Winnipeg Jets vs Philadelphia Flyers prediction 1-13-24 Picks

The Philadelphia Flyers will play the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday night at the Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Philadelphia has won three of their last four games, while Winnipeg has won eight games in a row. Let’s take a look at the betting matchup and the Flyers vs Jets prediction.

Flyers Preview

The Philadelphia Flyers are 22-14-6 this year after they defeated the Wild in overtime by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Philadelphia trailed 3-1 in the third, but they were able to tie the game and win on a power play in overtime. The Flyers out shot Minnesota by a total of 35-29 and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Philadelphia defeated Montreal by a score of 3-2 in the game prior to Minnesota, but lost to Pittsburgh by a score of 4-1 before that. The Flyers are scoring 2.83 goals per game and they are allowing 2.76 goals against per game, while going 11.4% on the power play and 86.3% on the penalty kill. Travis Konecny has led Philadelphia with 21 goals, 16 assists, and 138 shots on goal. The projected starting goalie for the Flyers is Samuel Ersson, who is 10-5-3 this year with a 2.46 goals against average and a .903 save percentage. 

Jets Preview

The Winnipeg Jets are 28-9-4 this year after they defeated Chicago by a score of 2-1 in their last game. Winnipeg trailed 1-0 late in the third period, but they scored two late goals to get the win. The Jets out shot Chicago by a total of 28-21 and went 0-4 on the power play in the game. Winnipeg has won eight games in a row, with notable wins against Minnesota (twice), Tampa Bay, and Arizona. The Jets are scoring 3.39 goals per game and they are allowing 2.29 goals against per game, while going 17.5% on the power play and 76.3% on the penalty kill. Mark Scheifele (day-to-day) has led Winnipeg with 14 goals, 27 assists, and 94 shots on goal. The projected starting goalie for Winnipeg is Connor Hellebuyck, who is 21-6-3 this year with a 2.20 goals against average and a .923 save percentage. 

Winnipeg Jets Team Facts

• The Jets have won each of their last eight games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• The Jets have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight games as favorites following a home win.
• The Jets have won the third period in each of their last seven games following a win.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Jets’ last four games as favorites against opponents on a winning streak.

Philadelphia Flyers Team Facts

• The Flyers have won four of their last five games as underdogs after coming off overtime.
• The underdogs have covered the puck line in 14 of the Flyers’ last 16 games.
• The Flyers have won the third period in five of their last six games as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
• The ‘Under 0.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in three of the Flyers’ last four games after coming off overtime.

Winnipeg Jets Player Prop Facts

• Nikolaj Ehlers has recorded at least one point in each of the Jets’ last six games against opponents who are playing on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• Nikolaj Ehlers has scored at least one goal in five of the Jets’ last six games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• Mark Scheifele has recorded at least one assist in each of the Jets’ last five home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.

Philadelphia Flyers Player Prop Facts

• Travis Sanheim has scored a goal in each of the Flyers’ last three games as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
• Ryan Ellis has recorded an assist in five of his last six appearances with his team as an underdog.
• Travis Konecny has recorded at least one point in 10 of the Flyers’ last 11 games as underdogs.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Winnipeg Jets rank 26th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (76.27%).
• The Winnipeg Jets rank 1st in the league in save percentage this season (.920).
• The Philadelphia Flyers rank 25th in the league for goals per game this season (2.86).
• The Philadelphia Flyers rank 8th in the league for goals against per game this season (2.76).

Flyers vs Jets Betting Prediction

Winnipeg comes into this game on an eight game winning streak and they have played outstanding defense in the last two weeks. The Jets have allowed two goals or fewer in 11 straight games, and they are facing a Philadelphia team that has struggled offensively in recent games. Winnipeg is 15-5-2 at home this year and I can’t go against them here. Take the Jets -1.5 in this game.