Winnipeg Jets vs Toronto Maple Leafs Prediction, 1/24/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Winnipeg Jets vs Toronto Maple Leafs

Date: Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Location: Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON

TV: Sportsnet

The Winnipeg Jets (30-11-4) are headed to Scotiabank Arena on Wednesday where they will try to defeat the Toronto Maple Leafs (23-14-8).

The Winnipeg Jets will look to clean up some issues after taking a 4-1 loss against the Bruins in their last outing. Winnipeg had 6 penalty mins in this outing. The Jets left a lot to be desired in terms of their offense in this loss. Furthermore, they had 3 power play attempts but weren't able to convert one of them into a goal. While out there on the ice, they converted 1 of the 21 shots they launched.

While playing at even strength, the Jets have given up 74 goals while having 123 of their own. Winnipeg Jets opponents have tallied 129 power play opportunities (27th in the league) and have racked up 29 goals in those attempts. In regard to their scoring capabilities, the Winnipeg Jets have notched 146 goals (13th in hockey) on the season and have surrendered 103. Winnipeg has taken 1,394 shots and holds a shot percentage of 10.5%. For the season, they sit with 64 points and their points percentage is sitting at .711. The Jets have seen 1,303 shots attempted against them and hold a save percentage of .921. Winnipeg comes into the game with 141 power play opportunities and they have scored 23 goals out of those attempts, giving them a percentage of 16.31%.

The man in goal for this game is Connor Hellebuyck. The opposition has scored 1,213 goals against Hellebuyck in his NHL career and his goals against average per game is 2.62. Hellebuyck has been in goal for 479 matchups over the course of his professional hockey career. His save percentage currently is .917 in his 27,735 minutes played. He has amassed a record of 261-162-40 and he has gotten the start in 470 games. Over the course of his pro career, Hellebuyck has recorded 274 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .583. Hellebuyck has had 14,592 shot attempts taken against him and has gathered 13,379 total saves.

When they took the ice last, Toronto played the Kraken in a game where the Maple Leafs took home the win by a final score of 3-1. They had 2 attempts on the power play in this game but weren't able to notch a goal. The Maple Leafs tallied 3 goals out of the 26 shots on goal they tried.

Toronto has tried 1,495 shots (5th in the NHL) and has earned a shot percentage of 10.50%, while allowing the other team 1,375 shots. They have a penalty kill percentage of 76.38% on their opponents 127 tries on the power play, and their save percentage sits at 89.3%. They have a total of 130 chances on the power play and they have accumulated a power play percentage of 24.62%. The Maple Leafs have tallied 125 goals at even strength and 32 goals (13th in the NHL) while on the power play. They have permitted 147 goals to be scored by way of 117 goals at even strength and 30 goals while they had less men on the ice. So far this year, the Toronto Maple Leafs have tallied 157 goals, 54 points, as well as a points percentage of .600.

Across the rink you are likely to see Martin Jones in net. The opposition is averaging 2.71 goals per contest and he has allowed 1,184 goals altogether. Jones' quality start percentage sits at 51.8% and he has qualified for 230 quality starting assignments in his NHL career. He was named a starter in 444 contests and has played for a total of 26,250 mins. Jones is the owner of a lifetime record of 234-169-36 and has played in 461 games. He has accounted for 11,344 saves out of 12,528 shots taken, which gives him a save percentage of .905.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Guy's Pick: Take Toronto

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