Tampa Bay Lightning vs Winnipeg Jets Preview
The Jets and Lightning are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Lightning will host the game at Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL.
This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 6.5 goals, and the Lightning are favored to win at home vs. the Jets. Check out BetCoco for Tampa Bay Lightning – Winnipeg Jets odds
Tampa Bay Lightning vs Winnipeg Jets Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The Jets and Lightning did not have any head-to-head matchups last season. But over the last three times playing each other, the Jets have a record of 2-1. The Jets also had the edge vs. the puck line in these games, at 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 6 goals per game leading to an over/under record of 1-1-1.
- Across their ten previous road games, Winnipeg has an puck line mark of 5-5. Their straight up record in these matchups was 5-5 while averaging 3 goals per game.
- Across their last five home contests, Tampa Bay has been good against the puck line posting a mark of 4-1. Their overall mark in these games was 3-2, while averaging 4 goals per game.
- The Lightning have played well in their last five games as the betting underdog, going 3-2 straight up and 4-1 against the spread.
- The Jets have played well in their last three games as the betting favorite, going 3-0 straight up and 2-1 against the spread.
Tampa Bay Lightning vs Winnipeg Jets Prediction
Before their matchup against Tampa Bay, the Jets arrive with a 10-5-2 record. They hold a 9-2-1 record when considered the favorites and 1-3-1 when seen as the underdogs. For away games this season, they have a 4-2-1 record, while they are 6-3-1 when playing at home.
In terms of their offensive performance, the Jets are averaging 3.7 goals per game this season, putting them in the 6th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 16th in the league. This season, the Jets are 6-4 when getting more shots on goal than their opponents. And in games with fewer shots on goal, they have a 4-1 record.
Entering the game, goalie Connor Hellebuyck has started 13 games this season. His current record stands at 8-4, and his save percentage is 89.7%.
Going into the game against Winnipeg, the Lightning hold a 9-6-4 record. They have a 5-4-1 record when favored and 4-2-3 as underdogs. For away games this season, they have a 3-4-2 record, while they are 6-2-2 when playing at home.
On offense, the Lightning are averaging 3.6 goals per game which is 2nd in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 10th in the league. This season, the Lightning have a 7-3 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. In games with fewer shots on goal, they hold a 2-3 record.
Goalie Jonas Johansson gets the start and has made 16 starts this season. His record at this point is 8-4, and his save percentage is 89.4%.
Our projections indicate that the Lightning should come out top with a projected score of 4-2.
Tampa Bay Lightning vs Winnipeg Jets Betting Tips
- Take the Lightning on the moneyline
- The Lightning should also cover at -1.5
- Our NHL model projects 6 goals, and we suggest taking the under
Tampa Bay Lightning Injury Report
- Conor Sheary – Upper Body – Out
- Brent Seabrook – Shoulder/Back/Hip – Out
- Andrei Vasilevskiy – Back – Out
- Logan Brown – Undisclosed – Out
Winnipeg Jets Injury Report
- Gabriel Vilardi – Knee – Out
- Rasmus Kupari – Shoulder – Out
- Ville Heinola – Ankle – Out
