| MATCHUP | Buffalo Sabres | Winnipeg Jets |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 11-12-4 | 13-12-1 |
| Spread | +1.5 -218 | -1.5 180 |
| Moneyline | +114 | -135 |
| Total | Over 6.5 (100) | Under 6.5 (-120) |
| Where | Canada Life Centre, Winnipeg, MB | |
| When | Friday, December 5, 2025 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Winnipeg Jets Preview
The Jets have 27 points this season with a 13-12-1 record, and are 12-14 ATS and 14-12 in over/under. They have a 6-5-0 home record and a 7-7-1 road record and are sitting 5th in the Central Division. They are coming off a 3-2 road shootout loss to the Canadiens, and their previous three games were a loss against the Sabres, a win against the Predators, and a loss against the Hurricanes.
Offensively, the Jets are averaging 3.00 goals per game and are scoring 21.8% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 2.96 goals per game and are killing 83.0% of their opponent’s power plays.
Mark Scheifele leads the Jets with 34 points, also leading the team in goals with 14, and adding a team-high 20 assists. Connor Hellebuyck is the starting goalie for the Jets, and he has an 8-6-0 record, with 2.51 GAA and .913 SV%. Eric Comrie is the backup goalie and he has a 5-5-1 record, with 2.99 GAA and .897 SV%.
Buffalo Sabres Preview
The Sabres have 26 points this season with a 11-12-4 record, and are 12-15 ATS and 13-12 in over/under. They have a 9-5-2 home record and a 2-7-2 road record and are sitting 7th in the Atlantic Division. They are coming off a 5-2 road loss to the Flyers, and their previous three games were a win against the Jets, a win against the Wild, and a loss against the Devils.
Offensively, the Sabres are averaging 3.00 goals per game and are scoring 17.3% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.41 goals per game and are killing 87.0% of their opponent’s power plays.
Alex Tuch leads the Sabres with 24 points, while Tage Thompson leads the team in goals with 12, and Rasmus Dahlin adds a team-high 16 assists. Alex Lyon is the starting goalie for the Sabres, and he has a 3-6-3 record, with 3.23 GAA and .899 SV%. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is the backup goalie and he has a 4-3-1 record, with 2.51 GAA and .899 SV%.
Buffalo Sabres @ Winnipeg Jets Betting Trends: December 5, 2025
Why the Winnipeg Jets will win
- The Sabres have lost each of their last four games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The home team has won four of the Jets’ last five games.
- The Jets have covered the puck line in eight of their last 10 night games at Canada Life Centre.
- The Sabres have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Sabres have lost the third period in seven of their last eight games as road underdogs when tied after the second period.
Why the Buffalo Sabres will win
- The Sabres have won four of their last five games as underdogs.
- The Jets have lost each of their last six games following a shootout loss.
- The Sabres have covered the puck line in eight of their last nine road games against the Jets.
- The Jets have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six games as favorites after coming off a shootout.
- The Jets have lost the third period in each of their last five games against Atlantic Division opponents when trailing after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Sabres’ last four road games following a road loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Six of the last seven night games between the Sabres and Jets have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Jets’ last 13 home games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Sabres’ last eight games as road underdogs against opponents on a losing streak.
Winnipeg Jets Player Prop Facts
- Jonathan Toews has recorded at least one point in each of his last eight home appearances against the Sabres.
- Kyle Connor has scored at least one goal in 11 of the Jets’ last 13 games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Mark Scheifele has recorded at least one assist in each of the Jets’ last four games against the Sabres.
- Kyle Connor has scored a goal in each of his last three appearances – equal-longest active streak in the league.
Buffalo Sabres Player Prop Facts
- Jack Quinn has recorded an assist in four of the Sabres’ last five night games.
- Joshua Norris has scored at least one goal in four of his last five appearances against Central Division opponents.
- Tage Thompson has recorded at least one point in each of his last eight Friday appearances against Central Division opponents.
- Tage Thompson is the only player in the league to have recorded 5+ shots in five or more consecutive appearances this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Winnipeg Jets rank 7th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (82.95%).
- The Winnipeg Jets rank T4th in the league in short handed goals this season (3).
- The Buffalo Sabres rank 2nd in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (87.01%).
- The Buffalo Sabres rank 26th in the league for goals against per game this season (3.41).
Sabres vs Jets Prediction
In their previous meeting earlier this season, the Sabres won 5-1 at home but both teams are tied 3-3 in their last 6 meetings. Under is 7-2-1 in their last 10 meetings.
In this Sabres vs Jets Prediction, the Jets are coming as -133 home favorites. The Jets have been the better team this season but after Hellebuyck got injured, they are not the same team. They are 1-6 in their last 7 games and aside from them defensive struggles, they are also struggling offensively, having scored two goals or less in three of their last four games. The Sabres have been terrible on the road this season, having won only twice in their 11 road games, so I like the home team to get the job done in this one. Take the Jets on the moneyline at home.