Boston Bruins vs. Winnipeg Jets Prediction, Preview, and Odds

The Boston Bruins face the Winnipeg Jets with both teams looking to build off great seasons. The Bruins have a 50-11-5 record which is the best record in the NHL but hopes to rebound from back-to-back losses. The Jets have a 38-27-3 record and are in wild card position but hope to improve from a recent stretch where they have only won three of their last 10 games. Both teams look to remain near the top of their conferences and the upcoming game should be a great one as a result.

Bruins have looked great on both ends of the ice

The Bruins are having a great season with their offense stepping up and scoring 3.73 goals per game. David Pastrnak, Brad Marchand, and David Krejci have scored 79 goals and 118 assists to lead the top two lines but the rest of the offense has been great as well. Patrice Bergeron, Pavel Zacha, and Jake DeBrusk have combined for 61 goals and 73 assists while defensemen Hampus Lindholm and Charlie McAvoy have added 14 goals and 73 assists from the point to put the offense over the top.

The offense has been great but the defense has also carried the Bruins, allowing only 2.20 goals per game. Hampus Lindholm and Matt Grzelcyk have combined for 10.3 defensive point shares and 148 blocked shots while Charlie McAvoy, Brandon Carlo, and Connor Clifton have combined for 11.9 defensive point shares to add depth to the unit. Additionally, goaltender Linus Ullmark has been great with a .935 save percentage and a 1.97 goals-against average on 1221 shots with 37.2 goals saved above average.

Jets have been carried by their defense

The Jets are having a great season with their offense stepping up and scoring 3.10 goals per game. Kyle Connor, Mark Scheifele, and Pierre-Luc Dubois have combined for 89 goals and 99 assists to lead the top two lines but the rest of the offense has also been great. Blake Wheeler, Adam Lowry, and Nikolaj Ehlers have combined for 30 goals and 76 assists while defenseman Josh Morrissey has added 15 goals and 52 assists from the point to open up the offense.

The offense has been great but the defense has carried the Jets, allowing only 2.84 goals per game. Josh Morrissey and Nate Schmidt have combined for 7.6 defensive point shares and 174 blocked shots while Neal Pionk, Dylan DeMelo, and Brenden Dillon have combined for 9.7 defensive point shares to add depth to the unit. In addition, goaltender Connor Hellebuyck has been great with a .919 save percentage and a 2.64 goals-against average on 1621 shots with 22.3 goals saved above average.

Best Bets for this Game

Full-Game Side Bet

Insiders Status:

Rating:

This is going to be a great game between two of the best teams in the league. The Jets look to step up at home but the Bruins look to rebound from back-to-back losses and control this game. The Bruins, who average 3.73 goals per game, should create plenty of scoring chances with David Pastrnak, Brad Marchand, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone and creating open shots with great puck movement. The Bruins look to rebound after allowing six goals in the last game and limit the Jets' offense with Hampus Lindholm, Charlie McAvoy, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone and limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Linus Ullmark to make plenty of big saves. The Bruins should win the game with a strong performance on their home ice.

Take the Bruins money line as road Favorites.

Prediction: Bruins (-165)

Full-Game Total Pick

Insiders Status:

Rating:

Both teams have great defenses and the upcoming game should reflect that with both defensive units stepping up and controlling this game from the first period. The Jets, who allow only 2.84 goals per game, should limit the Bruins' offense with Josh Morrissey, Neal Pionk, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone and limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Connor Hellebuyck to make plenty of big saves. The Bruins, who allow only 2.20 goals per game, should eliminate and potentially shut out the Jets with Hampus Lindholm, Charlie McAvoy, Connor Clifton, and the rest of the defensive unit forcing turnovers in the neutral zone and defensive zone while goaltender Linus Ullmark blanks the shots on the net. The Under should cover in a low-scoring game controlled by both defenses.

Take the Under on 6 goals.

Prediction: Under 6

Mike Fink is a sports writer and a passionate football fan. After graduating from college, Fink picked up the passion he had since being a young child in following and covering all things sports and we are very excited to have him as a part of the StatSalt team. In recent weeks, Mike started a podcast which you can find on Spotify, called "The Mike and Grover Show" and it discusses all things football. He covers all forms of sports betting and also bets on all of the plays he gives out. Mike would advise hockey betting since the odds give you great payouts "Hockey is built to bet the Money Line Underdogs. Be sure and follow him on a daily basis.