Edmonton Oilers vs. Winnipeg Jets Prediction, Preview, and Odds
The Edmonton Oilers face the Winnipeg Jets with both teams hoping to make up ground in the standings. The Oilers have an 8-12-1 record but have won three games in a row to climb out of the bottom of the Pacific Division. The Jets have a 12-7-2 record and with seven wins in their last 10 games, they have the third-best record in the Central Division. Both teams look to improve in the Western Conference and the upcoming game should be a great one.
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Oilers offense has turned season around
The Oilers have turned a corner on their season with the offense leading the way, scoring 3.33 goals per game with 18 goals in the last three games. Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl have scored 17 goals and 39 assists to lead the top line but the rest of the offense has stepped up as well. Zach Hyman, Evander Kane, and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins have combined for 28 goals and 32 assists while defensemen Evan Bouchard and Mattias Ekholm have added eight goals and 22 assists to open up the offense.
The offense has been great but the defense continues to struggle, allowing 3.71 goals per game. Darnell Nurse and Cody Ceci have combined for 2.0 defensive point shares but the rest of the unit has struggled, allowing opponents to find open shots on the net with ease. In addition, goaltender Stuart Skinner has struggled with a .876 save percentage and a 3.31 goals-against average on 345 shots with -10.8 goals saved above average.
Jets have looked great on both ends of the ice
The Jets are having a great season with their offense stepping up and scoring 3.38 goals per game. Kyle Connor and Mark Scheifele have scored 21 goals and 25 assists but the rest of the offense has stepped up as well. Cole Perfetti, Mason Appleton, and Nino Niederreiter have combined for 19 goals and 27 assists while defensemen Josh Morrissey and Neal Pionk have added five goals and 23 assists from the point to help open up the offense.
The offense has been great but the defense has also stepped up, allowing only 2.86 goals per game. Josh Morrissey and Dylan DeMelo have combined for 2.7 defensive point shares and 63 blocked shots while Neal Pionk, Brenden Dillon, and Dylan Samberg have combined for 3.2 defensive point shares to add depth to the unit. In addition, goaltender Connor Hellebuyck has been great with a .908 save percentage and a 2.61 goals-against average on 455 shots with 2.1 goals saved above average.
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The Jets are having a great season but the Oilers have been rolling and look to control this game on both ends of the ice. The Oilers, who average 3.33 goals per game, should create plenty of scoring chances with Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, and the rest of the forward unit controlling the puck in the offensive zone and creating open shots with quick passes. The Oilers should limit the Jets' offense with Darnell Nurse, Cody Ceci, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone and limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Stuart Skinner to make plenty of big saves. The Oilers should win the game with a strong performance on the road.
Take the Oilers money line as road Underdogs.
Prediction: Oilers (-115)
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Both teams have great offenses and the upcoming game should reflect that with both forward units stepping up and finding the back of the net throughout the game. The Jets, who average 3.38 goals per game, should pile on the goals with Kyle Connor, Mason Appleton, and the rest of the forward unit establishing a strong offensive zone presence and creating open shots with quick passes. The Oilers, who have scored 18 goals in their last three games, should run up the score with Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, Zach Hyman, and the rest of the forward unit crashing the net on the rush and creating open shots with effective puck movement while defensemen Evan Bouchard and Mattias Ekholm pick apart the Jets defense from the point. The Over should cover in a high-scoring game controlled by both offenses.
Take the Over on 6.5 goals.
Prediction: Over 6.5
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