The Buffalo Sabres (7-5-3) and Columbus Blue Jackets (7-7) face off at KeyBank Center on Friday, Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Sabres fell to the Ottawa Senators 2-1 in their most recent outing, while the Blue Jackets are coming off a 2-1 shootout win over the Dallas Stars.

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As hockey play continues, get ready for the matchup by checking out which squad we project to pick up the victory in Friday's game.

In the last 10 contests, the Blue Jackets have recorded a 5-5-0 record after scoring 24 total goals (four power-play goals on 27 power-play opportunities during that span, for a success rate of 14.8%). Their opponents have scored a combined 26 goals in those games.

Blue Jackets vs. Sabres Predictions for Friday

Our computer model for this contest expects a final score of Sabres 4, Blue Jackets 2.

Moneyline Pick: Sabres (-180)
Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6.0 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Blue Jackets (+1.5)

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Sabres Splits and Trends

The Sabres are 2-3-5 in overtime games as part of a 7-5-3 overall record.
Buffalo has 12 points (5-1-2) in the eight games it has played that were decided by one goal.
In the three games this season the Sabres scored only one goal, they lost every time.
Buffalo has won the only game this season when it scored two goals (1-0-0, two points).
The Sabres have scored three or more goals in 10 games (6-1-3, 15 points).
In the two games when Buffalo has recorded a single power-play goal, it lost both times.
When it has outshot its opponent, Buffalo is 6-3-0 (12 points).
The Sabres have been outshot by opponents in six games, going 1-2-3 to record five points.

Blue Jackets Splits and Trends

The Blue Jackets have posted a record of 5-0-5 in overtime games on their way to an overall mark of 7-7.
Columbus has earned six points (3-2-0) in its five games that finished with a one-goal margin.
Across the five games this season the Blue Jackets ended with just one goal, they have earned four points.
Columbus has earned four points (2-2-0 record) this season when scoring two goals .
The Blue Jackets have scored at least three goals five times, earning six points from those matchups (3-2-0).
Columbus has scored a single power-play goal in two games this season and has registered two point from those matchups.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Columbus is 2-2-0 (four points).
The Blue Jackets have been outshot by opponents 10 times this season, and earned 10 points in those games.

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