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Buffalo Sabres vs Columbus Blue Jackets preview
Buffalo Sabres host Columbus Blue Jackets at KeyBank Center on Saturday, and the odds make it close.
Buffalo are ninth on 17 points
Buffalo Sabres are ninth on 17 points. They have won their last three games after two defeats before that. Buffalo are at home to Columbus on Saturday at 01:00 CET.
Columbus are 14th on 12 points
Columbus are 14th on 12 points. They beat Colorado Avalanche 7-2 at home last time out, and have won three of their last five. The teams have met once before, and Columbus won 6-3.
The odds make it close
The odds make it close, giving Buffalo a 54% chance and Columbus a 46% chance. Buffalo are only just ahead on the odds, so the match could go either way.