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Columbus Blue Jackets
@
Buffalo Sabres
Date
Thu, Apr 9
Time
11:00 PM
Venue
KeyBank Center
Spread
Blue Jackets ML
Odds
+105
Risk
MOD
LEANSoft lean — not a strong recommendation
Blue Jackets ML
+105 · 1 Unit
62%
The Edge
The Lyon injury forcing a backup goalie is the decisive signal here — Columbus ML at plus money with elite road underdog ATS trends is the sharpest play available in this matchup.
Key Factors
Alex Lyon (BUF) is listed as OUT in the injury report, forcing Buffalo to an unconfirmed backup goalie — the single highest-leverage fade signal in NHL betting
Columbus is 23-16 (.590) ATS on the road this season — an elite road ATS record — and is a +105 moneyline underdog, offering plus-money value
Columbus ATS as underdog is 30-15 (.667) on the road, a dominant trend that aligns directly with their underdog status tonight
Head-to-head this season Buffalo won both meetings, but one was a 3-4 home loss for Columbus — these teams play close games, supporting underdog ML value at +105