Anaheim Ducks vs Winnipeg Jets prediction 1-5-24 NHL Picks

The Winnipeg Jets will play the Anaheim Ducks on Friday night at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. Winnipeg has won four games in a row, while Anaheim has lost five of their last six games. Let’s take a look at the betting matchup and the Jets vs Ducks prediction.

Jets Preview

The Winnipeg Jets are 24-9-4 this season after they defeated San Jose by a score of 2-1 in their last game. Winnipeg trailed 1-0 in the second period, but they were able to score the final two goals in the game for the win. The Jets out shot San Jose by a total of 30-28 and went 1-1 on the power play in the game. Winnipeg has also defeated Tampa Bay and Minnesota (twice) during this four game winning streak. The Jets are scoring 3.36 goals per game and they are allowing 2.47 goals against per game, while going 16.8% on the power play and 73.8% on the penalty kill. Mark Scheifele has led Winnipeg with 12 goals, 24 assists, and 87 shots on goal. The projected starting goalie for Winnipeg is Laurent Brossoit, who is 5-3-1 this year with a 2.44 goals against average and a .912 save percentage. Winnipeg will face Arizona, Columbus, and Chicago after this game. 

Ducks Preview

The Anaheim Ducks are 13-23-1 this year after they lost to Toronto by a score of 2-1 in overtime in their last game. Anaheim led 1-0 in the third period, but allowed Toronto to tie the game and get the win in overtime. The Ducks were out shot by a total of 57-28 and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Anaheim has also lost to Edmonton and Arizona during this three game losing streak. The Ducks are scoring 2.51 goals per game and they are allowing 3.35 goals against per game, while going 19.8% on the power play and 80.1% on the penalty kill. Frank Vatrano has led Anaheim with 18 goals, nine assists, and 127 shots on goal. The projected starting goalie for Anaheim is John Gibson, who is 7-15-0 this year with a 2.96 goals against average and a .904 save percentage. The Ducks will meet the Red Wings, Predators, and Hurricanes after this one. 

Anaheim Ducks Team Facts

The road team has won seven of the Ducks’ last eight games.
The Ducks have covered the puck line in each of their last six games after coming off overtime.
The Ducks have won the third period in each of their last four games after coming off overtime.
The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in 15 of the Ducks’ last 16 games as underdogs against opponents on a winning streak.

Winnipeg Jets Team Facts

The Jets have won nine of their last 10 games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
The home team has covered the puck line in eight of the Jets’ last nine games.
The Jets have won the third period in seven of their last eight night games following a road win.
The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in nine of the Jets’ last 10 games as favorites against the Ducks.

Anaheim Ducks Player Prop Facts

Frank Vatrano has scored a goal in four of the Ducks’ last five games.
Alex Killorn has recorded a point in each of his last four home appearances against the Jets.
Troy Terry has recorded an assist in each of the Ducks’ last three games against the Jets at Honda Center.
Brett Leason has scored two career goals against the Jets – equal-most against any opponent (including playoffs)

Winnipeg Jets Player Prop Facts

Gabriel Vilardi has scored at least one goal in six of the Jets’ last eight night games.
Mark Scheifele has recorded at least one point in nine of the Jets’ last 10 games against Pacific Division opponents.
Brenden Dillon has recorded an assist in each of the Jets’ last three games as favorites.
Dylan DeMelo ranks T1st in the Western Conference for Plus/Minus (+25) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

The Anaheim Ducks rank T1st in the league in short handed goals allowed this season (1).
The Anaheim Ducks rank 32nd in the league for Period 2 goals scored per game this season (0.62).
The Winnipeg Jets rank 2nd in the league in save percentage this season (.916).
The Winnipeg Jets rank 2nd in the league for Period 3 goals scored per game this season (1.30).

Jets vs Ducks Betting Prediction

Winnipeg comes into this game on the second game of a back to back, but they have been very good on the road this season. The Jets are one of the better teams in the NHL this year and it starts with their defense. Winnipeg is only allowing 2.47 goals against per game this year and will face an Anaheim team that is only scoring 2.51 goals per game. The Ducks have lost three games in a row and have been out scored by a total of 11-3 in those three games. These two teams are trending in opposite directions and I like the Jets-1.5 here.