In this article we will formulate a Winnipeg Jets vs San Jose Sharks prediction for this NHL game on Friday, October 18th at the Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup. 

Winnipeg Jets Betting Preview

The Winnipeg Jets are 3-0-0 this year after they defeated Minnesota in overtime by a score of 2-1 in their last game. Winnipeg trailed 1-0 in the first period, but they tied the game with two seconds left in the first, before holding Minnesota off of the scoreboard and picking up the overtime win. The Jets out shot Minnesota by a total of 35-27, won 52.5% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. Winnipeg got goals from Connor and Scheifele, while Hellebuyck stopped 26 out of 27 shots in the win. 

Winnipeg has also defeated Edmonton and Chicago to start this season on a three game winning streak. The Jets have scored 3.33 goals per game and they have allowed 0.67 goals against per game, while also going 42.9% on the power play and 100% on the penalty kill this season. Mark Scheifele has led Winnipeg with four goals, two assists, and 11 shots on goal, while Connor Hellebuyck is 3-0-0 with a 0.66 goals against average and a .976 save percentage this year. 

San Jose Sharks Betting Preview

The San Jose Sharks are 0-2-2 this season after they lost to Chicago by a score of 4-2 on Thursday night. San Jose trailed 3-0 in the second period, but they did close the deficit to 4-2 early in the third, but couldn’t get any closer. The Sharks were out shot by a total of 27-22, won 55.9% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. San Jose got goals from Toffoli and Zetterlund, while Vanecek stopped 23 out of 27 shots in the loss. 

San Jose opened the season with three straight losses against Dallas, Anaheim, and St. Louis. The Sharks have scored 2.00 goals per game and they have allowed 3.00 goals against per game, while also going 12.5% on the power play and 100% on the penalty kill this season, prior to their game on Thursday night. Going into Thursday night, Tyler Toffoli led San Jose with two goals, one assist, and nine shots on goal, while Mackenzie Blackwood is 0-0-2 with a 4.94 goals against average and a .910 save percentage this year. 

Why the Jets will beat the Sharks

• The Sharks have lost 20 of their last 21 night games against Central Division opponents.
• The Jets have won each of their last 10 games at Canada Life Centre following an overtime win.
• The home team has covered the puck line in four of the last five games between the Sharks and Jets.
• The Sharks have failed to cover the puck line in six of their last seven road games following a road loss.
• The Jets have won the third period in each of their last six games against opponents on a losing streak.

Total Goals Facts

• Seven of the last eight games between the Sharks and Jets have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Each of the Sharks’ last four games on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Seven of the last eight Friday night games between teams from the same conference have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Jets’ last five games against Pacific Division opponents.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Sharks’ last six road games against opponents on a winning streak.

Winnipeg Jets Player Prop Facts

• Mark Scheifele has scored at least one goal in four of the Jets’ last five home games.
• Mark Scheifele has recorded at least one point in each of his last 11 appearances in night games.
• Josh Morrissey has recorded at least one assist in each of the Jets’ last six games as home favorites.

San Jose Sharks Player Prop Facts

• Mikael Granlund has recorded at least one assist in 11 of the Sharks’ last 13 games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
• Tyler Toffoli has scored a goal in each of his last four appearances against Central Division opponents.
• Mikael Granlund has recorded at least one point in 13 of the Sharks’ last 14 games against Central Division opponents.
• Fabian Zetterlund has scored the last goal in four of the Sharks’ last five road games.

Winnipeg Jets vs San Jose Sharks Prediction 

Winnipeg rolls into this matchup with a perfect 3-0-0 record to start the season and they have allowed a total of two goals in their first three games. The Jets should continue their strong defensive play against this San Jose attack, especially with the Sharks on a back to back. San Jose has been competitive to start this season, but I think this is a brutal spot for them. Take the Jets -1.5 here.