In this article we will formulate a Detroit Red Wings vs Winnipeg Jets prediction for this NHL game on Wednesday, October 30th at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Detroit Red Wings Betting Preview
The Detroit Red Wings are 4-4-1 this year after they lost to Edmonton in overtime by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Detroit led 1-0 and 2-1, but they couldn’t hold the lead and lost just 18 seconds into overtime. The Red Wings were outshot by a total of 34-26, won 60.3% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Detroit got goals from Compher and Copp, while Talbot stopped 31 out of 34 shots in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Red Wings lost to Buffalo by a score of 5-3 but did beat New Jersey, New York, and Nashville before that. Detroit has scored 2.78 goals per game and they have allowed 3.11 goals against per game, while also going 18.5% on the power play and 66.7% on the penalty kill this season. Lucas Raymond has led Detroit with one goal, seven assists, and 16 shots on goal, while Alex Lyon is 2-2-0 with a 2.05 goals-against average and a .940 save percentage this year.
Winnipeg Jets Betting Preview
The Winnipeg Jets are 8-1-0 this season after they lost to Toronto by a score of 6-4 in their last game. Winnipeg trailed 4-0 in the second period, but they fought back to make the score 5-4, before allowing an empty netter at the end of the game in the loss. The Jets were outshot by a total of 36-23, won 33.3% of the face-offs, and went 2-4 on the power play in the game. Winnipeg got goals from Connor (2), Scheifele, and Vilardi, while Hellebuyck stopped 30 out of 35 shots in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Jets had won their first eight games of the season and scored at least four goals in five of those victories. Winnipeg has scored 4.44 goals per game and they have allowed 2.44 goals against per game, while also going 44.4% on the power play and 88.9% on the penalty kill this season. Kyle Connor has led Winnipeg with eight goals, six assists, and 36 shots on goal, while Connor Hellebuyck is 6-1-0 with a 2.14 goals-against average and a .925 save percentage this year. The Jets will meet the Blue Jackets after this one.
Why the Jets will beat the Red Wings
- The Jets have won eight of their last nine games.
- The Red Wings have lost three of their last four night games against Central Division opponents.
- The Red Wings have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five night games against Central Division opponents.
- The Jets have covered the puck line in four of their last five games against the Red Wings following a loss.
- The Jets have won the third period in each of their last eight games against opponents on a losing streak.
Total Goals Facts
- Eight of the Red Wings’ last nine home games after coming off overtime have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Jets’ last seven Wednesday games as road favorites has gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Seven of the last eight Wednesday night games between teams from different conferences have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Red Wings’ last nine games after coming off overtime.
- The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in three of the Jets’ last four road games against opponents on a losing streak.
Detroit Red Wings Player Prop Facts
- Dylan Larkin has scored a goal in each of the Red Wings’ last four games as home underdogs against Central Division opponents.
- Dylan Larkin has recorded at least one assist in eight of the Red Wings’ last nine games as home underdogs against Central Division opponents.
- Dylan Larkin has recorded at least one point in each of the Red Wings’ last nine games as home underdogs against Central Division opponents.
Winnipeg Jets Player Prop Facts
- Nikolaj Ehlers has scored a goal in each of the Jets’ last four games against the Red Wings.
- Josh Morrissey has recorded at least one assist in each of the Jets’ last four games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Kyle Connor has recorded at least one point in each of the Jets’ last 14 games as favorites.
Detroit Red Wings vs Winnipeg Jets Prediction
Winnipeg comes into this matchup after losing their first game of the season last time out, so they will be looking to get back on track here. The Jets have been great offensively and they are scoring on nearly half of their power plays right now. Detroit has lost two games in a row, but their defense and goaltending have been better over the last five games. The Red Wings are only scoring 2.78 goals per game and I don’t think they can keep pace with this high-scoring Jets team. Take Winnipeg on the road.