In this article we will formulate a Jets vs Sabres prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, March 23rd at the Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup. 

Winnipeg Jets Betting Preview

The Winnipeg Jets are 48-18-4 this year after they defeated Edmonton in overtime by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Winnipeg led 3-2 in the third period, but they allowed Edmonton to tie the game late, before winning in overtime. The Jets were out shot by a total of 24-20, won 52.9% of the face-offs, and went 0-4 on the power play in the game. Winnipeg got goals from Connor, Perfetti, Tanev, and Morrissey, while Hellebuyck stopped 21 out of 24 shots in the game. 

Prior to that overtime win, the Jets lost to the Canucks by a score of 6-2, but did beat the Kraken by a score of 3-2 before that. Winnipeg has won four of their last five games and they are currently first in the Central standings with 100 points. Winnipeg has scored 3.46 goals per game and they have allowed 2.34 goals against per game, while also going 30% on the power play and 79% on the penalty kill this season. Kyle Connor has led Winnipeg with 37 goals, 49 assists, and 231 shots on goal, while Mark Scheifele has added 35 goals, 41 assists, and 147 shots on goal. Connor Hellebuyck is 40-10-3 with a 2.06 goals against average and a .924 save percentage this season. 

Buffalo Sabres Betting Preview

The Buffalo Sabres are 27-35-6 this season after they lost to Minnesota by a score of 4-1 in their last game. Buffalo cut the deficit to 3-1 in the third period, but they allowed an empty net goal late in regulation to seal the loss. The Sabres recorded 21 shots on goal, won 44.9% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Buffalo got their lone goal from Peterka, while UPL stopped 17 out of 20 shots in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Sabres lost to the Hockey Club by a score of 5-2, but did beat the Bruins by a score of 3-2 before that. Buffalo has lost three of their last five games and they are currently last in the Atlantic standings with 60 points. Buffalo has scored 3.10 goals per game and they have allowed 3.52 goals against per game, while also going 17.9% on the power play and 76.8% on the penalty kill this season. Tage Thompson has led Buffalo with 34 goals, 26 assists, and 198 shots on goal, while JJ Peterka has added 21 goals, 32 assists, and 143 shots on goal. James Reimer is 2-6-2 with a 2.72 goals against average and a .902 save percentage this year. 

Why the Jets will beat the Sabres

• The Jets have won each of their last 14 games at Canada Life Centre following an overtime win.
• The Sabres have lost each of their last 10 games as road underdogs.
• The Jets have covered the puck line in each of their last seven day games at Canada Life Centre.
• The Sabres have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five road games.
• The Sabres have lost the third period in each of their last six games as road underdogs when tied after the second period.

Total Goals Facts

• Eight of the Sabres’ last nine games as underdogs on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Eight of the Jets’ last nine games against opponents on a losing streak have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Jets’ last 12 home games against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Sabres’ last 11 games following a road loss.

Winnipeg Jets Player Prop Facts

• Kyle Connor has scored at least one goal in nine of the Jets’ last 10 games against Atlantic Division opponents.
• Josh Morrissey has recorded at least one point in each of the Jets’ last nine home games against Atlantic Division opponents.
• Kyle Connor has recorded at least one assist in each of the Jets’ last six games as home favorites.

Buffalo Sabres Player Prop Facts

• Rasmus Dahlin has recorded at least one assist in four of the Sabres’ last five games against Central Division opponents.
• JJ Peterka has scored a goal in each of the Sabres’ last three games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• Jason Zucker has recorded at least one point in eight of the Sabres’ last nine games as underdogs against Central Division opponents.

Jets vs Sabres Prediction 

Winnipeg comes into this matchup after winning four of their last five games and they will be at home for this contest. The Jets are 25-5-4 at home this year, while the Sabres are 10-21-3 on the road. Buffalo has lost two games in a row and they have been outscored by a total of 9-3 in those two losses. The Sabres played in Minnesota on Saturday, so they will be on a back to back here and will have their backup goalie in net. These two teams are trending in opposite directions and I can’t trust Reimer in net for Buffalo. Take Winnipeg -1.5 here.