Winnipeg Jets vs New Jersey Devils Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

The Winnipeg Jets are set to face off against the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center on Thursday evening. The Jets, leading the Central Division with a record of 44-19-5 and 98 points, enter the game on a three-game winning streak after defeating the New York Rangers 4-2 on the road. The Devils, currently sixth in the Metropolitan Division at 33-32-4 with 70 points, are coming off a 5-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins. This will be the second and final regular season meeting between these teams, with the Jets previously winning 6-3 at home in November. Winnipeg is favored to win with an opening line of -121, which has since shifted to Winnipeg -125.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Jets -125 | Devils +106

Spread: Jets -1.5 (+199) | Devils +1.5 (-250)

Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Winnipeg will win straight-up is 56%.

Winnipeg Jets

The Winnipeg Jets have been performing exceptionally well this season, currently ranked 16th offensively with 214 goals scored. Center Mark Scheifele leads the offense with 62 points. In their recent game against the New York Rangers, Scheifele scored a hat trick. The team has shown decent performance on the power play, with a success rate of 19.49 percent. Goalie Connor Hellebuyck has been dominant with a record of 32-15-4, allowing an average of 2.30 goals per game and a save percentage of .923. Winnipeg excels in defense, allowing the fewest goals in the league. However, they have been struggling on penalty kills, with a success rate of 77.66 percent. With an overall power ranking of 8, Winnipeg has a strong record of 4-4 this season. In terms of injuries, right winger Gabriel Vilardi is currently out with an upper body injury. Please enjoy this Mark Scheifele masterclass at MSG 🏟️ RUNWAY, presented by @Bell_MTS pic.twitter.com/ReZELMiwVw