackets: Preview
The match-up between the Sabres and Blue Jackets at KeyBank Center is scheduled to commence at 11:00am AEDT on Wednesday.
- Teams: Buffalo Sabres vs Columbus Blue Jackets
- Date: Wednesday 20 December 2023
- Time: 11:00am AEDT
- Venue: KeyBank Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.
Our Buffalo vs Columbus predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NHL tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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