Winnipeg vs Buffalo Prediction: the Jets Won't Give Up Their Lead

Prediction for the NHL-1 match between Winnipeg vs Buffalo, which will take place on March 23rd. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the teams' conditions! Several betting options are available.

Winnipeg

Winnipeg is doing really well in the current season. The Jets and the Capitals have both already scored over 100 points. Scott Arniel's team is top of the overall West and will not be missing the first line. The second Dallas has ten points less, but has a couple of games in reserve. The Jets have won six games in a row, including a 4-3 victory over Edmonton in overtime the day before. Winnipeg is doing really well this season. 

Buffalo

Buffalo is not doing well at all. The Sabres have 60 points and are in last place in the Eastern Conference. They are four points behind the better Philadelphia. It is not clear if they can catch up with the Flyers. Buffalo has lost eight of the past 11 games, including a 2-5 loss to Utah the day before.

H2H Meetings

The last time Winnipeg and Buffalo played each other was on 6 December 2024, when the Jets won 3-2 in overtime. 

Bookmakers' Options

Analysts at the bookmaker company 1xbet believe that the team will be stronger in the upcoming NHL meeting. You can bet on Winnipeg to win (including overtime and shootout) at 1.50, and on them to win in regulation time at 1.75. You can also bet on the team Buffalo to win (including OT and BUL) at 2.70, and on them to win in three periods at 3.65.

The experts of the bookmaker's campaign set the total at 5.5 pucks. If you bet on the total over 5.5 pucks, you can get 1.80, and if you bet on the total under 5.5 pucks, you can get 2.00.

History of Head-to-Heads

NHL 2025/2026

06.12.25

Winnipeg Jets

4 - 1

Buffalo Sabres

pen. (1-1, 2-0, 1-0)

NHL 2025/2026

02.12.25

Buffalo Sabres

5 - 1

Winnipeg Jets

pen. (3-0, 1-1, 1-0)

NHL 2024/2025

23.03.25

Winnipeg Jets

3 - 5

Buffalo Sabres

pen. (0-1, 1-1, 2-3)

NHL 2024/2025

06.12.24

Buffalo Sabres

2 - 3

Winnipeg Jets

pen. (2-1, 0-1, 0-0)

NHL 2023/2024

04.03.24

Buffalo Sabres

2 - 5

Winnipeg Jets

pen. (1-1, 1-0, 0-4)

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Expert Betting Tips

We suggest you choose Winnipeg in the upcoming game. The Jets are really motivated to win the tournament, and they've scored the most points in the regular season. This gives them a big advantage over their opponents in the playoffs. Buffalo doesn't need anything, and their season has been a failure. They lost 13 games in a row in December 2024, and five of the last six head-to-head meetings were won by the Jets.

Our picks:

W1 for 1.56 at bet365

H1 (-1.5) for 1.74 at betway

CS 5:2 for 13.00 at 1xbet