Winnipeg Jets vs Minnesota Wild Preview
Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Wild versus the Jets? The puck drops at 2:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, MB.
The over/under for this Central division contest is set at 6 goals, with the Jets being the favored team playing at home against the Wild. Check out BetCoco for Winnipeg Jets – Minnesota Wild odds
Winnipeg Jets vs Minnesota Wild Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last three head-to-head matchups, the Wild are averaging 3 goals per game, compared to the Jets at 2. These figures have led to Minnesota posting a record of 2-1.
- In their last three road games, Minnesota has averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 2. The team’s record in this stretch was 2-1 while going 3-0 vs. the spread.
- Through their last ten home games, Winnipeg has an puck line record of just 7-3. However, their overall record was 7-3 while averaging 3 goals per game.
- Through their last five games as the underdog, the Jets have an puck line record of 4-1 and a straight up mark of 4-1.
- The last ten games that Minnesota was favored, they have an puck line mark of 4-6 while going 8-2 straight up.
Winnipeg Jets vs Minnesota Wild Prediction
Coming into their game vs. Winnipeg, the Wild are 16-13-4. They are 11-3-2 when favored and 5-10-2 as the underdog. For away games this season, they have a 6-9-2 record, while they are 10-4-2 when playing at home.
In terms of their offensive performance, the Wild are averaging 3.1 goals per game this season, putting them in the 23rd spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 27th in the league. So far this year, the Wild are 10-5 in games they have had more shots on goal than their opponent. They are 6-8 in games with fewer shots on goal.
Goalie Filip Gustavsson comes into the game having made 21 starts this season. So far, his record is 10-8 and he has a save percentage of 0.83%.
Coming into their game vs. Minnesota, the Jets are 20-10-4. They are 14-3-3 when favored and 6-6-1 as the underdog. On the road, they have gone 9-4-2 this season and are 11-5-2 at home.
For their offensive performance, the Jets come in averaging 3.3 goals per game this season, which is 15th in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 21st in the league. The Winnipeg offense is ranked 23rd in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they find themselves at 17th in the NHL.
Heading into this matchup vs. Minnesota, goalie Connor Hellebuyck has started 25 games in this season. His current record is 16-6, and his save percentage stands at 0.93%.
Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Jets picking up a 4-3 win.
Winnipeg Jets vs Minnesota Wild Betting Tips
- Take the Jets on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Wild (+1.5)
- Our NHL model projects 7 goals, and we suggest taking the under
Winnipeg Jets Injury Report
- Kyle Connor – Knee – Out
- Rasmus Kupari – Shoulder – Out
- David Gustafsson – Lower Body – Questionable
- Ville Heinola – Ankle – Out
Minnesota Wild Injury Report
- Jared Spurgeon – Lower Body – Questionable
- Jonas Brodin – Upper Body – Out
- Mats Zuccarello – Upper Body – Out
- Sam Hentges – Undisclosed – Out
- Michael Milne – Undisclosed – Out
