Sabres vs Blue Jackets Prediction and NHL Tips - 31 December 2023
Last updated: Dec 30, 2023, 5:31PM | Published: Dec 30, 2023, 1:06PM
The Buffalo Sabres will face the Columbus Blue Jackets in NHL action at KeyBank Center on Sunday, commencing at 9:00am AEDT.
Stats Insider's best 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 state-of-the-art machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Sunday's Buffalo-Columbus NHL match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Sabres a 62% chance of winning against the Blue Jackets at KeyBank Center.
More: Sabres vs Blue Jackets Match Centre
Sabres vs Blue Jackets: Odds
The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Sunday's NHL game at KeyBank Center are shown below:
- Head to Head: Sabres $1.50, Blue Jackets $2.88
- Line: Sabres -1.5 ($2.28), Blue Jackets +1.5 ($1.74)
- Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $1.73, Under $2.28
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Sabres at $1.50 and the Blue Jackets at $2.88.
The Sabres are 1.5-goal favourites against the Blue Jackets, with odds of $2.28 currently on offer at Betfair.
For the underdog Blue Jackets (+1.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.74.
The Over/Under for Sabres vs Blue Jackets is set at 6.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.73 and odds for the Under at $2.28.
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 51% chance of going Over.
The best site to place a bet on the Sabres vs Blue Jackets game is Betfair, where you can bet against other NHL fans instead of using a traditional bookmaker.
More: Best Bets Today for All Sports
Sabres vs Blue Jackets: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Columbus at $2.88 with Betfair (3.0% edge)
- Line: Blue Jackets +1.5 at $1.74 with Betfair (60% probability)
- Total Goals: Under 6.5 at $2.28 with Betfair (5.4% edge) 🔥
Every time you see a 🔥, that means you've found one of our best tips of the day across all sports.
Our Sabres vs Blue Jackets predictions are based on detailed modelling and betting experience to bring you the best possible advice around the clock.
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 3.0% edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges published on Stats Insider is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability.
Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit in this game, Under 6.5 is our best bet because of the better odds ($2.28) that are available from Betfair.
What's better than using one of the world's leading predictive analytics models to bet on the NHL? Now, you can use this helpful information to give you an edge when betting on something not to happen.
Join Betfair today to get even more out of Stats Insider's data.
Before you begin, explore our comprehensive guide to lay betting on Betfair in Australia for expert tips and insights.
Sabres vs Blue Jackets: Prediction
Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Buffalo vs Columbus on Sunday, including pre-game predictions, top betting tips, and live win probabilities.
Sabres vs Blue Jackets: Player Props
Who will score an anytime goal in Sabres vs Blue Jackets? The 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 8.6% chance of scoring the first goal at KeyBank Center, while the Sabres star has a 43.8% chance of netting an anytime goal.
Scroll down for our full list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.
First Goal Scorer Tips
Sabres First Goal Scorer Tips
- Tage Thompson: 8.6% probability
- Alex Tuch: 7.1% probability
- Dylan Cozens: 5.8% probability
- Jeff Skinner: 5.7% probability
- Casey Mittelstadt: 4.3% probability
Blue Jackets First Goal Scorer Tips
- Kirill Marchenko: 6.1% probability
- Justin Danforth: 4.7% probability
- Yegor Chinakhov: 4.3% probability
- Adam Fantilli: 3.9% probability
- Kent Johnson: 3.7% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
Sabres Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Tage Thompson: 43.8% probability
- Alex Tuch: 38.6% probability
- Jeff Skinner: 31.7% probability
- Dylan Cozens: 31.7% probability
- Casey Mittelstadt: 26.8% probability
Blue Jackets Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Kirill Marchenko: 31.2% probability
- Justin Danforth: 26.2% probability
- Yegor Chinakhov: 25.4% probability
- Johnny Gaudreau: 23.3% probability
- Kent Johnson: 23.0% probability
Remember, our model updates frequently, so refresh this page for the latest betting analysis before the Buffalo vs Columbus match-up at KeyBank Center.
As always, see our Best Bets for betting tips for every NHL game, plus a host of other sports that we offer predictions on.
Sabres vs Blue Jackets: Preview
The game between the Sabres and Blue Jackets at KeyBank Center is scheduled to begin at 9:00am AEDT on Sunday.
- Teams: Buffalo Sabres vs Columbus Blue Jackets
- Date: Sunday 31 December 2023
- Time: 9:00am 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 have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NHL tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
If you decide to use our predictions for betting purposes, it's vital to gamble responsibly and keep track of your money. For free and confidential support, call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au.
More on NHL
Stats Insider is your home for betting on the NHL in Australia, with the latest NHL betting news, predictions for every NHL game, and futures odds for the NHL.
