Winnipeg Jets vs Minnesota Wild Betting Picks & Predictions
The Winnipeg Jets will face the Minnesota Wild in a Saturday afternoon match at Xcel Energy Center. The Jets are seeking their third consecutive win after a 5-2 victory over
Game outlook
The Winnipeg Jets will face the Minnesota Wild in a Saturday afternoon match at Xcel Energy Center. The Jets are seeking their third consecutive win after a 5-2 victory over Calgary, while the Wild are coming off a 5-2 loss to Colorado. Winnipeg has a recent track record of 6-4-0 against Minnesota. The Jets are the betting favorite at -122 with no movement in the line. The game is set to start at 4 PM ET.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Jets -122 | Wild +107
Spread: Jets -1.5 (+205) | Wild +1.5 (-248)
Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Winnipeg will win straight-up is 55%.
Winnipeg Jets
The Winnipeg Jets have bounced back from a six-game losing streak with two consecutive wins, securing a playoff spot and currently ranking fourth in the Western Conference standings. They aim to close the gap with Colorado and Vancouver, tied for second, by defeating the Wild for a third straight win. The team is averaging 3.07 goals per game, with Gabriel Vilardi scoring a hat trick in the last game. Defensively, they give up an average of 2.47 goals per game and will need a strong effort to maintain their winning streak. Goalie Connor Hellebuyck has been impressive with 31 saves on 33 shots in the last game. The team has a power ranking of 16, ranking 19th in offense and first in defense, with a season record of 46-24-6.