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Game time: January 16, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET

Venue: Canada Life Centre — Winnipeg, MB

Article updated Jan 16, 6:21 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The New York Islanders will be playing against the Winnipeg Jets in an upcoming hockey game. The Islanders have had a recent loss to the Nashville Predators and have lost

Game outlook

The New York Islanders will be playing against the Winnipeg Jets in an upcoming hockey game. The Islanders have had a recent loss to the Nashville Predators and have lost three out of their last four games. The Winnipeg Jets, on the other hand, had their winning streak snapped by the Philadelphia Flyers. Several players from both teams will be unavailable for the game. Winnipeg is currently favored to win the game based on betting odds.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Islanders +145 | Jets -172

Spread: Islanders +1.5 (-170) | Jets -1.5 (+142)

Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Winnipeg will win straight-up is 63%.

New York Islanders

New York's performance in the NHL can be summarized as follows: In terms of offense, the team is currently ranked 21st, averaging 3.02 goals per game. Additionally, their shooting proficiency places them at 22nd with an average of 29.5 shots per game. However, their success in face-offs is notable, as they rank 12th with a 50.8% winning rate. Moreover, their power play is considered impressive, ranking 9th in the league with a 24.6% scoring rate during man advantage situations. Regarding individual performance, forward Brock Nelson leads the team in goal scoring with 19 goals, followed closely by Bo Horvat with 17 goals. In terms of assists, defenseman Noah Dobson takes the lead with 37 assists, while Mathew Barzal follows with 33 assists. Barzal also leads in points, accumulating a total of 45, while Dobson is close behind with 43 points. Moving on to defense, New York's goals against average is 3.29, ranking them 21st in the league. Furthermore, their defense allows an average of 34.9 shots per game, which is the second highest in the NHL. The penalty kill unit is currently ranked 29th, as opponents manage to score 72.8% of the time the Islanders are short-handed. In terms of goaltending, Ilya Sorokin holds a record of 13-9-8, with a 3.16 goals against average and a .909 save percentage. Semyon Varlamov, currently on the injured reserve, may become available on Tuesday to contribute to the team's performance. Varlamov has a record of 6-4-2, with a 2.78 goals against average and a .918 save percentage. Overall, New York has a power ranking of 17 and holds a 19-14-10 record for the season. Their offense is ranked 21st, defense is ranked 23rd, and they have a balanced performance in terms of wins, losses, and ties.

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Winnipeg Jets Analysis

The Winnipeg Jets have been performing well in terms of offense, defense, and overall record. They have an average of 3.31 goals per game, ranking them 10th in the NHL for offense. In terms of shots per game, they have an average of 31, which ranks them 15th. However, their success in faceoffs is lacking as they have a 46.8% win rate, placing them 27th. Their power play also needs improvement, as they score 17.1% of the time they have the man advantage, ranking them 23rd. Kyle Connor, their top goal scorer with 17 goals, is currently injured, and Nikolaj Ehlers follows with 15 goals. Mark Scheifele, who is currently day to day, leads in assists with 27, and Josh Morrissey is close behind with 25 assists. Scheifele also leads in points with 41, while Ehlers has 33 points. On the defensive side, the Jets have been exceptional, with a goals against average of 2.29, ranking them as the best in the NHL. They also hold opponents to an average of 28.8 shots per game, ranking them sixth. However, their penalty kill unit needs improvement, as they hold opponents scoreless only 75.8% of the time they are shorthanded, placing them 26th. Connor Hellebuyck, the Jets' goaltender, has been a strong performer with a 4-4 record, a 2.19 goals against average, a .924 save percentage, and two shutouts. He ranks second in the NHL for goals against average, third in save percentage, and third in wins. In terms of their overall performance, the Winnipeg Jets currently have a power ranking of 5 and a record of 4-4. Their recent matchups against the New York team have resulted in three losses for New York. Finally, it is worth noting that online sportsbooks promos can provide value for customers looking to maximize their investments. Gabriel Vilardi is a Winnipeg Jet ! ! ! Which Jet is going to score first tonight? Reply below and you could win a pair of tickets thanks to @MichelobULTRACA ! 18+ | Rules & Regulations ▶️ https://t.co/5RAD7R1nx0 pic.twitter.com/Usil3e8eAT

Winnipeg Jets' Goaltender Connor Hellebuyck Gives Team Advantage Heading into Game Against New York Islanders

Despite the potential absence of key players Kyle Connor and Mark Scheifele, the Winnipeg Jets possess the necessary assets to excel in this upcoming game against New York. Notably, the Jets' exceptional goaltender, Connor Hellebuyck, has consistently proven himself as a pivotal figure on the team. Hellebuyck boasts an impressive 2.19 goals against average in the NHL, securing him the second position in this category. Additionally, he stands at an impressive third place for save percentage and wins. It is no coincidence that Winnipeg has emerged victorious in five out of the last six games with Hellebuyck guarding the net. Worth acknowledging is the Jets' overall performance, with eight wins in the last nine games and a remarkable 6-1 record on home ice. On the contrary, the New York Islanders enter the game fatigued from a back-to-back match on the road, during which they have struggled with a 2-5 record in their previous seven games and a disappointing 1-4 record in their last five road games. Therefore, it is evident that Winnipeg holds a considerable advantage heading into this encounter.

