Vancouver Canucks vs Winnipeg Jets Prediction 2-17-24 Picks

Winnipeg Jets (32-14-5) vs. Vancouver Canucks (37-12-6)
February 17, 2024 10:00 pm EDT
The Line: Vancouver Canucks -126 / Winnipeg Jets +105; Over/Under: +5.5
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The Winnipeg Jets will play the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday night at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia. Winnipeg has won two games in a row, while Vancouver is on a three game winning streak. Let’s take a look at the betting matchup and the Jets vs Canucks prediction.

Jets Preview

The Winnipeg Jets are 32-14-5 this season after they defeated the Sharks by a score of 1-0 in their last game. Winnipeg scored the only goal in the game in the first period and they were able to hang on for the shutout win. The Jets out shot San Jose by a total of 39-17 and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Winnipeg defeated Pittsburgh by a score of 2-1 in the game prior to San Jose, but they lost the previous five games. The Jets are scoring 2.98 goals per game and they are allowing 2.28 goals against per game, while going 14.8% on the power play and 77.7% on the penalty kill. Mark Scheifele has led Winnipeg with 15 goals, 28 assists, and 105 shots on goal. The projected starting goalie for Winnipeg is Connor Hellebuyck, who is 25-10-3 this season with a 2.13 goals against average and a .926 save percentage.

Canucks Preview

The Vancouver Canucks are 37-12-6 this year after they defeated Detroit by a score of 4-1 in their last game. Vancouver scored the first three goals in the game and they were able to hang on for the easy win. The Canucks were out shot by a total of 28-21 and went 5-5 on the penalty kill in the game. Vancouver defeated Chicago by a score of 4-2 and Washington by a score of 3-2 in the two games prior to Detroit. The Canucks are scoring 3.69 goals per game and they are allowing 2.55 goals against per game, while going 23.6% on the power play and 80.6% on the penalty kill. Elias Pettersson has led Vancouver with 28 goals, 44 assists, and 143 shots on goal. The projected starting goalie for Vancouver is Thatcher Demko, who is 30-9-1 this season with a 2.41 goals against average and a .920 save percentage.

Vancouver Canucks Team Facts

• The Canucks have won seven of their last eight night games against opponents on a winning streak.
• The Canucks have covered the puck line in 12 of their last 13 night games against opponents on a winning streak.
• The Canucks have won the first period in five of their last six games as favorites following a win.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Canucks’ last seven games.

Winnipeg Jets Team Facts

• The Jets have won six of their last seven games as underdogs following a home win.
• The Jets have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last seven games following a home win.
• The Jets have won the third period in eight of their last nine games against the Canucks at Rogers Arena.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in four of the Jets’ last five games against opponents on a winning streak.

Vancouver Canucks Player Prop Facts

• Elias Lindholm has scored a goal in each of his last four home appearances against the Jets.
• Elias Pettersson has recorded at least one point in each of the Canucks’ last 11 Saturday night games against Western Conference opponents.
• Quinn Hughes has recorded at least one assist in eight of the Canucks’ last 10 games as home favorites.
• Filip Hronek ranks 1st in the league for Plus/Minus (+38) this season.

Winnipeg Jets Player Prop Facts

• Nikolaj Ehlers has scored a goal in three of his last four appearances against Western Conference opponents.
• Kyle Connor has recorded an assist in each of the Jets’ last six Saturday games against Pacific Division opponents.
• Vladislav Namestnikov has recorded at least one point in each of his last eight Saturday appearances against Western Conference opponents.
• Brenden Dillon recorded an equal-career-high two assists in his last game against the Canucks.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Vancouver Canucks are one of two teams to rank in the top 10 for both goals scored and goals conceded per game this season.
• The Vancouver Canucks rank 3rd in the league for goals against per game this season (2.55).
• The Winnipeg Jets rank 25th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (77.70%).
• The Winnipeg Jets rank 1st in the league in save percentage this season (.921).

Jets vs Canucks Betting Prediction

Vancouver continues to be one of the best teams in the NHL and they come into this game looking for their fourth straight win. The Canucks are 19-4-2 at home, while Winnipeg is 14-7-3 on the road. The Jets were playing like the best team in the NHL, but they have really lost the ability to score consistently over the last couple of weeks. Winnipeg has scored two goals or fewer in eight straight games and 10 of their last 11. The Jets are one of the best defensive teams in the NHL, but they are wasting that by not scoring goals. The Jets are better than they have played, but I can’t take them against one of the best teams in the NHL until they improve their scoring. Take the Canucks at home.