Vancouver Canucks vs Winnipeg Jets Preview
The Jets and Canucks are set to face off at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The Canucks will host the game at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC.
The over/under for this game is set at 5.5 goals, and the Canucks are the -1.5 goal favorites against the Jets in a Western conference matchup. Check out BetCoco for Vancouver Canucks – Winnipeg Jets odds
Vancouver Canucks vs Winnipeg Jets Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The Jets and Canucks 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 3-0. The Jets also had the edge vs. the puck line in these games, at 3-0. These games averaged a combined total of 7 goals per game leading to an over/under record of 1-2.
- Across the Jets last five road games, the team averaged 0 goals per game while allowing 2. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 1-4, while going 1-4 straight-up.
- Across their last five home contests, Vancouver has been good against the puck line posting a mark of 3-2. Their overall mark in these games was 4-1, while averaging 4 goals per game.
- Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the underdog, the Canucks have a straight up record of 7-3. Their record vs the puck line in these games was 9-1.
- In their last five contests as the favorite, Winnipeg has a poor record vs the puck line going 0-5. But, they still put together a straight up mark of 3-2.
Vancouver Canucks vs Winnipeg Jets Prediction
With an overall record of 32-14-5, the Jets are currently in 4th place in the Western Conference standings. In the Central Division, Winnipeg is in 3rd place. Over their last ten games, the Jets have gone 4-6, and they have won two straight games.
On the road this season, Winnipeg has gone 14-7-3, and they are 6-8-2 when they have been the underdog. As the underdog, the Jets have gone 2-3 in their last five games and 6-8-2 for the season. In games against other Western Conference teams, Winnipeg has gone 18-10.
The Jets come into the game scoring an average of 3 goals per game, putting them 23rd in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 21st in the league. The Jets went 16-9 in games where they had more shots than their opponents. However, in games with fewer shots on goal, their record was 16-5.
Entering the game, goalie Connor Hellebuyck has started 38 games this season. His current record stands at 25-10, and his save percentage is 0.943%.
At the top of the Western Conference, the Vancouver Canucks have built a record of 37-12-6. In the Pacific Division, they also hold the top spot with a record of 9-4. Over their last three games, they have won three straight games and are 7-3 over their previous ten games.
For the season, the Canucks have been favored in 34 of their 55 games and have gone 24-7-3 in those games. At home, they have won two straight games and have a record of 19-4-2. In the Western Conference, they have gone 19-9.
In terms of their offensive performance, the Canucks are averaging 3.7 goals per game this season, putting them in the 2nd spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 25th in the league. This year, the Canucks have recorded a 16-5 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. For games with fewer shots on goal, they have a 20-7 record.
Goalie Thatcher Demko gets the start and has made 40 starts this season. His record at this point is 30-9, and his save percentage is 0.972%.
The Canucks enter this game as 1.5-goal favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 4-3.
Vancouver Canucks vs Winnipeg Jets Betting Tips
- Take the Canucks on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Jets (+1.5)
- Our NHL model projects 7 goals, and we suggest taking the under
Vancouver Canucks Injury Report
- Guillaume Brisebois – Upper Body – Out
- Tucker Poolman – Head – Out
- Carson Soucy – Hand – Out
- Dakota Joshua – Hand – Out
Winnipeg Jets Injury Report
No Injuries Reported
