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Sabres vs. Jets prediction: Why Winnipeg is favored to win Friday's NHL matchup [12/5/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Buffalo Sabres vs Winnipeg Jets predictions for NHL Friday.
The Winnipeg Jets and Buffalo Sabres are scheduled to meet in the NHL at Canada Life Centre on Friday, with puck drop at 7:00PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' proven NHL model predicts the Jets as the most likely winner of the Sabres vs. Jets game.
This article offers a closer look at Friday's matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Sabres vs. Jets prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Friday's NHL matchup between the Sabres and Jets 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Jets a 56% chance of defeating the Sabres.
According to our model, the Sabres (+1.5) have a 64% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 6.5 goals has a 54% chance of staying under.
Sabres vs. Jets odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Sabres | Jets |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-225) | -1.5 (+194) |
| Moneyline | +105 | -120 |
| Total | o6.5 (-105) | u6.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Sabres vs. Jets picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | Jets -1.5 | +194 |
| Moneyline | Jets | -120 |
| Total | Under 6.5 | -115 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Jets -1.5 at the spread.
Sabres vs. Jets player props
Who will score a goal in Sabres vs. Jets?
According to our model, Kyle Connor is most likely to score an anytime goal in Sabres vs. Jets.
Our projections give Connor a 41.1% chance of scoring a goal at Canada Life Centre, while the star is a 7.8% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Buffalo Sabres
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Tage Thompson | 34.0% |
| Josh Norris | 27.6% |
| Alex Tuch | 26.0% |
| Jason Zucker | 25.4% |
| Jack Quinn | 21.2% |
Winnipeg Jets
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Kyle Connor | 41.1% |
| Mark Scheifele | 37.4% |
| Gabriel Vilardi | 33.1% |
| Cole Perfetti | 25.3% |
| Jonathan Toews | 21.1% |
First goal scorer predictions
Buffalo Sabres
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Tage Thompson | 6.8% |
| Josh Norris | 5.4% |
| Alex Tuch | 5.2% |
| Jason Zucker | 4.8% |
| Jack Quinn | 3.9% |
Winnipeg Jets
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Kyle Connor | 7.8% |
| Mark Scheifele | 7.1% |
| Gabriel Vilardi | 6.4% |
| Cole Perfetti | 4.3% |
| Jonathan Toews | 3.7% |
Sabres vs. Jets game-day updates and essential details
Friday's matchup between the Jets and Sabres at Canada Life Centre is scheduled to start at 7:00PM ET.
- Who: Buffalo Sabres vs. Winnipeg Jets
- Date: Friday, December 5, 2025
- Time: 7:00PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Canada Life Centre
Conclusion
We predict the Jets, with a 56% win probability, will likely beat the Sabres on Friday.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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