Winnipeg Jets vs New Jersey Devils Preview
Looking to win big? The Devils and Jets face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Jets are hosting the game at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, MB.
This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 6.5 goals, and the Jets are favored to win at home vs. the Devils. Check out BetCoco for Winnipeg Jets – New Jersey Devils odds
Winnipeg Jets vs New Jersey Devils 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 Devils at 2. These figures have led to Winnipeg posting a record of 2-1.
- Through their last three road games, New Jersey has an puck line record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 1-2 while averaging 2 goals per game.
- The Jets are 2-1 puck line in their last three home games and 2-1 straight-up.
- Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Jets have a straight up record of 2-8. But, their mark vs the puck line was just 3-7.
- Across their last five matchups as the betting favorite, the Devils have an overall record of 3-2 while going 2-3 against the spread.
Winnipeg Jets vs New Jersey Devils Prediction
The Devils are entering their showdown with the Jets with an overall record of 7-5-1. When they have hit the road, they have a 4-2-0 record this season, and they are 3-3-1 at home.
On offense, the Devils are averaging 3.7 goals per game which is 11th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 25th in the league. So far this year, the Devils are 5-2 in games they have had more shots on goal than their opponent. They are 2-2 in games with fewer shots on goal.
Entering the game, goalie Vitek Vanecek has started nine games this season. His current record stands at 6-3, and his save percentage is 88.7%.
As they prepare to face New Jersey, the Jets currently possess a 7-5-2 record. When they are favored, their record stands at 6-2-1, while as underdogs, it is 1-3-1. When they have hit the road, they have a 4-2-1 record this season, and they are 3-3-1 at home.
On offense, the Jets are averaging 3.5 goals per game which is 9th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 9th in the league. Looking at how the Jets’ offense is performing during power plays, they are 20th in power play goals and 9th in shorthanded goals.
Goalie Connor Hellebuyck gets the start and has made 11 starts this season. His record at this point is 6-4, and his save percentage is 89.2%.
With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Jets to secure a 4-3 victory.
Winnipeg Jets vs New Jersey Devils Betting Tips
- Take the Jets on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Devils (+1.5)
- Our NHL model projects 7 goals, and we suggest taking the under
Winnipeg Jets Injury Report
- Gabriel Vilardi – Knee – Out
- Ville Heinola – Ankle – Out
New Jersey Devils Injury Report
- Colin Miller – Lower Body – Out
- Nico Hischier – Upper Body – Out
- Jack Hughes – Upper Body – Out
- Nolan Foote – Upper Body – Out
- Nico Daws – Hip – Out
- Brian Halonen – Lower Body – Out
