Vancouver Canucks vs Winnipeg Jets Preview
Planning on watching today’s Jets and Canucks game? Catch the action at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC, as the Canucks hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on ESPN+.
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
Over their previous five games against the Canucks, the Jets have put together a record of 4-1. When looking at the last three head-to-head matchups between the Jets and Canucks, only 3 points per game has separated the teams, with the Jets going 3-0 vs. the spread.
- In their last three road games, Winnipeg has averaged 4 goals per game while allowing 1. The team’s record in this stretch was 3-0 while going 3-0 vs. the spread.
- Although Vancouver has a straight up record of 6-4 in their last ten home games, they have not held up as well vs the puck line going 3-7. The team averaged 3 goals per game in these games.
- The last three games that Vancouver was the underdog, they have an puck line mark of 1-2 while going 1-2 straight up.
- Through their last three games as the favorite, the Jets have an puck line record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 2-1.
Vancouver Canucks vs Winnipeg Jets Prediction
Heading into this game, the Jets have an overall record of 40-17-5, which puts them in 2nd place in the Central Division and 3rd in the Western Conference. Over their last ten games, Winnipeg has gone 7-3, and they have won three straight games on the road. When playing on the road this season, the Jets have a record of 19-9-3.
So far this season, Winnipeg has been the favorite in 43 of their 62 games and have gone 32-8-3 in those games. Against teams in the Western Conference, the Jets have gone 24-13, and they have gone 16-5 against teams in the Central Division.
For their offensive performance, the Jets come in averaging 3.1 goals per game this season, which is 18th in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 18th in the league. Winnipeg’s offense comes into the game ranked 23rd in power play goals. And in terms of shorthanded goals, they are 28th in the NHL.
Entering the game, goalie Connor Hellebuyck has started 45 games this season. His current record stands at 29-13, and his save percentage is 0.954%.
When playing at home, the Canucks have been tough to beat this season, going 20-6-3 in their 29 games. In the Western Conference, Vancouver is in first place with a record of 41-17-7. Over their last three games, the Canucks are on a three-game winning streak.
Overall, Vancouver has been favored in 42 of their games and has gone 27-11-4 in those games. In the Pacific Division, the Canucks are also in first place. Against other teams in the Western Conference, Vancouver has gone 22-14.
The Canucks come into the game scoring an average of 3.5 goals per game, putting them 3rd in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 23rd in the league. In terms of the Canucks’ offense during power plays, they are 11th in power play goals and 17th in shorthanded goals.
Goalie Thatcher Demko gets the start and has made 48 starts this season. His record at this point is 33-13, and his save percentage is 0.972%.
Even though they are 1.5 goal underdogs, we see the Jets winning this game by a score of 4-3.
Vancouver Canucks vs Winnipeg Jets Betting Tips
- We like the Jets on the moneyline (+116)
- The Jets are also our pick on the spread at +1.5
- Our NHL model projects 7 goals, and we suggest taking the under
Vancouver Canucks Injury Report
- Tyler Myers – Lower Body – Out
- Tucker Poolman – Head – Out
- Dakota Joshua – Hand – Out
Winnipeg Jets Injury Report
- Tyler Toffoli – Trade – Questionable
- Gabriel Vilardi – Upper Body – Out
