The Buffalo Sabres'(7-8-1) visit the'Winnipeg Jets'(8-5-2) on Friday. Puck drop from Canada Life Centre is set for 8 p.m. ET (NHL Network). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Sabres vs. Jets'odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Sabres lost 5-2 on Tuesday to the Boston Bruins (-150 road favorites). Buffalo trailed 2-0 in the 1st 4 minutes of the game and were down 5-0 by the midway point of the 2nd period. LW Victor Olofsson'scored both goals for Buffalo.
Winnipeg beat the New Jersey Devils 6-3 on Tuesday to cover as a -145 home favorite. LW Kyle Connor'scored 2 goals and added an assist to lead the Jets. His 13 goals this season ties him for the NHL lead. LW Nikolaj Ehlers'also added 2 goals in the victory.
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