In this article, we will formulate a Canucks vs Jets prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, March 18 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Winnipeg Jets Betting Preview
The Winnipeg Jets (47-17-4, 35-33 ATS) bounced back from a three-game losing skid with five wins in the next six games, defeating the Flyers, Devils, Rangers, Stars, and Kraken. The lone loss came to the Carolina Hurricanes on the road. Winnipeg is first in the Central Division Standings with 98 points, 11 ahead of the Dallas Stars and 13 more than the Colorado Avalanche.
The Jets average 3.47 goals per game this year (3rd), while they allow 2.28 GPG (1st). Kyle Connor leads the team with 85 points (36 G and 49 A). Mark Scheifele contributes 75 points (35 G and 40 A), while Gabriel Vilardi has 61 points (27 G and 34 A).
Connor Hellebuyck (39-9-3) will likely take his place in the cage for the Jets on Tuesday against the Canucks. The 31-year-old is allowing 1.99 goals per game this year with a .927 SV% and six shutouts.
Vancouver Canucks Betting Preview
The Vancouver Canucks (31-25-11, 30-37 ATS) are playing in a hot and cold form at the moment. They lost seven of the previous 12 games but did win four of the last seven. The Canucks opened their three-game home stand with a comfortable 6-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks but lost the following game to the Utah Hockey Clubs. Vancouver is 4th in the Pacific Division Standings with 73 points, two ahead of the Flames and 13 behind the first-placed Golden Knights.
The Canucks score 2.73 goals per game on average (23rd), while they concede 3.02 GPG (20th). This season, Quinn Hughes leads the team with 63 points (16 G and 47 A). Elias Pettersson has 42 points (15 G and 27 A), while Conor Garland chips in with 41 points (17 G and 24 A).
Kevin Lankinen (23-13-7) is expected to start for the Canucks at the goal on Tuesday against the Jets. The 29-year-old is allowing 2.54 goals per game this year with a .904 SV% and four shutouts.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Canucks’ last six games at Rogers Arena against opponents on a winning streak has gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Jets’ last four games after coming off overtime has gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Under 0.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Canucks’ last four games as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Jets’ last six games as favorites against the Canucks.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Vancouver Canucks rank T31st in the league for Period 3 goals scored per game this season (0.88).
- The Vancouver Canucks are one of only four teams to lose a game when leading by 3 or more goals after Period 1 this season.
- The Winnipeg Jets rank 3rd in the league for goals per game this season (3.47).
- The Winnipeg Jets are one of only three teams in the league to rank top 5 for both goals for and goals against per game this season.
Canucks vs Jets Prediction
The Jets won six of the previous ten H2H encounters, including six of the last seven. This season, they met once and the Jets secured an easy 6-1 victory in Winnipeg. Eight of the past nine H2H duels produced 6+ goals and given the total here is set at 5.5, I am going with Over. I know that the Jets have the best defense in the NHL and don’t allow a lot of goals late, but I believe the Canucks can contribute two or three goals here. We also can’t ignore the fact that Winnipeg has the third-best offense in the league, so I wouldn’t be surprised if the visitors score 4+ goals. Go with Over.