Winnipeg Jets vs Edmonton Oilers Preview
Looking to win big? The Oilers and Jets face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Jets are hosting the game at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, MB.
In this Western matchup, the Oilers are favored by -1.5 goals against the Jets. The over/under for the game is 6 goals. Check out BetCoco for Winnipeg Jets – Edmonton Oilers odds
Winnipeg Jets vs Edmonton Oilers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last three times that the Jets have faced off vs. the Oilers as the underdog, they have gone 2-1. Looking back over the previous three times that the Oilers and Jets have faced off, they have combined to average 6 goals per game and have an over/under record of 1-2.
- Through their last ten road contests, the Oilers offense has averaged 3 goals per game while allowing an average of 3. Edmonton posted an overall record of 5-5 while going 3-7 ATS.
- When looking at their past three matchups at home, Winnipeg has an puck line record of 2-1 while averaging 3 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.
- Through their last five games as the underdog, the Jets have an puck line record of 3-2 and a straight up mark of 3-2.
- In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Oilers have a straight up record of 1-2 and an puck line mark of 1-2.
Winnipeg Jets vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction
On the season, the Oilers have gone 42-23-4, which has them in 2nd place in the Pacific Division and 5th in the Western Conference. In the Western Conference, the Oilers have gone 23-14, while going 13-7 against other teams in the Pacific Division. On the road, Edmonton has gone 19-15-1 this season, and they come into this game having lost two straight games.
As the favorite, the Oilers have gone 38-18-4 this season, and they have lost two straight games when favored. Over their last ten games, Edmonton has gone just 5-5, and they have gone 2-3 over their last five games.
On offense, the Oilers are averaging 3.6 goals per game which is 6th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 5th in the league. This season, the Oilers are 28-15 when getting more shots on goal than their opponents. And in games with fewer shots on goal, they have a 14-7 record.
Entering the game, goalie Stuart Skinner has started 49 games this season. His current record stands at 31-14, and his save percentage is 0.927%.
At home this season, the Jets are 23-9-2, and in the Central Division, they sit in 3rd place with a record of 16-6. Overall, Winnipeg is 44-22-5, and in the Western Conference, they are in 4th place.
Over their last three games, the Jets have lost three straight, and in their last ten games, they are 5-5. As the underdog this season, Winnipeg is 9-10-2, and when they are the underdog, they have lost three straight.
When looking at their offense, the Jets have an average of 3.1 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 17th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 15th in the league. So far this year, the Jets are 20-11 in games they have had more shots on goal than their opponent. They are 23-11 in games with fewer shots on goal.
Goalie Connor Hellebuyck gets the start and has made 52 starts this season. His record at this point is 32-17, and his save percentage is 0.973%.
Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 4-2 win for the Jets.
Winnipeg Jets vs Edmonton Oilers Betting Tips
- We like the Jets on the moneyline (-101)
- The Jets are also our pick on the spread at +1.5
- Our NHL model projects 6 goals, and we suggest taking the under
Winnipeg Jets Injury Report
- Gabriel Vilardi – Spleen – Out
Edmonton Oilers Injury Report
No Injuries Reported
