Winnipeg Jets vs Nashville Predators Preview
The Predators and Jets are set to face off at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. The Jets will host the game at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, MB.
The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 5.5 goals, and the Jets are favored by -1.5 vs. the Predators. Check out BetCoco for Winnipeg Jets – Nashville Predators odds
Winnipeg Jets vs Nashville Predators Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last three head-to-head matchups, the Jets are averaging 3 goals per game, compared to the Predators at 2. These figures have led to Winnipeg posting a record of 2-1.
- In their last three road games, Nashville has averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 2. The team’s record in this stretch was 2-1 while going 2-1 vs. the spread.
- Through their last ten home contests, the Jets offense has averaged 2 goals per game while allowing an average of 2. Winnipeg posted an overall record of 7-3 while going 4-6 ATS.
- Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Winnipeg has an puck line mark of 2-3 while going 2-3 straight up.
- Against the spread, the Predators have put together 1-2 in their last three games as the betting favorite. In these same games, they went 2-1 straight up.
Winnipeg Jets vs Nashville Predators Prediction
On the year, Nashville has gone 37-26-4 and currently sits 4th in the Central Division and 6th in the Western Conference. On the road, the Predators have gone 19-10-3, and they have won eight of their last ten games overall.
When playing against Western Conference opponents, Nashville has gone 22-19, and they have been the underdog in 38 of their 67 games this year. Over their last five games, the Predators have gone 3-2.
When looking at their offense, the Predators have an average of 3.2 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 12th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 11th in the league. In terms of the Predators’ offense during power plays, they are 13th in power play goals and 13th in shorthanded goals.
Heading into this matchup vs. Winnipeg, goalie Juuse Saros has started 52 games in this season. His current record is 27-21, and his save percentage stands at 0.991%.
At home this season, the Jets have been dominant, going 22-8-2. Over their last ten games, they have won seven times and are in the midst of a two-game win streak as the favorite. In the Western Conference, Winnipeg is in third place with a record of 41-18-5, and in the Central Division, they are in second place.
So far this year, the Jets have been favored in 44 of their 64 games and have gone 33-8-3 in those matchups. Against other teams in the West, Winnipeg has a record of 24-14. Over their last three games, the Jets have gone 2-1, and over their last five games, they have gone 3-2.
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 19th in the league. The Jets went 19-10 in games where they had more shots than their opponents. However, in games with fewer shots on goal, their record was 21-8.
Heading into this matchup vs. Nashville, goalie Connor Hellebuyck has started 47 games in this season. His current record is 30-14, and his save percentage stands at 0.963%.
Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Jets picking up a 4-3 win.
Winnipeg Jets vs Nashville Predators Betting Tips
- Take the Jets on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Predators (+1.5)
- Our NHL model projects 7 goals, and we suggest taking the under
Winnipeg Jets Injury Report
- Gabriel Vilardi – Upper Body – Questionable
Nashville Predators Injury Report
- Dante Fabbro – Upper Body – Questionable
