Sabres vs. Blue Jackets Prop Bets & AI Predictions (Oct 1, 2026)

Looking for expert NHL player prop predictions for Oct 1, 2026? Our AI breaks down the key data from the Sabres vs Blue Jackets matchup so you can make smarter picks today.

Sabres Preview:

Here are some recent player performance metrics for the top Sabres players:

  • Jack Quinn has a Shots on Goal line of 2.5 on FanDuel Sportsbook. He has hit this in 60% of his Last 5 Games & 30% of his Last 10 Games.
  • Josh Doan has a Shots on Goal line of 2.5 on FanDuel Sportsbook. He has hit this in 60% of his Last 5 Games & 60% of his Last 10 Games.

Blue Jackets Preview:

Here are some recent player performance metrics for the top Blue Jackets players:

  • Zach Werenski has a Shots on Goal line of 3.5 on FanDuel Sportsbook. He has hit this in 80% of his Last 5 Games & 40% of his Last 10 Games.
  • Adam Fantilli has a Shots on Goal line of 2.5 on FanDuel Sportsbook. He has hit this in 60% of his Last 5 Games & 50% of his Last 10 Games.

Roster Outlook

Sabres Blue Jackets
Starting Goalie Starting Goalie
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen Jet Greaves
Line 1 Line 1
  • Josh Doan
  • Josh Norris
  • Tage Thompson
  • Matthew Knies (W)
  • Kent Johnson
  • Adam Fantilli
Line 2 Line 2
  • Noah Ostlund (C)
  • Jack Quinn
  • Zach Benson
  • Valeri Nichushkin
  • Sean Monahan
  • Conor Garland
Line 3 Line 3
  • Konsta Helenius
  • Ryan McLeod
  • Peyton Krebs
  • Charlie Coyle
  • Cole Sillinger
  • Mathieu Olivier
Line 4 Line 4
  • Sam Carrick
  • Jiri Kulich
  • Beck Malenstyn
  • Ryan Lomberg
  • Dmitri Voronkov
  • Luca Del Bel Belluz
Defense Pairs Defense Pairs
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  • Emil Andrae (D)

Sabres

Starting Goalie
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen
Line 1
  • Josh Doan
  • Josh Norris
  • Tage Thompson
Line 2
  • Noah Ostlund (C)
  • Jack Quinn
  • Zach Benson
Line 3
  • Konsta Helenius
  • Ryan McLeod
  • Peyton Krebs
Line 4
  • Sam Carrick
  • Jiri Kulich
  • Beck Malenstyn

Blue Jackets

Starting Goalie
Jet Greaves
Line 1
  • Matthew Knies (W)
  • Kent Johnson
  • Adam Fantilli
Line 2
  • Valeri Nichushkin
  • Sean Monahan
  • Conor Garland
Line 3
  • Charlie Coyle
  • Cole Sillinger
  • Mathieu Olivier
Line 4
  • Ryan Lomberg
  • Dmitri Voronkov
  • Luca Del Bel Belluz
Defense Pairs
  • Emil Andrae (D)

Recent Form

Sabres

Last 5 Games (1-4)

Date Opponent Result Score
Sep 26 vs PIT L 1-3
Sep 24 vs DET L 2-3
Sep 22 vs CBJ W 5-1
Sep 21 vs PIT L 1-4
May 18 vs MTL L 2-3

Blue Jackets

Last 5 Games (3-2)

Date Opponent Result Score
Sep 26 vs DET W 4-2
Sep 24 vs PIT W 4-0
Sep 22 vs BUF L 1-5
Sep 21 vs DET W 1-0
Apr 14 vs WSH L 1-2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best player prop bets for Sabres vs Blue Jackets?

  • Jack Quinn from Sabres has a Shots on Goal line of 2.5 on FanDuel Sportsbook. He has hit this in 60% of his Last 5 Games & 30% of his Last 10 Games.

  • Zach Werenski from Blue Jackets has a Shots on Goal line of 3.5 on FanDuel Sportsbook. He has hit this in 80% of his Last 5 Games & 40% of his Last 10 Games.

What time does Sabres vs Blue Jackets start?

The game is scheduled for 10/1/2026, 7:00:00 PM.

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