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Winnipeg Jets vs Minnesota Wild Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: December 31, 2023 at 2:00 PM ET

Venue: Xcel Energy Center — Saint Paul, MN

Article updated Dec 31, 3:14 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Winnipeg Jets (21-9-4) go for their second straight victory against the Minnesota Wild (16-14-4) at Xcel Energy Center on Sunday at 2 PM. ET. Winnipeg is coming off a 4-2

Game outlook

The Winnipeg Jets (21-9-4) go for their second straight victory against the Minnesota Wild (16-14-4) at Xcel Energy Center on Sunday at 2 PM. ET. Winnipeg is coming off a 4-2 win in their last match-up, with Minnesota boasting a 6-4-0 record in its last 10 games against the Jets. Minnesota is the favorites with the line unchanging at -116.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Jets -105 | Wild -116

Spread: Jets -1 (+185) | Wild +1 (-230)

Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Minnesota will win straight-up is 54%.

Winnipeg Jets

The Jets recently got a win over the Minnesota Wild and will look to build on that momentum and win their second in a row and fourth in their last five games. Nino Niederreiter scored two goals and Alex Iafallo and Josh Morrissey scored one each for the Jets. Goaltender Connor Hellebuyck saved 34 of 36 shots he faced and is currently 17-6-3 in 26 games with a 2.35 GAA and a save percentage of .919. David Gustafsson (Lower Body) is questionable for this game. The Winnipeg Jets bounced back from their loss with a win over the Minnesota Wild, pushing their power ranking to 9 and record to 21-9-4. Nino Niederreiter scored two goals, while Alex Iafallo and Josh Morrissey also contributed, while goaltender Connor Hellebuyck saved 34 of 36 shots faced. The Jets are currently ranked 14 in offense (averaging 3.33 goals per game) and #2 in defense (allowing an average of 2.55 goals per game) and they will look to build on their current momentum with another win over Minnesota. David Gustafsson is doubtful for this game due to a lower body injury.

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Minnesota Wild Analysis

In their latest game, the Wild was unable to extend their four-game winning streak, while Minnesota scored two goals with 36 shots on goal. Ryan and Matt both scored a goal while Kirill picked up an assist. Filip Gustavsson is 10-9-2 with a 2.90 GAA and a .903 save percentage in 22 games. Kirill Kaprizov is questionable fo this game. The Minnesota Wild is looking to bounce back from a loss that snapped their four-game winning streak. They are 16-14-4 overall and rank #15 on offense but #17 on defense, giving up an average of 3.15 goals per game. In their last game, Ryan and Matt scored a goal, with Kirill gaining an assist while Filip Gustavsson stopped 19 of the 22 shots he faced. Kirill Kaprizov is questionable for this game, and Winnipeg has a 1-2-0 record in their last three matchups with the Wild. Sports betters can take advantage of the best promos by doing research on the top sportsbooks.

Jets and Wild: A Matchup of Strong Offenses and Struggling Defenses

The Jets have seen success in their last four games, winning three. They have displayed well-rounded offensive play, scoring ten goals in the last three games. Their special teams have also been impressive, converting on over 17 percent of their power play opportunities. On the other side, the Wild have won four of their last six games; however, their defense is lacking, giving up nine goals in their last three games. Their power play has been successful as well, similar to the Jets, converting on over 17 percent of opportunities. With the Wild struggling to put up a defense against the Jets, look to Winnipeg to win this game.

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SportsJaw published this archived preview from its original game-day article. Its prediction and quoted lines are preserved as written.

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SportsJaw Jets vs Wild archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Jets vs Wild matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Winnipeg Jets-105 → -125Moved
  • Moneyline · Minnesota Wild-116 → +108Moved
  • Spread · Winnipeg Jets-1 (+185) → -1.5 (+195)Moved
  • Spread · Minnesota Wild+1 (-230) → +1.5 (-230)Moved
  • Total · Over6 (-110) → 6 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under6 (-110) → 6 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

Winnipeg Jets
4-4 matchup record · 7-3-0 ATS · 4-3-3 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Minnesota Wild
8-3 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 5-4-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2023-12-31T08:14:33.876Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The Jets recently got a win over the Minnesota Wild and will look to build on that momentum and win their second in a row and fourth in their last five games. Nino Niederreiter scored two goals and Alex Iafallo and Josh Morrissey scored one each for the Jets. Goaltender Connor Hellebuyck saved 34 of 36 shots he faced and is currently 17-6-3 in 26 games with a 2.35 GAA and a save percentage of .919. David Gustafsson (Lower Body) is questionable for this game. The Winnipeg Jets bounced back from their loss with a win over the Minnesota Wild, pushing their power ranking to 9 and record to 21-9-4. Nino Niederreiter scored two goals, while Alex Iafallo and Josh Morrissey also contributed, while goaltender Connor Hellebuyck saved 34 of 36 shots faced. The Jets are currently ranked 14 in offense (averaging 3.33 goals per game) and #2 in defense (allowing an average of 2.55 goals per game) and they will look to build on their current momentum with another win over Minnesota. David Gustafsson is doubtful for this game due to a lower body injury.

In their latest game, the Wild was unable to extend their four-game winning streak, while Minnesota scored two goals with 36 shots on goal. Ryan and Matt both scored a goal while Kirill picked up an assist. Filip Gustavsson is 10-9-2 with a 2.90 GAA and a .903 save percentage in 22 games. Kirill Kaprizov is questionable fo this game. The Minnesota Wild is looking to bounce back from a loss that snapped their four-game winning streak. They are 16-14-4 overall and rank #15 on offense but #17 on defense, giving up an average of 3.15 goals per game. In their last game, Ryan and Matt scored a goal, with Kirill gaining an assist while Filip Gustavsson stopped 19 of the 22 shots he faced. Kirill Kaprizov is questionable for this game, and Winnipeg has a 1-2-0 record in their last three matchups with the Wild. Sports betters can take advantage of the best promos by doing research on the top sportsbooks.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2023-12-30Minnesota Wild 2 · Winnipeg Jets 4
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Winnipeg Jets defeated Minnesota Wild 3-2

Winnipeg Jets defeated Minnesota Wild 3-2 on December 31, 2023, a 1-goal decision in the series. Winnipeg Jets' strongest period was the 2nd period, when it outscored its opponent 1-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Winnipeg Jets -1.5 (+195) spread, Minnesota Wild covered, while the 5 combined goals finished under the recorded total of 6.

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  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • CoolioMoneyline · Minnesota Wild -104Loss
  • OddssharkMoneyline · Winnipeg Jets -110Win
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 6 (-110)Loss