NHL Odds: Senators vs. Jets prediction, odds, pick and more

The Ottawa Senators and Winnipeg Jets are playing each other on Thursday evening. The Jets have a 6-2 record in their last 8 games and are in contention for a Wild Card spot. Ottawa has a 22-36-5 record this season. Winnipeg is coming off a 4-0 win over the Vegas Golden Knights.  The Jets and Senators are three points behind the final playoff spot, currently occupied by the Dallas Stars.

Anton Forsberg has been a bright spot for Ottawa this season. The Senators have a poor offense and a good penalty kill unit. Ottawa will need to keep the Jets in check to cover the spread. The deciding factor will be Ottawa's defense and Forsburg's performance.

The Jets are the better team on paper and should have their way with the Senators. Winnipeg has one of the best offenses but a poor defensive record. The Jets have been through a coaching change and played below expectations. Connor Hellebuyck is playing well and is coming off one his best games of this season.

The Jets are riding a hot wave and Ottawa is down in the dumps. Winnipeg should cruise in this game and keep pace in Wild Card race.

The final Senators-Jets pick is Jets -1.5.