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Golden Knights Favored to Prevail Over Jets in Critical Western Conference Showdown

The Winnipeg Jets will look to maintain their lead in the Western Conference standings as they face off against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena on Thursday night. With both teams coming off recent losses, this matchup between two of the league's top teams promises to be competitive. Vegas holds a strong record against Winnipeg in their last 10 meetings, and currently leads the season series 2-0. Vegas is favored to win with an opening line of -125. Stay tuned to see which team comes out on top in this Jets vs. Golden Knights showdown.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Jets +108 | Golden Knights -125
• Spread: Jets +1.5 (-250) | Golden Knights -1.5 (+207)
• Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Vegas will win straight-up is 56%.

Winnipeg vs Vegas Stats

Winnipeg Jets

The Winnipeg Jets had their three-game winning streak ended by the Los Angeles Kings in their last game, despite currently holding the best record in the league with an eight-point lead over the third-placed Golden Knights. They will aim to bounce back from the loss and further increase their conference lead in their upcoming game on Thursday. The team averages 3.41 goals per game, with Kyle Connor leading in points from 38 goals and 52 assists. Mark Scheifele and Nikolaj Ehlers also contribute significantly to the team's offense. While Winnipeg boasts one of the best defensive records in the league, giving up an average of 2.35 goals per game, they allowed four goals in their last game and will look to improve defensively. Goaltender Connor Hellebuyck has been solid throughout the season, with a 2.03 GAA and a .924 save percentage. Rasmus Kupari's availability for the next game is in question due to a concussion. The team is ranked 4th in offense, 1st in defense, and hold a record of 51-20-4 this season.

Vegas Golden Knights Analysis

The Vegas Golden Knights saw their six-game winning streak come to an end in their last game against the Oilers. Despite the loss, they maintain their position as leaders in the Pacific Division and sit third in the Western Conference standings, ahead of Colorado by two points. With a strong offensive record, averaging 3.39 goals per game, the Golden Knights will aim to secure a series sweep against the Oilers in their upcoming game. Jack Eichel leads the team in points with 93, followed by Mark Stone with 66 and Tomas Hertl with 59. Defensively, Vegas has been solid, allowing an average of 2.64 goals per game, ranking sixth in the league. Goaltender Adin Hill has been reliable with a 29-12-5 record, a 2.47 GAA, and a .908 save percentage. However, there are injury concerns with Alex Pietrangelo and Ilya Samsonov listed as questionable for the next game. Despite a recent loss, the Golden Knights maintain a strong power ranking of 5 and are ranked 5th in offense, scoring an average of 3.41 goals per game, and 6th in defense, allowing an average of 2.68 points per game. In their last three matchups, Vegas has fallen to Winnipeg, but they will look to bounce back and secure a victory in their upcoming game.

Vegas Golden Knights have the Advantage in Matchup Against Winnipeg Jets

The Vegas Golden Knights have demonstrated strong performance in their recent home games, winning three out of their last four matchups. On the other hand, the Winnipeg Jets have struggled on the road, losing two of their last three games. Vegas holds an advantage in this matchup due to their impressive offensive play, having scored a total of 12 goals in their past three home games. Additionally, the Golden Knights have excelled on special teams, converting over 30 percent of their power play opportunities.

Conversely, Winnipeg's defensive performance on the road has been lacking, with the team conceding a total of 13 goals in their last three away games. This may present a challenge for the Jets in containing Vegas' potent offense. Despite the Jets' marginally better conversion rate on power plays, the Golden Knights have shown a stronger overall defensive record at home, limiting opponents to just eight goals in their last three games. Based on these factors, it is advisable to consider betting on the Vegas Golden Knights to win.

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