Buffalo Sabres vs Winnipeg Jets Betting Pick & Prediction 3/23/25
Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Sabres versus the Jets? The puck drops at 3:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, MB. The odds for this non-conference game currently have the Jets as the -1.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 6 goals.
BUFFALO SABRES VS WINNIPEG JETS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Winnipeg Jets -1.5
This game will be played at Canada Life Centre at 3:00 ET on Sunday, March 23rd.
WHY BET THE WINNIPEG JETS:
- With the Jets being favored by 1.5, our NHL analytics models has this one playing out 4-3 in favor of the Jets.
- Take the Jets on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Sabres (+1.5)
Will the Sabres Exceed Expectations on the Road?
Buffalo’s 2-1 loss to the Red Wings dropped their record to 27-35-6. The Sabres led 1-0 after the first period, but Detroit responded with two goals in the second to hand Buffalo the defeat.
The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for just 3. As underdogs on the puck line, the Sabres failed to cover. Buffalo’s lone goal came from Alex Tuch, who scored at 11:39 in the first period.
Buffalo’s offense struggled in their latest game, managing just one goal on 32 shots. Alex Tuch scored his 5th goal of the season, a shorthanded effort at 8:21 in the first period.
The Sabres had 13 giveaways and failed to score in the second and third periods. Tuch took 5 shots on goal, while the team finished with 32 shots.
Buffalo’s defense gave up two power-play goals in the second period, leading to a 2-1 loss to Detroit. Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage. The Sabres’ defense also recorded 5 takeaways and 17 hits.
Can the Jets Deliver Being Favored at Home?
With a 7-4 win over the Lightning, the Jets moved to 48-18-4 this season. Winnipeg was favored on the puck line and covered with the victory. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the teams combined for 11, easily surpassing that mark.
All seven of Winnipeg’s goals came from different players, and they trailed 2-0 early before rallying. They took the lead for good with 12:22 left in the third period and added two empty-net goals to seal the win.
Winnipeg’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their 7-4 win over the Lightning, with seven different players finding the net. The Jets took 34 shots on goal, and two of their goals came on an empty net. Alex Iafallo added his first goal of the season on a power play.
Vladislav Namestnikov opened the scoring for the Jets in the first period, marking his third goal of the season. Nikolaj Ehlers, who scored on an empty net, now has nine goals this year. Josh Morrissey contributed with two assists, bringing his season total to 13.
Winnipeg’s defense got off to a shaky start, conceding the first two goals to Tampa Bay at 13:11 and 11:58 in the first period. After taking a 3-2 lead, the Jets allowed the Lightning to tie the game at 3-3 and 4-4, with the latter coming at 6:51 in the third period. Connor Hellebuyck made 26 saves with a save percentage of 86.7%, and the defense recorded 5 takeaways and 31 hits.