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Columbus Blue Jackets vs Buffalo Sabres Betting Preview<\/h2>\n

The Blue Jackets sit dead last in the Metropolitan Division while the Sabres sit second to last in the Atlantic Division. WagerTalk NHL handicapper Kevin Dolan breaks down this Columbus Blue Jackets vs Buffalo Sabres matchup giving his betting trends and angles before puck drop.<\/p>\n

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Columbus Blue Jackets vs Buffalo Sabres Betting Odds<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Wednesday, December 7<\/th>\nNHL Betting Notes<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Moneyline:<\/td>\nColumbus Blue Jackets +130 vs Buffalo Sabres -150<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Puckline:<\/td>\nBlue Jackets +1.5 (-190) \/ Sabres -1.5 (+160)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total:<\/td>\n6.5 (Over -130 \/ Under +110)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Arena:<\/td>\nNationwide Arena in Columbus, OH (Odds Above Courtesy of DraftKings<\/a>)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Game Time:<\/td>\n7:30pm ET \/ 4:30pm PT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Buffalo Sabres Betting Analysis<\/h3>\n

After losing eight straight games through November, the Buffalo Sabres look to have picked up some of their early season form once again, winning four of their last seven games overall.<\/p>\n

The Columbus Blue Jackets meanwhile continue to struggle, winning just one of their last six games after coming off yet another lopsided loss against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday night.<\/p>\n

These two teams played each other three times last season with Columbus winning all three meetings between the pair and scoring an average of six goals per game against the Sabres across those meetings as well.<\/p>\n

Buffalo Games Remain High-Flying This Season<\/h3>\n

The Buffalo Sabres own the league\u2019s 3rd best scoring offense this season, netting an average of 3.80 goals per game with a shot conversion percentage of 11.64% also, which is again the 3rd highest mark in the league this season.<\/p>\n

The issue for the Sabres, however, and the reason that their games have been so entertaining this season as well, is that their defense has given up a huge 3.68 gapg to opponents this season and ranks 25th on defensive xGA also.<\/p>\n

Blue Jackets Failing To Light It Up Offensively<\/h3>\n

A 2.87 gpg scoring average this season for the Blue Jackets, coupled with a sub-10 % shot conversion percentage also, has continued to see Columbus struggle to keep up with opponents in games this year.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s not something that\u2019s likely to get much easier for the Blue Jackets moving forward either as they currently rank 29th on offensive xG this season and 31st on high-danger creation rate also.<\/p>\n

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Buffalo Sabres Prediction<\/h2>\n

While Columbus has struggled to gain traction all year offensively, we\u2018re just not sure either team has the capability of stopping the other one on defense in this one.<\/p>\n

Both teams rank 21st or below in defensive xGA this season and Columbus and Buffalo rank 22nd and 23rd respectively on opponent high-danger creation rate this year also, with Columbus being especially poor, giving up a massive 12.7% conversion percentage inside the slot area this year.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re looking towards taking goals in this one on Wednesday and like the value on the Over 6.5 between the Buffalo Sabres and the Columbus Blue Jackets on Wednesday.<\/p>\n

Prediction: Over 6.5 Goals Scored -130<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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Puck Time | NHL Betting Preview for December 7<\/span><\/h3>\n

Join Andrew McInnis and Carmine Bianco for Wednesday’s edition of Puck Time as our panel of professional hockey handicappers break down this weekend’s NHL betting card. Join the Puck Time crew every week day at 11am ET \/ 8am PT as we discuss the NHL betting slate from a variety of handicapping angles.<\/p>\n

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