Winnipeg Jets vs Buffalo Sabres Prediction, Picks & Odds | 01 Dec 2025

NHL Betting Preview: Jets vs Sabres

The Winnipeg Jets square off against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center, with face-off scheduled for 19:30 on Monday, December 1.

There’s an attractive -110 that the Sabres are able to get the better of the Jets. This bet can be secured on the Moneyline and we’re confident that it can happen.

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Winnipeg Jets won their previous game 5-2. This was a road victory at Bridgestone Arena against Nashville Predators. Nino Niederreiter registered two goals, with Gabriel Vilardi, Kyle Connor and Cole Perfetti also finding the net.

Buffalo Sabres triumphed in their last game. It was on the road where Minnesota Wild were beaten 3-2 (SO) at Xcel Energy Center. Josh Doan and Beck Malenstyn scored one goal apiece.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Sabres beat the Jets when the teams last met. It was a 5-3 scoreline at Canada Life Centre. The Jets have triumphed in six of the previous 10 clashes between these teams.

Starting Goalies

Thomas Milic (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	0-1-0	4.1	.882	0

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	3-3-1	2.7	.891	0
23/24	27-22-4	2.57	.910	5

4 wins and 6 losses, averaging 2.9 goals from 25.2 shots on goal, with a 18.9% powerplay efficiency. The Jets have given up 3.5 goals from 27.8 shots, averaging 3.5 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 80.0%.

Kyle Connor is the top points scorer with 12 points, 4 goals and 8 assists, with Mark Scheifele recording 11 points, 4 goals and 7 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Eric Comrie have a 3.20 goal against average with a .880 save percentage.

The Sabres have 5 wins and 5 losses, averaging 3.4 goals from 28.2 shots on goal, with a 13.8% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 3.7 goals from 28.6 shots, averaging 2.6 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 88.5%.

The top points scorer is Tage Thompson with 9 points, 6 goals and 3 assists, while Alex Tuch is next best after registering 8 points, 2 goals and 6 assists. Goalie Colten Ellis have a 3.36 GAA with a .891 SV%.

Winnipeg Jets vs Buffalo Sabres Prediction & Picks

We dive into the top Winnipeg Jets vs Buffalo Sabres betting angles, including our main match prediction, correct score play, standout player prop picks and a bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

Buffalo Sabres look great value on the Moneyline and our pick is that the home team will claim a victory in this NHL game. We’re happy to take the -110 that they win.

Our NHL handicappers start by reviewing the latest team news for each franchise, followed by a close look at recent form. That information is then applied to the most relevant stats to reach a well-informed verdict.

Key Jets vs Sabres stats:

• Sabres have won 3 of their last 5 games.
• Sabres have won 12 of their last 20 games at home.
• Jets have lost 4 of their last 5 games.
• Jets have lost 6 of their last 10 games.

Sabres Moneyline Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our experts have this probability close to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

Buffalo can be backed in many different ways and you might find the odds more attractive when you check out the Puck Line, Winning Margin or the Match Winner & Total Goals options.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Mark Scheifele Over 1.5 Shots -200

Mark Scheifele (Jets) has recorded Over 1.5 shots on goal in 5 straight games. We’re anticipating that he is able to perform well and cover the line, with odds of -200 currently available.

Latest Mark Scheifele Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+160

First

+1000

Assists

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-141

Shots on Goal

Over 1.5

-200

Under 1.5

+145

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Correct Score Prediction

Jets 2 - 4 Sabres

Our correct score prediction is a 4-2 win for the Sabres which is available at odds of +1500. We think they’ll achieve victory and this is a way of getting bigger odds and more excitement.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Jets

Sabres

1-0

Jets

+5500

Sabres

+5500

2-0

Jets

+5000

Sabres

+5000

2-1

Jets

+1500

Sabres

+1500

3-0

Jets

+3400

Sabres

+3400

3-1

Jets

+1900

Sabres

+1900

3-2

Jets

+850

Sabres

+850

4-0

Jets

+4500

Sabres

+4500

4-1

Jets

+1700

Sabres

+1600

4-2

Jets

+1600

Sabres

+1500

4-3

Jets

+1000

Sabres

+1000

5-0

Jets

+8000

Sabres

+7500

5-1

Jets

+2800

Sabres

+2500

5-2

Jets

+1700

Sabres

+1700

5-3

Jets

+2400

Sabres

+2200

5-4

Jets

+1900

Sabres

+1900

6-0

Jets

+12000

Sabres

+11000

6-1

Jets

+6600

Sabres

+6000

6-2

Jets

+3400

Sabres

+3000

6-3

Jets

+3000

Sabres

+2900

6-4

Jets

+4500

Sabres

+4500

6-5

Jets

+4500

Sabres

+4500

7-1

Jets

+11000

Sabres

+10000

7-2

Jets

+9000

Sabres

+8000

7-3

Jets

+6000

Sabres

+5500

7-4

Jets

+6600

Sabres

+6000

7-5

Jets

+10000

Sabres

+10000

7-6

Jets

+11000

Sabres

+11000

8-2

Jets

+14000

Sabres

+13000

8-3

Jets

+14000

Sabres

+13000

8-4

Jets

+12000

Sabres

+11000

8-5

Jets

+14000

Sabres

+13000

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Winnipeg Jets vs Buffalo Sabres Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

This could be a close-run game according to the sportsbooks. Buffalo Sabres are trading at -110 and the same Moneyline odds are available for Winnipeg Jets. It’s down to the bettors to decide which is a more attractive proposition.

