Predators vs Jets Prediction
The Nashville Predators and Winnipeg Jets face off on Thursday in an NHL showdown at the MTS Centre.
Predators Coming Off Another Loss
The Predators sit with a 5-7 record overall, and they are coming off another loss in the last game. The Predators scored only two goals against the Calgary Flames and that led to the two goal loss. Kiefer Sherwood finished with a goal and three shots on goal. The Predators on the season are averaging 2.83 goals, while their defense is giving up 3.0 goals per game. The offense is ranked 21st while the defense is ranked 14th. Juuse Saros is expected to start in goal, and he sits with a 4-6 record and he is giving up 2.73 goals per game.
Predators Betting Trends
- The Predators have won five of their last six games as underdogs against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Predators have covered the puck line in each of their last four games as underdogs against opponents on a winning streak.
- The 'Over 1.5 Goals Period 1' market has hit in each of the Predators' last six games.
- The Predators have won the first period in each of their last five night games against the Jets following a road loss.
Jets Try to Build on Offense From Last Game
The Jets sit with a 6-4-2 record overall, and they are coming off another victory in the last game. The Jets scored five goals against the St. Louis Blues and that led to the three goal victory. Alex Iafailo finished with four assists. The Jets are averaging 3.42 goals, while their defense is giving up 3.33 goals per game. The defense is ranked 20th and they need the defense to be more consistent. Connor Hellebuyck is expected to start in goal for the Jets, and he is giving up 2.98 goals per game.
Jets Betting Trends
- The Jets have won eight of their last nine games at Canada Life Centre following a road win.
- The Jets have covered the puck line in six of their last seven home games against the Predators.
- The 'Over 1.5 Goals Period 3' market has hit in each of the Jets' last eight games at Canada Life Centre.
- The Jets have won the second period in each of their last four games against Central Division opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Winnipeg Jets ranks 29th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (70.00%).
- The Winnipeg Jets ranks T1st in the league in short handed goals allowed this season (1).
- The Nashville Predators ranks 30th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (69.23%).
- The Nashville Predators ranks T1st in the league in short handed goals allowed this season (0).
Shane’s Free Pick
The Jets are going to have little issues in this game. The Jets scored five goals in the last game and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Connor Hellebuyck is going to have another good game in goal, and he’s going to pick up another win. This is going to be an easy victory for the Jets. Back the Jets -1.5 to cash here.
