Winnipeg Jets vs. Buffalo Sabres Prediction, Preview, and Odds

Winnipeg Jets and Buffalo Sabres are both looking to build off of promising seasons. The Jets are in second place in the Central Division and the Sabres have a 20-17-2 record.

Winnipeg Jets are having a great season with their offense scoring 3.34 goals per game. Kyle Connor, Pierre-Luc Dubois, Mark Scheifele, Blake Wheeler, Adam Lowry, and Cole Perfetti have scored 63 goals and 73 assists. Josh Morrissey has added seven goals, 39 assists to open up the offense. The defense has also stepped up, allowing only 2.68 goals a game and Brenden Dillon, Nate Schmidt, Neal Pionk have combined for 5.9 defensive point shares.

Buffalo Sabres have been having a promising season with their offense scoring 3.87 goals per game. Tage Thompson has scored 31 goals and 26 assists, Alex Tuch and Jeff Skinner have added 37 goals, and Dylan Cozens, Casey Mittelstadt, Victor Olofsson, Rasmus Dahlin and Owen Power have combined for 35 goals. The defense has struggled, allowing 3:46 goals a game, with Craig Anderson having struggled with a 2.70 goals-against average.

The Sabres are playing at home against Winnipeg Jets. They are the home team and they are a good team. The Sabres average 3.87 goals per game. They will try to limit the Jets' offense and keep them from establishing a strong offensive zone presence.

Both teams have been carried by their offenses. Winnipeg Jets average 3.34 goals per game and the Sabres have scored 14 goals in the last four games. The Jets should find the back of the net at will against the Buffalo Sabres defense. The Over should cover in a high-scoring game controlled by both offenses, take the Over on 6.5 goals.

Mike Fink is a sports writer and a passionate football fan. He has started a podcast called "The Mike and Grover Show" which discusses all things football. Mike advises hockey betting.