The puck line is 1.5 and total goals is 6.5. A Totals wager is always available and can often provide value selections. If you want to back Over 6.5, it’s +104.

There are a huge selection of game lines and team props when it comes to betting on this popular league and we recommend visiting the best NHL sportsbooks to find the wager that matches your view on the clash.

Moneyline

Jets

-110

Sabres

-110

3-Way Moneyline

Jets

+155

Tie

+310

Sabres

+143

Puck Line

Jets +1.5

-263

Sabres -1.5

+210

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-128

Over 6.5

+104

There is +130 available that Tage Thompson finds the net at any stage. He is available at +900 to register the first goal which makes him favorite.

Player Goals

Tage Thompson (Sabres)

First

+130

Anytime

+900

Kyle Connor (Jets)

First

+130

Anytime

+900

Mark Scheifele (Jets)

First

+160

Anytime

+1000

Alex Tuch (Sabres)

First

+220

Anytime

+1500

Gabriel Vilardi (Jets)

First

+220

Anytime

+1500

Josh Doan (Sabres)

First

+240

Anytime

+1600

Jason Zucker (Sabres)

First

+300

Anytime

+1800

Cole Perfetti (Jets)

First

+333

Anytime

+2000

Jack Quinn (Sabres)

First

+333

Anytime

+2000

Zach Benson (Sabres)

First

+375

Anytime

+2200

Vladislav Namestnikov (Jets)

First

+380

Anytime

+2200

Ryan McLeod (Sabres)

First

+425

Anytime

+2500

Josh Morrissey (Jets)

First

+450

Anytime

+2500

Nino Niederreiter (Jets)

First

+450

Anytime

+2800

Jonathan Toews (Jets)

First

+475

Anytime

+2800

Rasmus Dahlin (Sabres)

First

+475

Anytime

+2800

Noah Östlund (Sabres)

First

+550

Anytime

+3000

Adam Lowry (Jets)

First

+550

Anytime

+3000

Gustav Nyquist (Jets)

First

+575

Anytime

+3000

Tyson Kozak (Sabres)

First

+600

Anytime

+3000

Alex Iafallo (Jets)

First

+625

Anytime

+3000

Bowen Byram (Sabres)

First

+700

Anytime

+3500

Peyton Krebs (Sabres)

First

+750

Anytime

+3500

Brad Lambert (Jets)

First

+750

Anytime

+4000

Beck Malenstyn (Sabres)

First

+800

Anytime

+4000

Owen Power (Sabres)

First

+800

Anytime

+4500

Morgan Barron (Jets)

First

+850

Anytime

+4500

Josh Dunne (Sabres)

First

+900

Anytime

+4500

Colin Miller (Jets)

First

+1000

Anytime

+5000

Mattias Samuelsson (Sabres)

First

+1500

Anytime

+8000

Player Assists

Josh Morrissey (Jets)

Over 0.5

-115

Under 0.5

-115

Kyle Connor (Jets)

Over 0.5

-110

Under 0.5

-118

Rasmus Dahlin (Sabres)

Over 0.5

-110

Under 0.5

-120

Mark Scheifele (Jets)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-141

Gabriel Vilardi (Jets)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-189

Tage Thompson (Sabres)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-227

Alex Tuch (Sabres)

Over 0.5

+185

Under 0.5

-250

Jason Zucker (Sabres)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-278

Cole Perfetti (Jets)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-286

Zach Benson (Sabres)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-294

Ryan McLeod (Sabres)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-303

Jack Quinn (Sabres)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-323

Bowen Byram (Sabres)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-345

Nino Niederreiter (Jets)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-345

Owen Power (Sabres)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-370

Jonathan Toews (Jets)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-455

Player Shots

Tage Thompson (Sabres)

Over 3.5

+115

Under 3.5

-154

Kyle Connor (Jets)

Over 2.5

-154

Under 2.5

+115

Rasmus Dahlin (Sabres)

Over 2.5

-105

Under 2.5

-135

Mark Scheifele (Jets)

Over 1.5

-200

Under 1.5

+145

Alex Tuch (Sabres)

Over 1.5

-200

Under 1.5

+145

Gabriel Vilardi (Jets)

Over 1.5

-175

Under 1.5

+125

Jason Zucker (Sabres)

Over 1.5

-164

Under 1.5

+120

Cole Perfetti (Jets)

Over 1.5

-149

Under 1.5

+110

Jack Quinn (Sabres)

Over 1.5

-141

Under 1.5

+105

Zach Benson (Sabres)

Over 1.5

-100

Under 1.5

-135

Josh Morrissey (Jets)

Over 1.5

-135

Under 1.5

-105

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Winnipeg Jets Stats

Buffalo Sabres Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.50 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.10 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.00 goals and allowed 3.50 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.70 pts and allowed 3.40 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 7.20 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.40 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.50 goals and allowed 3.70 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.30 goals and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 25.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 8.6
• Blocks: 14.3
• Faceoff Wins : 31.2
• Hits: 20.8
• Giveaways: 14.6
• Takeaways: 3.9

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 23.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 10
• Blocks: 13.8
• Faceoff Wins : 29.7
• Hits: 20.5
• Giveaways: 14.2
• Takeaways: 4.5

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 28.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 2.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 7.4
• Blocks: 13.8
• Faceoff Wins : 26.3
• Hits: 19.6
• Giveaways: 17
• Takeaways: 6.2

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.3
• Shots: 29
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 7.2
• Blocks: 14.7
• Faceoff Wins : 26.4
• Hits: 17.9
• Giveaways: 14.5
• Takeaways: 4.3

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

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