Date: Thursday, December 5, 2024
Venue: KeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY
Broadcast: MSG Network
Betting Odds: Jets (-133) | Sabres (+112)
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This Thursday, the Buffalo Sabres (11-12-2) will host the Winnipeg Jets (18-8-0) at the KeyBank Center. The current betting line places the Jets at -133 and the Sabres at +112, with the over/under set at 5.5 goals.
The Winnipeg Jets are looking to bounce back after a disappointing 4-1 defeat against the St. Louis Blues. In that game, the Jets spent 6 minutes in the penalty box and struggled offensively, managing only 1 goal from 23 shots. They had 2 power play opportunities but were unable to convert them into goals.
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In terms of offensive production, the Winnipeg Jets have scored a total of 95 goals this season, ranking them 3rd in the league, while conceding 67 goals. With 36 points, their points percentage stands at .692. The Jets have been awarded 75 power-play opportunities, converting 23 of them for a power-play success rate of 30.67%. At even strength, they’ve scored 72 goals and allowed 54. Overall, Winnipeg has taken 755 shots, boasting a shooting percentage of 12.6%. Opponents have shot 778 times against them, with the Jets maintaining a .914 save percentage. Their opponents have attempted 68 power plays (23rd in the NHL), scoring 13 goals during those chances.
In goal for the Jets will be Connor Hellebuyck. Notable for his resilience, Hellebuyck has achieved 305 quality starts throughout his career, with a quality start percentage of .591. His career save percentage is .917 across 29,307 minutes played. He has faced 15,988 shots and made 14,664 saves, with 1,324 goals scored against him for a goals-against average of 2.71. Hellebuyck’s overall record is 290 wins, 178 losses, and 41 overtime losses, having started in 516 games out of 525 total appearances.
On the other hand, the Buffalo Sabres recently faced the Colorado Avalanche, resulting in a tight 5-4 loss. The Sabres managed to score 4 times on 30 shots but were unable to capitalize on 3 power play opportunities.
The Sabres currently hold the 21st position in the league for shots with a total of 712 taken, achieving a shooting percentage of 10.53%. Defensively, they have allowed opponents 723 shots and maintain a penalty kill percentage of 80.25% against 81 power play chances. The team’s save percentage is at 89.2%. Buffalo has garnered 64 goals at even strength, alongside just 11 goals on the power play (29th league rank). They have allowed a total of 78 goals, combining 62 at even strength and 16 while down a man, giving them a total of 75 goals scored this season, along with 24 points and a .480 points percentage.
In goal for the Sabres is Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen. He has a career record of 55 wins, 47 losses, and 12 overtime losses, having played in 117 games. Luukkonen’s quality start rate stands at 55.8%, with 63 such starts throughout his professional journey. He has made 3,102 saves from 3,431 shots faced, resulting in a save percentage of .904. His opponents score an average of 3.43 goals per game against him, totaling 329 goals allowed in his career. He has played 5,753 minutes, starting in 113 games.
Free Prediction: Bet on Winnipeg (-133)
