Winnipeg Jets

Ice Hockey NHL KeyBank Center Mon 1 Dec 19:30

Buffalo Sabres

  1. Prediction
  2. SGP Picks
  3. Correct Score
  4. Odds
  5. Team Stats
  6. Player Stats
  7. Player Props
  8. Team News
  9. Lineups
  10. Injuries
  11. Roster
  12. Standings

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.

Back Sabres to Win

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.

Sabres Won When They Last Played Jets

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

Eric Comrie (Confirmed)
Season W-L-OTL: GAA: SV%: SO:
24/25 12-9-1 2.9 .897 0
23/24 2-7-0 3.69 .874 0
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (Confirmed)
Season W-L-OTL: GAA: SV%: SO:
24/25 19-8-3 2.6 .909 1
23/24 27-22-4 2.57 .910 5
Winnipeg Jets – Last 10 Games

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.

Buffalo Sabres – Last 10 Games

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.

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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 BetMGM logo

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.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Moneyline Sabres
To Score Tage Thompson
Shots on Goal Mark Scheifele Over 1.5

We’ve loaded up a same game parlay with the combined picks of the Sabres on the moneyline, Tage Thompson (Sabres) scoring and Mark Scheifele (Jets) to have Over 1.5 shots.

We recommend a same game parlay as it’s a very exciting way of wagering on a single event. Many bettors like to create a personalised hockey bet which reflects their predictions for how a game is going to play out.

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Winnipeg Jets vs Buffalo Sabres Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Latest Moneyline Odds Suggest a Close-Run Battle

The Moneyline odds about Buffalo Sabres triumphing is priced at -114 and you can get Winnipeg Jets at -105. There is a 53% chance of the hosts winning according to the top sportsbooks.

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 +106.

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.

Player Props & Micro Betting

The best gambling sites offer player prop betting to their customers. Player and goalie props can be a great alternative if you want to focus on an individual’s performance within a game and it often involves wagering over or under a line.

Micro betting provides an interesting rollercoaster ride for NHL bettors. It can be great to enjoy the live lines, with the opportunity to wager on the Next Goal and Next Goalscorer. Watch the live action before deciding which way to go.

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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Winnipeg Jets logo Winnipeg Jets Stats
Buffalo Sabres logo 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
Puck Line
Total Goals
Total Goals
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News
# Player GP MIN G A P +/-
55 Mark Scheifele 24 20.22 13 18 31 8
81 Kyle Connor 24 20.63 12 17 29 7
44 Josh Morrissey 24 24.5 5 18 23 11
# Player GP MIN G A P +/-
89 Alex Tuch 25 18.38 8 14 22 0
72 Tage Thompson 25 18.8 12 9 21 -8
26 Rasmus Dahlin 22 24.68 1 15 16 -8

Injuries & Suspensions

Winnipeg Jets Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Neal Pionk
Injured
Connor Hellebuyck
Injured
Haydn Fleury
Injured

Buffalo Sabres Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Justin Danforth
Injured
Michael Kesselring
Injured
Jiri Kulich
Unavailable

Starting Lineups

Buffalo Sabres logo Buffalo Sabres

Winnipeg Jets logo Winnipeg Jets

1
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen
23
Mattias Samuelsson
26
Rasmus Dahlin
6
Zach Benson
9
Josh Norris
72
Tage Thompson
13
Gabriel Vilardi
55
Mark Scheifele
81
Kyle Connor
2
Dylan DeMelo
44
Josh Morrissey
1
Eric Comrie

Buffalo Sabres logo Buffalo Sabres

Winnipeg Jets logo Winnipeg Jets

1
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen
4
Bowen Byram
21
Conor Timmins
17
Jason Zucker
71
Ryan McLeod
22
Jack Quinn
91
Cole Perfetti
19
Jonathan Toews
7
Vladislav Namestnikov
5
Luke Schenn
54
Dylan Samberg
1
Eric Comrie

Buffalo Sabres logo Buffalo Sabres

Winnipeg Jets logo Winnipeg Jets

1
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen
25
Owen Power
78
Jacob Bryson
91
Josh Doan
86
Noah Oestlund
89
Alex Tuch
9
Alex Iafallo
17
Adam Lowry
62
Nino Niederreiter
6
Colin Miller
64
Logan Stanley
1
Eric Comrie

Buffalo Sabres logo Buffalo Sabres

Winnipeg Jets logo Winnipeg Jets

1
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen
12
Jordan Greenway
19
Peyton Krebs
29
Beck Malenstyn
14
Gustav Nyquist
36
Morgan Barron
70
Tanner Pearson
1
Eric Comrie

