Jets vs Sabres Prediction 12/1/2025 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Jets vs Sabres prediction for this NHL game on Monday, December 1st at the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Winnipeg Jets Betting Preview

The Winnipeg Jets are 13-11-0 this season after they defeated Nashville by a score of 5-2 in their last game. Winnipeg had their lead cut to 3-2 in the third period, but they scored the final two goals to seal the victory. The Jets out shot Nashville by a total of 25-22, won 51.6% of the face-offs, and went 0-4 on the power play in the game. Winnipeg got goals from Connor, Niederreiter (2), Perfetti, and Vilardi, while Comrie stopped 20 out of 22 shots, which was a .909 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Winnipeg lost to the Hurricanes by a score of 5-1 and the Capitals by a score of 4-3. The Jets have lost four of their last five games and they are currently sixth in the Central standings with 26 points. Winnipeg has scored 3.13 goals per game and they have allowed 2.92 goals against per game, while also going 22.7% on the power play and 84.5% on the penalty kill this season. Mark Scheifele has led Winnipeg with 13 goals and 18 assists, while Kyle Connor has added 12 goals and 17 assists. The projected starting goalie for Winnipeg is Thomas Milic, who is 0-1-0 with a 4.09 goals against average and an .882 save percentage this season. 

Buffalo Sabres Betting Preview

The Buffalo Sabres are 10-11-4 this year after they defeated Minnesota in a shootout by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Buffalo trailed 2-1 for the majority of the game, but they tied the game in the third and won in the shootout. The Sabres out shot Minnesota by a total of 32-24, won 44.8% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Buffalo got goals from Doan and Malenstyn, while Ellis stopped 22 out of 24 shots, which was a .917 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Buffalo lost to the Devils by a score of 5-0 and the Penguins by a score of 4-2. The Sabres have lost two of their last three games and they are currently last in the Atlantic standings with 24 points. Buffalo has scored 2.96 goals per game and they have allowed 3.44 goals against per game, while also going 16.7% on the power play and 88.6% on the penalty kill this season. Alex Tuch has led Buffalo with eight goals and 14 assists, while Tage Thompson has added 12 goals and nine assists. The projected starting goalie for Buffalo is Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, who is 3-3-1 with a 2.73 goals against average and an .891 save percentage this year. 

Why the Buffalo Sabres will win

• The Jets have lost each of their last six games as road underdogs.
• The Sabres have won each of their last four night games following a road win.
• The Sabres have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight home games after coming off a shootout.
• The Jets have lost the third period in each of their last four games against Atlantic Division opponents when trailing after the second period.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Sabres’ last four games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Six of the Jets’ last seven road games following a road win have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Jets’ last eight night games.
• The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Sabres’ last three games against Central Division opponents.

Buffalo Sabres Player Prop Facts

• Tage Thompson has recorded at least one point in each of the Sabres’ last eight Monday games at KeyBank Center.
• Jack Quinn has recorded an assist in six of his last seven appearances with the Sabres as home favorites against Central Division opponents.
• Tage Thompson has scored at least one goal in each of the Sabres’ last six Monday games at KeyBank Center.

Winnipeg Jets Player Prop Facts

• Mark Scheifele has recorded at least one point in each of the Jets’ last seven night games.
• Tanner Pearson has recorded at least one assist in four of his last five road appearances against the Sabres.
• Mark Scheifele has scored at least one goal in each of the Jets’ last four road games against Atlantic Division opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Buffalo Sabres rank 1st in the league for power play goals against this season (8).
• The Buffalo Sabres have recorded the equal-longest road losing streak (7 games) in the NHL this season.
• The Winnipeg Jets rank T4th in the league in short handed goals this season (3).
• The Winnipeg Jets rank 5th in the league in save percentage this season (.908).

Jets vs Sabres Prediction 

Winnipeg was able to snap their losing streak with a win over Nashville on Saturday, but they have struggled over the last few weeks. The Jets are 7-6-0 on the road this year, while the Sabres are 8-5-2 at home. Buffalo has won three of their last five games, but they continue to be inconsistent on defense. The Sabres are trending in the right direction and I think they are the play in this one, as Winnipeg has been way too inconsistent in their last ten. Take the Sabres here.

David Racey's Pick: Sabres ML