Boston Bruins vs Winnipeg Jets Preview
Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Jets and Bruins. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Bruins at TD Garden in Boston, MA. Get ready to place your bets!
The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 5.5 goals, with the Bruins being the favored team playing at home against the Jets. Check out BetCoco for Boston Bruins – Winnipeg Jets odds
Boston Bruins vs Winnipeg Jets Head-to-Head and Key Stats
When looking back on the last three times the Bruins and Jets have played each other, Boston has the edge with a record of 2-1. However, the average scoring differential in these matchups is dead even with each team averaging 2 goals per game.
- Through their last five road games, Winnipeg has an puck line record of just 2-3. However, their overall record was 5-0 while averaging 3 goals per game.
- The Bruins are 4-1 puck line in their last home games and 4-1 straight-up.
- As the betting underdog, the Bruins have an puck line record of 5-0 in their last five games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 3-2.
- Through their last five matchups as the betting favorite, the Jets have a good straight up record, but their puck line mark is just 2-3.
Boston Bruins vs Winnipeg Jets Prediction
On the year, the Jets have gone 30-10-4 and are 2nd in the Western Conference. In their last ten games, Winnipeg has gone 9-1, and they have won two straight games. On the road, the Jets have gone 14-4-2 for the season and have won five straight games as the underdog. In games where they are the underdog, Winnipeg has gone 6-6-1.
So far this year, the Jets have been the underdog in 13 of their 44 games. In those games, they have gone 6-6-1. In games against other teams from the Western Conference, Winnipeg has gone 17-10. For the year, the Jets have been the favorite in 31 games and have gone 24-4-3 in those games.
On the offensive side, the Jets are scoring an 3.3 goals per game this season, ranking 12th in the NHL. When it came to shots on target per game, they are 19th in the league. Coming into the game, the Jets have a 15-7 record when they have more shots on goal than their opponent. When they have fewer shots on goal, they are 15-3.
Goalie Connor Hellebuyck comes into the game having made 33 starts this season. So far, his record is 23-7 and he has a save percentage of 0.961%.
As the top team in the Eastern Conference, the Bruins have been favored in 39 of their 45 games this season. At home, Boston is 15-3-3, and they have won four straight games at TD Garden. Overall, the Bruins are 28-8-9 this season, and they have gone 6-4 in their last ten games.
Over their last five games, Boston has gone 4-1, and they have won their last four games as the favorite. In the Atlantic Division, the Bruins are in first place with 65 points, and they have gone 11-5 in divisional games. Against Eastern Conference opponents, Boston is 17-10 this season.
For their offensive performance, the Bruins come in averaging 3.5 goals per game this season, which is 7th in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 16th in the league. Boston’s offense comes into the game ranked 5th in power play goals. And in terms of shorthanded goals, they are 27th in the NHL.
Goalie Jeremy Swayman gets the start and has made 24 starts this season. His record at this point is 14-3, and his save percentage is 0.796%.
With the Bruins being favored by 1.5, our NHL analytics models has this one playing out 4-3 in favor of the Bruins.
Boston Bruins vs Winnipeg Jets Betting Tips
- Take the Bruins on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Jets (+1.5)
- Our NHL model projects 7 goals, and we suggest taking the under
Boston Bruins Injury Report
- Milan Lucic – Lower Body/Personal – Out
Winnipeg Jets Injury Report
- Mark Scheifele – Lower Body – Out
- David Gustafsson – Lower Body – Out
