NHL Odds: Jets-Penguins prediction, pick, how to watch

Winnipeg Jets and Pittsburgh Penguins will play each other on Friday evening. Winnipeg Jets have won six of their last seven games. Pittsburgh has won back-to-back games and are currently 21-13-6. They are one point ahead of the New York Islanders for the final wild-card playoff spot.

Jets and Penguins are playing each other tonight.

The Jets are undefeated in their last four games and have a 27-15 record against the spread. Winnipeg's defense is one of the best in the NHL, and their goalie Connor Hellebuyck is a top-five player. Pittsburgh is the team with the worst record. The Jets have the second-best record for a goaltender in NHL at 21-10 and the third-highest save percentage at a.925%.

The Penguins are playing well lately. They have outshot their opponents in their last two games. Pittsburgh has also improved their performance on the power play. Jets and Penguins will play each other tonight. The Penguins have a chance to cover the spread. They are hanging by a thread in the Eastern Conference playoff picture. Their defense is in disarray. Several players are currently injured. If they don't perform well, they could get into trouble. Winnipeg and Pittsburgh are both playing for the first time in a long time.

The Jets are favored to beat the Penguins. The Penguins are in the playoff contention.

Jets are +1.5 (-178) favorites against the Penguins.