Previous Winnipeg Jets Lineups

29 Nov NHL
Jets 5-2 Predators
28 Nov NHL
Jets 1-5 Hurricanes
26 Nov NHL
Jets 3-4 Capitals
23 Nov NHL
Wild 3-0 Jets
21 Nov NHL
Hurricanes 4-3 Jets
18 Nov NHL
Blue Jackets 2-5 Jets
15 Nov NHL
Jets 4-3 Flames
13 Nov NHL
Jets 3-5 Kraken
11 Nov NHL
Jets 5-3 Canucks
09 Nov NHL
Jets 1-4 Ducks

Previous Buffalo Sabres Lineups

29 Nov NHL
Sabres 3-2 Wild
28 Nov NHL
Devils 5-0 Sabres
26 Nov NHL
Sabres 2-4 Penguins
23 Nov NHL
Hurricanes 1-4 Sabres
21 Nov NHL
Blackhawks 3-9 Sabres
19 Nov NHL
Flames 6-2 Sabres
17 Nov NHL
Oilers 1-5 Sabres
15 Nov NHL
Sabres 5-4 Red Wings
13 Nov NHL
Sabres 3-6 Avalanche
12 Nov NHL
Sabres 2-5 Mammoth
NHL Standings Select Season
Metropolitan GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Carolina 74 47 21 6 100 0.676 34 42 263 218 45 26-10-2 21-11-4 5-3 6-4 1W
2 Pittsburgh 75 38 21 16 92 0.613 31 35 263 238 25 18-12-8 20-9-8 3-10 6-4 2W
3 NY Islanders 76 42 29 5 89 0.586 28 38 222 221 1 21-13-2 21-16-3 4-5 5-5 2L
4 Columbus 75 38 25 12 88 0.587 27 32 239 231 8 20-10-8 18-15-4 6-2 5-5 4L
5 Philadelphia 74 37 25 12 86 0.581 23 28 220 225 -5 17-12-8 20-13-4 9-4 7-3 1L
6 Washington 75 38 28 9 85 0.567 32 36 238 223 15 23-11-5 15-17-4 2-6 6-4 3W
7 New Jersey 74 38 34 2 78 0.527 26 34 205 227 -22 19-15-2 19-19-0 4-0 6-4 1L
8 NY Rangers 75 31 35 9 71 0.473 22 28 215 233 -18 12-18-7 19-17-2 3-1 4-6 3W
East Atlantic GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Buffalo 75 46 21 8 100 0.667 38 41 263 221 42 24-10-4 22-11-4 5-0 6-4 2W
2 Tampa Bay 74 46 22 6 98 0.662 37 42 268 207 61 23-13-1 23-9-5 4-2 6-4 1L
3 Montreal 74 43 21 10 96 0.649 31 41 262 234 28 22-13-2 21-8-8 2-5 7-3 6W
4 Boston 75 43 24 8 94 0.627 31 39 256 233 23 28-10-1 15-14-7 4-3 7-3 4W
5 Ottawa 74 38 26 10 86 0.581 32 35 247 230 17 18-11-6 20-15-4 3-1 6-4 3L
6 Detroit 74 39 27 8 86 0.581 28 37 216 223 -7 20-14-3 19-13-5 2-3 3-7 2L
7 Toronto 75 32 30 13 77 0.513 23 31 235 264 -29 18-12-8 14-18-5 1-4 5-5 1W
8 Florida 74 36 35 3 75 0.507 28 31 222 247 -25 20-15-3 16-20-0 5-1 4-6 1W
East Central GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Colorado 73 49 14 10 108 0.74 43 46 277 185 92 24-7-5 25-7-5 3-6 6-4 1W
2 Dallas 75 44 19 12 100 0.667 34 39 255 209 46 22-10-4 22-9-8 5-4 3-7 2L
3 Minnesota 74 41 21 12 94 0.635 26 37 242 216 26 20-10-8 21-11-4 4-5 4-6 1L
4 Utah 74 38 30 6 82 0.554 29 38 235 212 23 19-14-3 19-16-3 0-0 4-6 1W
5 Nashville 74 34 31 9 77 0.52 25 30 220 246 -26 20-15-3 14-16-6 4-1 5-5 3L
6 Winnipeg 74 32 30 12 76 0.514 25 30 213 228 -15 18-14-6 14-16-6 2-4 6-4 2W
7 St Louis 73 31 31 11 73 0.5 27 30 195 232 -37 18-12-7 13-19-4 1-4 6-4 1L
8 Chicago 75 27 34 14 68 0.453 20 24 195 248 -53 13-16-8 14-18-6 3-5 2-8 4L
West Pacific GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Anaheim 74 41 28 5 87 0.588 24 33 249 256 -7 23-10-3 18-18-2 8-0 5-5 2L
