The Winnipeg Jets (38-16-5) travel to face off against the Buffalo Sabres (29-28-4) on Sunday, March 3rd. This game will be played at KeyBank Center in Buffalo and televised on ESPN+. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Puck drop is set for 7:00 ET.

Jets vs Sabres

The Winnipeg Jets Are Coming Off A Win

On the season, the Jets have gone 38-16-5, putting them in 2nd place in the Central Division and 3rd place in the Western Conference. On the road, Winnipeg has gone 17-9-3.

In their last ten games, the Jets have gone 8-2, and they have won four straight games as the favorite. In games against other Western Conference teams, Winnipeg has gone 23-12.

On the season, the Jets have an average scoring margin of +.7 goals per game, and they have 26 wins by multiple goals. So far, their puck line record is 31-28, and they have gone 20-20 against the puck line when favored. In their last ten games, the team has gone just 4-6 vs. the puck line.

When playing on the road, the Jets have gone 14-15 vs. the puck line, and their average scoring margin is +.3 goals per game. In their last ten road games, the team has gone 3-7 vs. the puck line, and their overall road puck line record is 17-13.

In their last game, the Jets went up against the Hurricanes and emerged as winners with a score of 5-3. Offensively, the Jets couldn’t find the net in the first two periods, but they made a comeback with five goals in the third period. Of Winnipeg’s five goals, one came while in power play. They ended the game with 32 shots on goal and had five giveaways.

Despite being the underdog, Winnipeg managed to secure a win against the puck line in the game. The teams surpassed the over/under line, which was set at 5.5 goals, with a combined total of 8 goals.

The Buffalo Sabres Are Coming Off A Win

Buffalo comes into this game with a record of 29-28-4, which has them in 13th place in the Eastern Conference. In their last ten games, the Sabres have gone 7-3 and have won their last two games. At home this season, Buffalo is 14-16-1 and have won their last two games at home.

As the underdog, Buffalo has gone 16-19-3 this season and have won their last two games when they weren’t favored. In games against Eastern Conference opponents, the Sabres have gone 17-20 this season.

Buffalo enters this game with an overall puck line record of 33-28, including a mark of 14-17 at home. So far, the Sabres have had 19 road games decided by more than one goal compared to 10 at home. As the underdog, Buffalo has gone 26-12 against the puck line.

Over their last ten games at home, the Sabres have gone 6-4 against the puck line and 3-2 in their last five. Overall, Buffalo has gone 4-1 against the puck line in their last five games and 3-0 in their previous three.

In their recent matchup, the Sabres hosted the Golden Knights and came away with a 7-2 victory. Throughout the game against the Golden Knights, Sabres’ offense managed to score in every single period. Buffalo’s offense came up with one power-play goals and added two when shorthanded. They wrapped up the game with 35 shots on goal.

Going into the game, Buffalo was the underdog, giving them a win vs. the puck line. With a combined total of 9 goals, the teams exceeded the over/under line of 6 goals set for the game.

Winnipeg Offense Breakdown

On the offensive side, the Jets are scoring an 3.1 goals per game this season, ranking 19th in the NHL. When it came to shots on target per game, they are 20th in the league. Looking at how the Jets’ offense is performing during power plays, they are 23rd in power play goals and 26th in shorthanded goals.

This season, the Jets’ have an over/under record of 21-31-7. Throughout the season, they have played 30 games that did not exceed the 6 over/under line. On average, their games are averaging 5.5 goals per game.

Sabres Offense Breakdown

When looking at their offense, the Sabres have an average of 3 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 21st in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 11th in the league. This year, the Sabres have recorded a 17-18 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. For games with fewer shots on goal, they have a 10-10 record.

This season, the Sabres’ have an over/under record of 24-35-2. Throughout the season, they have played 31 games that did not exceed the 6 over/under line. On average, their games are averaging 6 goals per game.

Winnipeg Team Defense

Defensively, the Jets come into the season ranked 22nd in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 29.5 shots per game against Winnipeg. For the season, they are ranked 19th in shutouts, coming in with 3 shutouts.

Buffalo Team Defense

Defensively, the Sabres come into the season ranked 24th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 28.9 shots per game against Buffalo. For the season, they are ranked 9th in shutouts, coming in with 4 shutouts.

Jets vs Sabres Trends

• Across their five previous road games, Winnipeg has an puck line mark of 2-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 3-2 while averaging 3 goals per game.
• The Sabres are 3-2 puck line in their last home games and 3-2 straight-up.
• As the betting underdog, the Sabres have an puck line record of 3-0 in their last three games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 2-1.
• Against the spread, the Jets have put together of 2-3 in their last five games as the betting favorite. In these same games, they went 4-1 straight up.

Jets vs Sabres Prediction

If you’re looking for a moneyline pick, my choice is the Sabres to take down the Jets at home. With the moneyline currently at +121, I’m placing my bet on the Sabres straight-up.

Our projections have the Sabres pulling out a win as the underdog. But if you’re not as bullish as we are on the Sabres, we’d recommend at least getting a bet down on them to cover the puck line.

With an over/under line sitting at 6 goals, we like this game to surpass that mark and recommend getting a bet down on the over.

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