Sabres vs Jets Prediction
The Buffalo Sabres and Winnipeg Jets face off on Friday in an NHL showdown at the MTS Centre. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
Sabres Offense Needs to Get Going
The Sabres come into this game with a 7-8-1 record overall, and they need to find a way to get the offense going here. Over the last two games, the Sabres have scored only two goals total. Victor Olofsson has scored the two goals in the last two games. The Sabres on the season are averaging 2.88 goals per game, while their defense is giving up 3.25 goals per game. The defense is ranked 16th, but in this game it’s going to come down to if the offense can find success.
Buffalo Sabres Player Prop Facts
- Victor Olofsson has scored at least one goal in six of his last eight appearances with the Sabres as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
- Tage Thompson has recorded at least one point in nine of the Sabres' last 10 games against Central Division opponents.
- Tage Thompson has recorded at least one assist in six of the Sabres' last seven games as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
- Casey Mittelstadt has the most multi-assist games for the Sabres this season (2).
Jets Look to Build on Last Game
The Jets come into this game with an 8-5-2 record overall, and they sure looked impressive in the last game. The Jets faced off against the New Jersey Devils, and they scored six goals on the way to the victory. Josh Morrissey had a strong game, scoring four goals. Kyle Connor scored two goals and added an assist. The Jets on the season are averaging 3.67 goals while their defense is giving up 3.27 goals per game. The offense is ranked 5th, and they need to attack the Sabres defense here.
Winnipeg Jets Player Prop Facts
- Cole Perfetti has scored a goal in each of the Jets' last four games.
- Mark Scheifele has recorded at least one point in each of the Jets' last eight home games.
- Mark Scheifele has recorded at least one assist in each of the Jets' last six home games.
- Kyle Connor ranks T1st in the league for Goals (13) this season.
Shane’s Free Pick
The Jets offense has been elite, and I don’t trust the Sabres defense. The Jets in the last game scored six goals and they are going to have no issue here. The Sabres offense has been inconsistent, and they are going to struggle here to get the offense going. Back the Jets on the money line. I do think the Jets will win this game by a couple of goals, and I am throwing a few dollars on Jets -1.5.