2 Edmonton 75 38 28 9 85 0.567 29 38 261 251 10 20-13-4 18-15-5 0-3 6-4 4W
3 Vegas 75 33 26 16 82 0.547 25 32 236 236 0 17-12-9 16-14-7 1-7 4-6 1W
4 LA Kings 73 29 26 18 76 0.521 19 25 195 222 -27 10-17-8 19-9-10 4-8 3-7 1L
5 San Jose 72 34 31 7 75 0.521 22 32 220 257 -37 18-12-5 16-19-2 2-1 4-6 2W
6 Seattle 73 32 30 11 75 0.514 25 31 206 227 -21 17-14-5 15-16-6 1-6 3-7 2L
7 Calgary 74 31 35 8 70 0.473 24 27 191 234 -43 21-12-5 10-23-3 4-3 6-4 1L
8 Vancouver 73 21 44 8 50 0.342 14 16 187 277 -90 8-25-5 13-19-3 5-2 2-8 6L
Eastern GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Carolina 74 47 21 6 100 0.676 34 42 263 218 45 26-10-2 21-11-4 5-3 6-4 1W
2 Buffalo 75 46 21 8 100 0.667 38 41 263 221 42 24-10-4 22-11-4 5-0 6-4 2W
3 Tampa Bay 74 46 22 6 98 0.662 37 42 268 207 61 23-13-1 23-9-5 4-2 6-4 1L
4 Montreal 74 43 21 10 96 0.649 31 41 262 234 28 22-13-2 21-8-8 2-5 7-3 6W
5 Boston 75 43 24 8 94 0.627 31 39 256 233 23 28-10-1 15-14-7 4-3 7-3 4W
6 Pittsburgh 75 38 21 16 92 0.613 31 35 263 238 25 18-12-8 20-9-8 3-10 6-4 2W
7 NY Islanders 76 42 29 5 89 0.586 28 38 222 221 1 21-13-2 21-16-3 4-5 5-5 2L
8 Columbus 75 38 25 12 88 0.587 27 32 239 231 8 20-10-8 18-15-4 6-2 5-5 4L
9 Ottawa 74 38 26 10 86 0.581 32 35 247 230 17 18-11-6 20-15-4 3-1 6-4 3L
10 Detroit 74 39 27 8 86 0.581 28 37 216 223 -7 20-14-3 19-13-5 2-3 3-7 2L
11 Philadelphia 74 37 25 12 86 0.581 23 28 220 225 -5 17-12-8 20-13-4 9-4 7-3 1L
12 Washington 75 38 28 9 85 0.567 32 36 238 223 15 23-11-5 15-17-4 2-6 6-4 3W
13 New Jersey 74 38 34 2 78 0.527 26 34 205 227 -22 19-15-2 19-19-0 4-0 6-4 1L
14 Toronto 75 32 30 13 77 0.513 23 31 235 264 -29 18-12-8 14-18-5 1-4 5-5 1W
15 Florida 74 36 35 3 75 0.507 28 31 222 247 -25 20-15-3 16-20-0 5-1 4-6 1W
16 NY Rangers 75 31 35 9 71 0.473 22 28 215 233 -18 12-18-7 19-17-2 3-1 4-6 3W
Western GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Colorado 73 49 14 10 108 0.74 43 46 277 185 92 24-7-5 25-7-5 3-6 6-4 1W
2 Dallas 75 44 19 12 100 0.667 34 39 255 209 46 22-10-4 22-9-8 5-4 3-7 2L
3 Minnesota 74 41 21 12 94 0.635 26 37 242 216 26 20-10-8 21-11-4 4-5 4-6 1L
4 Anaheim 74 41 28 5 87 0.588 24 33 249 256 -7 23-10-3 18-18-2 8-0 5-5 2L
5 Edmonton 75 38 28 9 85 0.567 29 38 261 251 10 20-13-4 18-15-5 0-3 6-4 4W
6 Utah 74 38 30 6 82 0.554 29 38 235 212 23 19-14-3 19-16-3 0-0 4-6 1W
7 Vegas 75 33 26 16 82 0.547 25 32 236 236 0 17-12-9 16-14-7 1-7 4-6 1W
8 Nashville 74 34 31 9 77 0.52 25 30 220 246 -26 20-15-3 14-16-6 4-1 5-5 3L
9 LA Kings 73 29 26 18 76 0.521 19 25 195 222 -27 10-17-8 19-9-10 4-8 3-7 1L
10 Winnipeg 74 32 30 12 76 0.514 25 30 213 228 -15 18-14-6 14-16-6 2-4 6-4 2W
11 San Jose 72 34 31 7 75 0.521 22 32 220 257 -37 18-12-5 16-19-2 2-1 4-6 2W
12 Seattle 73 32 30 11 75 0.514 25 31 206 227 -21 17-14-5 15-16-6 1-6 3-7 2L
