In this article we will formulate a Winnipeg Jets vs Detroit Red Wings prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, January 4th 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 27-11-2 this year after they lost to Anaheim in overtime by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Winnipeg led 2-0 and 3-2, but they allowed a late goal in the third period and ended up losing in overtime. The Jets out shot Anaheim by a total of 30-24, won 64% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Winnipeg got goals from Iafallo, Lowry, and Scheifele, while Hellebuyck stopped 20 out of 24 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Jets lost to the Avalanche by a score of 5-2, but did beat the Predators by a score of 3-0 before that. Winnipeg has won four of their last six games and they are currently first in the Central standings with 56 points. Winnipeg has scored 3.63 goals per game and they have allowed 2.50 goals against per game, while also going 32% on the power play and 78.8% on the penalty kill this season. Kyle Connor has led Winnipeg with 22 goals, 30 assists, and 134 shots on goal, while Mark Scheifele has added 23 goals, 22 assists, and 91 shots on goal. Connor Hellebuyck is 24-5-2 with a 2.06 goals against average and a .927 save percentage this season.
Detroit Red Wings Betting Preview
The Detroit Red Wings are 16-18-4 this season after they defeated Columbus by a score of 5-4 in their last game. Detroit led 3-1 in the first period, but they needed a goal with about 30 seconds left in regulation for the win. The Red Wings out shot Columbus by a total of 26-25, won 49% of the face-offs, and went 2-3 on the power play in the game. Detroit got goals from Berggren, DeBrincat, Kane, Larkin, and Gustafsson, while Talbot stopped 21 out of 25 shots in the game.
Prior to that win, the Red Wings defeated the Penguins by a score of 4-2 and the Capitals by a score of 4-2. Detroit has won three games in a row and they are currently second to last in the Atlantic standings with 36 points. Detroit has scored 2.68 goals per game and they have allowed 3.26 goals against per game, while also going 25.2% on the power play and 69.2% on the penalty kill this season. Lucas Raymond has led Detroit with 15 goals, 23 assists, and 76 shots on goal, while Dylan Larkin has added 14 goals, 17 assists, and 102 shots on goal. Alex Lyon is 7-5-0 with a 2.83 goals against average and an .899 save percentage this year.
Why the Jets will beat the Red Wings
- The Jets have won each of their last six games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Red Wings have lost five of their last six games at Canada Life Centre.
- The Jets have covered the puck line in each of their last five home games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Red Wings have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five games at Canada Life Centre.
- The Red Wings have lost the first period in seven of their last eight games at Canada Life Centre.
Why the Red Wings will beat the Jets
- The Red Wings have won three of their last four games as underdogs.
- The Jets have lost three of their last four games as home favorites against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Red Wings have covered the puck line in 13 of their last 15 games as underdogs.
- The Jets have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last three games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Red Wings have won the third period in six of their last eight games as underdogs against opponents on a losing streak.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Red Wings’ last four games have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Four of the last five games between the Red Wings and Jets have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Jets’ last 13 games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Red Wings’ last 11 games as underdogs against opponents on a losing streak.
Winnipeg Jets Player Prop Facts
- Kyle Connor has scored at least one goal in each of the Jets’ last six games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Kyle Connor has recorded at least one point in each of the Jets’ last 10 games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Josh Morrissey has recorded at least one assist in each of the Jets’ last eight home games against Atlantic Division opponents.
Detroit Red Wings Player Prop Facts
- Moritz Seider has recorded at least one assist in each of the Red Wings’ last five games against the Jets.
- Dylan Larkin has scored a goal in four of the Red Wings’ last five games as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
- Dylan Larkin has recorded at least one point in each of the Red Wings’ last six games against the Jets.
Winnipeg Jets vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction
Detroit comes into this game looking for their fourth win in a row and they are playing their best hockey of the season. The Red Wings are 7-8-2 on the road this year and the coaching change has made a huge difference so far. Winnipeg is coming off of a tough loss to Anaheim at home, but they are 14-3-2 on home ice this year. The Jets have the best defense in the NHL right now, as they are allowing just 2.50 goals against per game, but they will be facing a Detroit team that has scored 13 goals in their last three games. I do think we are going to see some goals in this game, as the Detroit defense is very leaky, so I like the over here.