Winnipeg Jets at Buffalo Sabres - 3/30/22 NHL Picks and Prediction
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Buffalo Sabres (24-33-10) vs Winnipeg Jets (32-25-10)
Game Info: Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at 7:00 pm (KeyBank Center)
Betting Odds: Buffalo Sabres +108 / Winnipeg Jets -133 --- Over/Under: 6 Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Buffalo Sabres host the Winnipeg Jets in Wednesday NHL Action.
The Winnipeg Jets come into this road contest with an overall record of 32-25-10. Through 67 games, the Jets are 6th in the Central Division. On the season, they have found the net 209 times, good for a rank of 15th among NHL teams. Heading into the game, Winnipeg is the 20th ranked defensive team, allowing opponents to score at an average rate of 3.03 goals per game. So far, the Jets have a strength of schedule rating of 16th in the league. When diving into their opponent-adjusted scoring margin, they come into this game as the 16th ranked team in the NHL.
The Buffalo Sabres get set to host the Winnipeg Jets with an overall record of 24-33-10. This mark places them 6th in the Atlantic division. Through 67 games, the Sabres have scored 184 goals, giving them an average of 2.7. This output gives them a rank of 24th among NHL teams. On defense, Buffalo is the 27th ranked unit, giving up 3.51 goals per contest. So far, the Sabres have played the 21st toughest schedule in the league. And, when taking into account Buffalo's scoring margin relative to the quality of their competition, they come in with a power ranking of 27th in the NHL.
Through 67 games, the Winnipeg Jets goal and overall scoring leader is Kyle Connor with 82 points. He has reached his mark of 41 goals, on a shooting percentage of 14.5%. So far, 17.0% of his goals have come during power play time. Behind him is Mark Scheifele, who has 36 assists to go along with his 26 goals. However, when on the ice the Jets are --15 in scoring differential. Winnipeg's top goalie is Connor Hellebuyck, who is giving up an average of 2.94 goals per game. In his 56 games played, he has turned in 32 quality starts, giving him a quality start percentage above the league average.
Through 63 games, the Buffalo Sabres' goal and overall scoring leader is Tage Thompson, with 51 points. He has reached his mark of 28 goals, on a shooting percentage of 13.2%. So far, 25.0% of his goals have come during power play time. Behind him is Jeff Skinner, who has 20 assists to go along with his 27 goals. However, when on the ice the Sabres are --10.0 in scoring differential. Buffalo's top goalie is Craig Anderson, who is giving up an average of 3.13 goals per game. In his 22 games played, he has come up with a quality start just 45 percent of the time.
In Winnipeg's 67 games, the over has hit in over half of their games, going 37-28-2. So far, taking the over when the Jets are playing away from home has been a good bet with an over-under record of 17-16. On the season, 60.0% of Winnipeg's games have gone for at least 6 goals or more, with 51.0% of the scoring coming from the Jets. In Buffalo's 67 games, the over has hit in over half of their games, going 35-31-1. So far, taking the over when the Sabres are playing at home has been a good bet with an over-under record of 18-14-1. On the season, 57.0% of Buffalo's games have gone for at least 6 goals or more, with 45.0% of the scoring coming from the Sabres. With a line set at 6 goals, I see this matchup falling below the posted betting line.
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AUTHOR: Joe Kiemen

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