The Detroit Red Wings (33-32-9) and Winnipeg Jets (41-31-3) meet Friday at Canada Life Centre. Puck drop is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Red Wings vs. Jets odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Red Wings won 3-2 as +177 home underdogs vs. the Carolina Hurricanes Thursday. D Jake Walman scored the game-winner with 4 seconds remaining in regulation as Detroit won back-to-back for the 1st time since Feb. 21-23.
The Jets lost 3-0 as -203 favorites at the San Jose Sharks Tuesday. Winnipeg was shut out for the 3rd time in its last 7 games and has lost 14 of its last 21. The Jets are just 2 points ahead of the Calgary Flames for the final Wild Card spot in the Western Conference.
This is the 2nd meeting this season between these teams. Detroit won 7-5 as a +118 home underdog as the Over (6) cashed in the first meeting Jan. 10.
Red Wings at Jets odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub Lines last updated at 11:38 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Red Wings +210 (bet $100 to win $210) | Jets -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
- Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Red Wings +1.5 (-125) | Jets -1.5 (+105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: +112 | U: -140)
Red Wings at Jets projected goalies
Magnus Hellberg (5-7-1, 2.97 GAA, .898 SV%) vs Connor Hellebuyck (32-24-2, 2.60 GAA, .917 SV%, 3 SO)
Hellberg has never faced the Jets. He’s 3-7-1 in 12 road games (10 starts) this season and has allowed 34 goals on 332 shots, good for a 3.09 GAA and .898 SV%.
Hellebuyck is 4-4-1 in 10 career games (9 starts) vs. Detroit with a 3.11 GAA and .902 SV% (258 saves against 286 shots). The 2020 Vezina Trophy winner is 18-10-1 in 29 home starts this season and has allowed 66 goals on 863 shots, good for a 2.32 GAA and .924 SV%.
Red Wings at Jets picks and predictions
Prediction
Jets 3, Red Wings 1
Moneyline
PASS.
Detroit has not won 3 straight games since a 5-game win streak from Feb. 9-Feb. 16, but there is no need to pay the higher price on the Winnipeg (-250) moneyline when the Jets should win by multiple goals. Bet the puck line and/or total instead.
Puck line/Against the spread
BET JETS -1.5 (+105).
Detroit is susceptible to getting blown out and 3 of its last 4 losses have been by multiple goals. Winnipeg has hit rock bottom lately after ruining a good start to the season but should be able to hold on to its final Wild Card spot and secure an easy win by multiple goals over the Red Wings. The Jets have a clear advantage in net and should be able to take advantage of a Detroit team that struggles to string together good performances.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 6.5 (-140).
The Under is 6-0 in Detroit’s last 6 road games and 5-1-1 in its last 7 after a win.
The Under has gone 8-2-1 in Winnipeg’s last 11 after a loss by 3 or more goals and should hit again Friday as Hellebuyck helps Winnipeg stay in a Wild Card spot.
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