Buffalo Sabres vs Winnipeg Jets Preview
Betting on today’s Jets and Sabres game? Catch the action at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY, as the Sabres hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+.
The Jets are favored by -1.5 goals in this non-conference contest against the Sabres. The game’s over/under currently sits at 6 goals. Check out BetCoco for Buffalo Sabres – Winnipeg Jets odds
Buffalo Sabres vs Winnipeg Jets Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The Jets and Sabres did not have any head-to-head matchups last season. But over the last three times playing each other, the Jets have a record of 2-1. However, against the puck line the Sabres went 2-1. The over/under record in these matchups was 0-3 on an average of 5 goals per game.
- Across the Jets last three road games, the team averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 3. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 1-2, while going 2-1 straight-up.
- When looking at their past three matchups at home, Buffalo has an puck line record of 2-1 while averaging 4 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.
- Buffalo has done well both straight up and vs the puck line when favored to win the game, going 2-1 SU and 2-1 puck line in their last three games.
- Against the spread, the Jets have put together 1-2 in their last three games as the betting favorite. In these same games, they went 3-0 straight up.
Buffalo Sabres vs Winnipeg Jets Prediction
As the Jets head into this game, they are in 3rd place in the Western Conference and 2nd in the Central Division. On the year, they have gone 38-16-5 and have 81 points. On the road, Winnipeg has gone 17-9-3.
When favored, the Jets have gone 30-7-3, and they have won four straight games when favored. Over their last ten games, they have gone 8-2, and they have gone 4-1 in their last five games.
In terms of their offensive performance, the Jets are averaging 3.1 goals per game this season, putting them in the 19th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 20th in the league. In terms of the Jets’ offense during power plays, they are 23rd in power play goals and 26th in shorthanded goals.
Entering the game, goalie Laurent Brossoit has started 15 games this season. His current record stands at 9-4, and his save percentage is 0.426%.
At 62 points, the Sabres are 13th in the Eastern Conference standings and 6th in the Atlantic Division. Buffalo has an overall record of 29-28-4 and is 17-20 against other Eastern Conference teams. At home this season, the Sabres are 14-16-1 and have won two straight games.
Over their last ten games, Buffalo has gone 7-3 and has won four of their last five games. As the underdog, the Sabres have gone 16-19-3 this season and have won two straight games when not favored.
In terms of their offensive performance, the Sabres are averaging 3 goals per game this season, putting them in the 21st spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 11th in the league. This season, the Sabres have a 17-18 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. In games with fewer shots on goal, they hold a 10-10 record.
Entering the game, goalie Eric Comrie has started eight games this season. His current record stands at 1-6, and his save percentage is 0.361%.
Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 4-3 win for the Sabres.
Buffalo Sabres vs Winnipeg Jets Betting Tips
- We like the Sabres on the moneyline (+121)
- The Sabres are also our pick on the spread at +1.5
- Our NHL model projects 7 goals, and we suggest taking the under
Buffalo Sabres Injury Report
- Erik Johnson – Illness – Questionable
- Mattias Samuelsson – Upper Body – Out
- Jack Quinn – Lower Body – Out
Winnipeg Jets Injury Report
- Brenden Dillon – Illness – Questionable
- Gabriel Vilardi – Upper Body – Questionable