13 St Louis 73 31 31 11 73 0.5 27 30 195 232 -37 18-12-7 13-19-4 1-4 6-4 1L
14 Calgary 74 31 35 8 70 0.473 24 27 191 234 -43 21-12-5 10-23-3 4-3 6-4 1L
15 Chicago 75 27 34 14 68 0.453 20 24 195 248 -53 13-16-8 14-18-6 3-5 2-8 4L
16 Vancouver 73 21 44 8 50 0.342 14 16 187 277 -90 8-25-5 13-19-3 5-2 2-8 6L
GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Colorado 73 49 14 10 108 0.74 43 46 277 185 92 24-7-5 25-7-5 3-6 6-4 1W
2 Carolina 74 47 21 6 100 0.676 34 42 263 218 45 26-10-2 21-11-4 5-3 6-4 1W
3 Buffalo 75 46 21 8 100 0.667 38 41 263 221 42 24-10-4 22-11-4 5-0 6-4 2W
4 Dallas 75 44 19 12 100 0.667 34 39 255 209 46 22-10-4 22-9-8 5-4 3-7 2L
5 Tampa Bay 74 46 22 6 98 0.662 37 42 268 207 61 23-13-1 23-9-5 4-2 6-4 1L
6 Montreal 74 43 21 10 96 0.649 31 41 262 234 28 22-13-2 21-8-8 2-5 7-3 6W
7 Minnesota 74 41 21 12 94 0.635 26 37 242 216 26 20-10-8 21-11-4 4-5 4-6 1L
8 Boston 75 43 24 8 94 0.627 31 39 256 233 23 28-10-1 15-14-7 4-3 7-3 4W
9 Pittsburgh 75 38 21 16 92 0.613 31 35 263 238 25 18-12-8 20-9-8 3-10 6-4 2W
10 NY Islanders 76 42 29 5 89 0.586 28 38 222 221 1 21-13-2 21-16-3 4-5 5-5 2L
11 Columbus 75 38 25 12 88 0.587 27 32 239 231 8 20-10-8 18-15-4 6-2 5-5 4L
12 Anaheim 74 41 28 5 87 0.588 24 33 249 256 -7 23-10-3 18-18-2 8-0 5-5 2L
13 Ottawa 74 38 26 10 86 0.581 32 35 247 230 17 18-11-6 20-15-4 3-1 6-4 3L
14 Detroit 74 39 27 8 86 0.581 28 37 216 223 -7 20-14-3 19-13-5 2-3 3-7 2L
15 Philadelphia 74 37 25 12 86 0.581 23 28 220 225 -5 17-12-8 20-13-4 9-4 7-3 1L
16 Washington 75 38 28 9 85 0.567 32 36 238 223 15 23-11-5 15-17-4 2-6 6-4 3W
17 Edmonton 75 38 28 9 85 0.567 29 38 261 251 10 20-13-4 18-15-5 0-3 6-4 4W
18 Utah 74 38 30 6 82 0.554 29 38 235 212 23 19-14-3 19-16-3 0-0 4-6 1W
19 Vegas 75 33 26 16 82 0.547 25 32 236 236 0 17-12-9 16-14-7 1-7 4-6 1W
20 New Jersey 74 38 34 2 78 0.527 26 34 205 227 -22 19-15-2 19-19-0 4-0 6-4 1L
21 Nashville 74 34 31 9 77 0.52 25 30 220 246 -26 20-15-3 14-16-6 4-1 5-5 3L
22 Toronto 75 32 30 13 77 0.513 23 31 235 264 -29 18-12-8 14-18-5 1-4 5-5 1W
23 LA Kings 73 29 26 18 76 0.521 19 25 195 222 -27 10-17-8 19-9-10 4-8 3-7 1L
24 Winnipeg 74 32 30 12 76 0.514 25 30 213 228 -15 18-14-6 14-16-6 2-4 6-4 2W
25 San Jose 72 34 31 7 75 0.521 22 32 220 257 -37 18-12-5 16-19-2 2-1 4-6 2W
26 Seattle 73 32 30 11 75 0.514 25 31 206 227 -21 17-14-5 15-16-6 1-6 3-7 2L
27 Florida 74 36 35 3 75 0.507 28 31 222 247 -25 20-15-3 16-20-0 5-1 4-6 1W
28 St Louis 73 31 31 11 73 0.5 27 30 195 232 -37 18-12-7 13-19-4 1-4 6-4 1L
29 NY Rangers 75 31 35 9 71 0.473 22 28 215 233 -18 12-18-7 19-17-2 3-1 4-6 3W
30 Calgary 74 31 35 8 70 0.473 24 27 191 234 -43 21-12-5 10-23-3 4-3 6-4 1L
31 Chicago 75 27 34 14 68 0.453 20 24 195 248 -53 13-16-8 14-18-6 3-5 2-8 4L
32 Vancouver 73 21 44 8 50 0.342 14 16 187 277 -90 8-25-5 13-19-3 5-2 2-8 6L