The Winnipeg Jets and Anaheim Ducks meet Sunday in NHL action at the Honda Center. Here’s a Ducks vs Jets Prediction. This article will include a Ducks vs Jets Pick.
Winnipeg Jets Betting Preview
The Winnipeg Jets lost to the Kings and Sharks, and they play the Canucks next. The Jets have won 9 of their last 13 games.
The Winnipeg Jets are averaging 3.29 goals per game and are scoring 21.7 percent of their power play opportunities. Mark Scheifele leads Winnipeg with 9 goals, Josh Morrissey has 10 assists, and Kyle Connor has 52 shots on goal. Defensively, the Winnipeg Jets are allowing 2.5 goals per game and are killing 89.5 percent of their opponents’ power plays. Connor Hellebuyck has given up 25 goals on 319 shots faced, and Eric Comrie has allowed 7 goals on 98 shots.
Anaheim Ducks Betting Preview
The Anaheim Ducks beat the Stars and Golden Knights, and they play the Avs next. The Ducks have won 6 straight games.
The Anaheim Ducks are averaging 4.14 goals per game and are scoring 21.8 percent of their power play opportunities. Cutter Gauthier leads Anaheim with 11 goals, Leo Carlsson has 15 assists and Troy Terry has 33 shots on goal. Defensively, the Anaheim Ducks are allowing 3.21 goals per game and are killing 74.5 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Petr Mrazek has given up 14 goals on 104 shots faced, while Lukas Dostal has allowed 31 goals on 322 shots.
Why the Anaheim Ducks will win
- The Ducks have won seven of their last eight games as underdogs.
- The Jets have lost four of their last six games as road favorites against Western Conference opponents.
- The Jets have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last 16 games as road favorites against Western Conference opponents.
- The Ducks have covered the puck line in each of their last nine games.
- The Ducks have won the third period in each of their last four games against opponents on a losing streak.
Why the Winnipeg Jets will win
- The Jets have won each of their last 10 games as road favorites against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Ducks have lost eight of their last nine night games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Ducks have failed to cover the puck line in nine of their last 12 games as home underdogs following an overtime win.
- The favorites have covered the puck line in three of the Jets’ last four games.
- The Jets have won the third period in each of their last five road games when leading after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Ten of the Jets’ last 11 games against Pacific Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Seven of the Ducks’ last eight games against opponents on a losing streak have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Ducks’ last 14 games as home underdogs.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Jets’ last four games as favorites.
Anaheim Ducks Player Prop Facts
- Leo Carlsson has recorded at least one assist in each of the Ducks’ last eight games.
- Chris Kreider has scored at least one goal in six of his last seven appearances in home games.
- Leo Carlsson has recorded at least one point in each of the Ducks’ last nine games.
Winnipeg Jets Player Prop Facts
- Josh Morrissey has recorded at least one assist in five of the Jets’ last six games as favorites.
- Kyle Connor has scored the last goal in three of the Jets’ last four games as favorites.
- Cole Perfetti has scored a goal in four of his last five road appearances against Pacific Division opponents.
- Kyle Connor has recorded at least one point in 13 of his last 14 appearances with the Jets as favorites against the Ducks.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Anaheim Ducks rank 1st in the league for goals per game this season (4.14).
- The Anaheim Ducks rank T1st in the league in short handed goals allowed this season (0).
- The Winnipeg Jets rank T3rd in the league for goals against per game this season (2.50).
- The Winnipeg Jets rank 3rd in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (89.47%).
Ducks vs Jets Prediction
The Jets are the better team on paper, but it’s the Ducks that keep cashing tickets. I’m not sure how long this run will last, but the Ducks have won 6 straight games and have earned points in 9 of their last 10 games. The Ducks have also won 4 of their 5 home games. I have to ride the hot hand until it runs cold, especially if oddsmakers are going to keep throwing out plus money. Right now, the Ducks are the most profitable team for NHL bettors. Give me the Ducks.