Blue Jackets vs. Sabres Prediction & Picks - Nov. 6

The Buffalo Sabres (7-5-3), coming off a 2-1 loss to the Ottawa Senators, host the Columbus Blue Jackets (7-7) at KeyBank Center on Friday, Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Blue Jackets defeated the Dallas Stars 2-1 in a shootout in their most recent game.

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Prepare for this matchup with a glimpse at who we project to come out on top in Friday's game.

The Blue Jackets' offense has scored 24 goals during their past 10 outings, while their defense has conceded 26 goals. They have had 27 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored four goals (14.8%). They are 5-5-0 over those games.

Blue Jackets vs. Sabres Predictions for Friday

Our computer projection model for this encounter expects a final result of Sabres 4, Blue Jackets 2.

• Moneyline Pick: Sabres (-178)
• 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 (7-5-3 overall) have a 2-3-5 record in matchups that have gone to overtime.
• 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 just one goal, they lost every time.
• Buffalo has won the only game this season when it scored exactly two goals (1-0-0, two points).
• The Sabres have scored more than two goals in 10 games (6-1-3, 15 points).
• In the two games when Buffalo has recorded a lone power-play goal, it lost both times.
• In the nine games this season in which 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 (7-7 overall) have posted a record of 5-0-5 in contests that have needed OT this season.
• Columbus has earned six points (3-2-0) in its five games decided by one goal.
• In five games this season when the Blue Jackets ended a game with only one goal, they earned a total of four points (2-3-0).
• Columbus has four points (2-2-0) when scoring exactly two goals this season.
• The Blue Jackets have scored three or more goals five times, earning six points from those matchups (3-2-0).
• Columbus has scored a lone 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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Blue Jackets vs. Sabres Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Friday, November 6, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York

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