Jets vs Penguins Picks, Predictions, and Odds Tonight

Jets vs Penguins is the first game of the three-game NHL schedule on Friday, January 13. Pittsburgh Penguins host Winnipeg Jets. Both teams are trying to keep their current playoff spots.

Jets and Penguins have been involved in many high-scoring games recently. Connor Hellebuyck won't play for Winnipeg, so backup goalie David Rittich will play in goal. Pittsburgh's Casey DeSmith will start in net for the injured Tristan Jarry. Pittsburgh ranks fifth in the league in xGF/60 at 5-on-5. Winnipeg ranks in top half of the table in expected goals for per 60 minutes. Penguins rank in bottom half. Jets and Pens have scored six or more goals in each of their last four games.

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Jets vs Penguins is tonight's game.

The Jets and Penguins are playing each other tonight. The moneyline is -182. Both teams are due for positive regression. Winnipeg has a winning record when Rittich starts. Pittsburgh should still win the game.

Kris Letang and Jeff Petry are both expected to miss this game for Pittsburgh. The Penguins have a thin blue line and backup goalie Rittich will have his hands full. Hellebuyck often stands on his head guarding twine for the Jets.

There have been six or more goals scored in six of the Penguins’ last eight games.