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Winnipeg Jets Set to Dominate Pittsburgh Penguins in PPG Paints Arena Showdown - Betting Line Favors Jets

The Winnipeg Jets, with a record of 16-3-0, will face off against the Pittsburgh Penguins, who have a record of 7-10-4, at PPG Paints Arena. The Jets previously defeated the Penguins in their one matchup this season. Winnipeg is the favored team with a betting line opening at -163 and currently sitting at -156. The game is scheduled to start at 7 PM EST. Stay tuned for the Winnipeg Jets vs Pittsburgh Penguins prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Jets -156 | Penguins +136
• Spread: Jets -1.5 (+157) | Penguins +1.5 (-180)
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Winnipeg will win straight-up is 61%.

Winnipeg vs Pittsburgh Stats

Winnipeg Jets

Winnipeg Jets were the -120 favorite in their last game against the Florida Panthers, which they won 6-3. Mark Scheifele recorded a hat trick, Morgan Barron scored twice, Kyle Connor had a goal and an assist, and both Josh Morrissey and Nikolaj Ehlers had two assists. Goalie Connor Hellebuyck stopped 20 of 23 shots faced. The Jets have had a strong offense this season, scoring four or more goals in six of their last 10 games and ranking second in goals per game and ninth in shots per game. Kyle Connor and Mark Scheifele lead the team with 24 points each. On the defensive side, they rank fifth in goals against per game and 19th in shots against per game. Hellebuyck has a record of 13-2-0 with a 2.20 GAA and .923 SV%, while Eric Comrie has a record of 3-1-0 with a 2.77 GAA and .909 SV%. With a power ranking of 1 and a 16-3 record, Winnipeg is ranked 2 in offense and 3 in defense this season.

Pittsburgh Penguins Analysis

In their most recent game, the Pittsburgh Penguins were underdogs and lost 3-2 in overtime against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Rickard Rakell and Jesse Puljujarvi scored goals, while Tristan Jarry made 32 saves. The Penguins have struggled offensively, scoring three or fewer goals in eight of their last 10 games. Sidney Crosby leads the team with 20 points, while Evgeni Malkin has 19 points. Defensively, Pittsburgh ranks last in goals against per game and 30th in shots against per game. Goaltenders Alex Nedeljkovic and Tristan Jarry have struggled, with Jarry posting a 1-2-1 record and a 4.72 GAA. Overall, the Penguins have a power ranking of 26 and are ranked 21st in offense and 32nd in defense, with a record of 7-10-4. In their last three matchups against Winnipeg, Pittsburgh has gone 1-2-0.

Winnipeg Jets Dominating Offensively, Favorable Bet Against Struggling Pittsburgh Penguins

The Winnipeg Jets have demonstrated an outstanding performance in their offensive capability this season, having scored four or more goals in six out of their last ten games. Currently, the Jets rank second in the league in terms of goals scored per game and ninth in shots taken per game. Furthermore, their goaltending has been exceptional, as evidenced by their fifth-place ranking in goals allowed per game.

In contrast, the Pittsburgh Penguins have struggled offensively, scoring three or fewer goals in eight of their last ten games and ranking 23rd in goals per game. Additionally, the Penguins have faced challenges in both their defense and goaltending, ranking last in goals allowed per game and 30th in shots allowed per game this season.

Based on these statistics and trends, it is advisable to consider betting on the Winnipeg Jets to win by a margin of two or more goals. A recommended strategy would be to bet on the puck line (-1.5) and back the Winnipeg Jets in this contest.

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