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Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · New York Islanders+145 → +163Moved
  • Moneyline · Winnipeg Jets-170 → -190Moved
  • Spread · New York Islanders+1.5 (-170) → +1.5 (-156)Moved
  • Spread · Winnipeg Jets-1.5 (+145) → -1.5 (+134)Moved
  • Total · Over5.5 (-110) → 5.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under5.5 (-110) → 5.5 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

New York Islanders
5-4 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 6-3-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Winnipeg Jets
4-4 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 1-7-2 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-01-16T11:21:54.354Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

New York's performance in the NHL can be summarized as follows: In terms of offense, the team is currently ranked 21st, averaging 3.02 goals per game. Additionally, their shooting proficiency places them at 22nd with an average of 29.5 shots per game. However, their success in face-offs is notable, as they rank 12th with a 50.8% winning rate. Moreover, their power play is considered impressive, ranking 9th in the league with a 24.6% scoring rate during man advantage situations. Regarding individual performance, forward Brock Nelson leads the team in goal scoring with 19 goals, followed closely by Bo Horvat with 17 goals. In terms of assists, defenseman Noah Dobson takes the lead with 37 assists, while Mathew Barzal follows with 33 assists. Barzal also leads in points, accumulating a total of 45, while Dobson is close behind with 43 points. Moving on to defense, New York's goals against average is 3.29, ranking them 21st in the league. Furthermore, their defense allows an average of 34.9 shots per game, which is the second highest in the NHL. The penalty kill unit is currently ranked 29th, as opponents manage to score 72.8% of the time the Islanders are short-handed. In terms of goaltending, Ilya Sorokin holds a record of 13-9-8, with a 3.16 goals against average and a .909 save percentage. Semyon Varlamov, currently on the injured reserve, may become available on Tuesday to contribute to the team's performance. Varlamov has a record of 6-4-2, with a 2.78 goals against average and a .918 save percentage. Overall, New York has a power ranking of 17 and holds a 19-14-10 record for the season. Their offense is ranked 21st, defense is ranked 23rd, and they have a balanced performance in terms of wins, losses, and ties.

The Winnipeg Jets have been performing well in terms of offense, defense, and overall record. They have an average of 3.31 goals per game, ranking them 10th in the NHL for offense. In terms of shots per game, they have an average of 31, which ranks them 15th. However, their success in faceoffs is lacking as they have a 46.8% win rate, placing them 27th. Their power play also needs improvement, as they score 17.1% of the time they have the man advantage, ranking them 23rd. Kyle Connor, their top goal scorer with 17 goals, is currently injured, and Nikolaj Ehlers follows with 15 goals. Mark Scheifele, who is currently day to day, leads in assists with 27, and Josh Morrissey is close behind with 25 assists. Scheifele also leads in points with 41, while Ehlers has 33 points. On the defensive side, the Jets have been exceptional, with a goals against average of 2.29, ranking them as the best in the NHL. They also hold opponents to an average of 28.8 shots per game, ranking them sixth. However, their penalty kill unit needs improvement, as they hold opponents scoreless only 75.8% of the time they are shorthanded, placing them 26th. Connor Hellebuyck, the Jets' goaltender, has been a strong performer with a 4-4 record, a 2.19 goals against average, a .924 save percentage, and two shutouts. He ranks second in the NHL for goals against average, third in save percentage, and third in wins. In terms of their overall performance, the Winnipeg Jets currently have a power ranking of 5 and a record of 4-4. Their recent matchups against the New York team have resulted in three losses for New York. Finally, it is worth noting that online sportsbooks promos can provide value for customers looking to maximize their investments. Gabriel Vilardi is a Winnipeg Jet ! ! ! Which Jet is going to score first tonight? Reply below and you could win a pair of tickets thanks to @MichelobULTRACA ! 18+ | Rules & Regulations ▶️ https://t.co/5RAD7R1nx0 pic.twitter.com/Usil3e8eAT

Recent head-to-head

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Final result

Matchup pick recap

Winnipeg Jets defeated New York Islanders 4-2

Winnipeg Jets defeated New York Islanders 4-2 on January 16, 2024, a 2-goal decision in the series. Winnipeg Jets' strongest period was the 2nd period, when it outscored its opponent 2-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded New York Islanders +1.5 (-156) spread, Winnipeg Jets covered, while the 6 combined goals finished over the recorded total of 5.5.

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Tipster picks

  • 1188460207Total · Over 6 (-110)Push
  • JtgarciaTotal · Over 6 (-110)Push
  • CoolioTotal · Over 6 (-110)Push
  • BooksworstnightmareMoneyline · Winnipeg Jets -174Win
  • Altuve27Total · Over 6 (-110)Push
  • MalakhovTotal · Under 6 (-110)Push