Ducks vs Jets Prediction NHL Picks 3/15/24
In this article we will formulate an Anaheim Ducks vs Winnipeg Jets betting prediction for this NHL game on Friday, March 15th at the Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:
- The Ducks recent form and recent player performance
- The Jets recent form and recent play performance
- Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Anaheim
- Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Winnipeg
- Recent betting trends in games played between Anaheim and Winnipeg
- A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between Anaheim and Winnipeg
Ducks Preview
The Anaheim Ducks are 23-40-3 this season after they lost to Minnesota by a score of 2-0 in their last game. Anaheim allowed one goal in the first and one in the second in the shutout loss. The Ducks were out shot by a total of 31-16 and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Anaheim has lost four games in a row and they have been out scored 21-5 in those four losses. The Ducks are scoring 2.58 goals per game and they are allowing 3.62 goals against per game, while going 19% on the power play and 74.2% on the penalty kill. Frank Vatrano has led Anaheim with 29 goals, 21 assists, and 205 shots on goal. The projected starting goalie for Anaheim is John Gibson, who is 13-22-2 this season with a 3.31 goals against average and a .893 save percentage.
Jets Preview
The Winnipeg Jets are 41-19-5 this year after they lost to Nashville by a score of 4-2 in their last game. Winnipeg allowed the first four goals in the game, but they were able to score twice in the third period to ruin the shutout. The Jets were out shot by a total of 38-29 and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Winnipeg defeated Washington by a score of 3-0 in the game prior to Nashville, but lost to Vancouver before that. The Jets are scoring 3.05 goals per game and they are allowing 2.40 goals against per game, while going 18.1% on the power play and 77.3% on the penalty kill. Mark Scheifele has led Winnipeg with 19 goals, 38 assists, and 124 shots on goal. The projected starting goalie for Winnipeg is Laurent Brossoit, who is 11-4-2 this season with a 2.11 goals against average and a .924 save percentage.
Winnipeg Jets Player Prop Facts
- Kyle Connor has scored at least one goal in five of the Jets' last six home games.
- Mark Scheifele has recorded at least one point in each of his last six appearances with the Jets as favorites.
- Mark Scheifele has recorded at least one assist in each of his last four home appearances after playing less than 20 minutes in the Jets' last game.
- Dylan DeMelo ranks 1st in the Central Division for Plus/Minus (+30) this season.
Anaheim Ducks Player Prop Facts
- Alex Killorn has scored a goal in three of his last four appearances at Canada Life Centre.
- Cam Fowler has recorded at least one assist in each of the Ducks' last three night games at Canada Life Centre.
- Alex Killorn has recorded a point in seven of his last eight appearances against the Jets.
- Brett Leason has the equal-most Shorthanded Goals for the Ducks this season (2).
Matchup/League Facts
- The Winnipeg Jets rank 2nd in the league for goals against per game this season (2.40).
- The Winnipeg Jets rank 1st in the league in save percentage this season (.918).
- The Anaheim Ducks rank 31st in the league for goals against per game this season (3.59).
- The Anaheim Ducks rank 30th in the league for goals per game this season (2.55).
Ducks vs Jets Betting Prediction
Winnipeg comes into this game after alternating wins and losses over their last few games, but they are 22-9-2 at home this season. The Jets are one of the best defensive teams in the NHL, but their scoring has been super inconsistent recently. Anaheim is not having a good season and while they aren’t terrible on the road, they will be on a back to back here. The Ducks are also allowing 3.62 goals against per game, which is one of the worst marks in the NHL. Take the Jets to win by at least two goals at home.
