In this article, we will formulate a Golden Knights vs Jets prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, April 3rd at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Vegas Golden Knights Betting Preview
The Vegas Golden Knights are 45-21-8 this season after they lost to Edmonton by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Vegas led 1-0 after the first period, but they allowed three goals in the second and came up just short in the third. The Golden Knights outshot Edmonton by a total of 22-20, won 45.3% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Vegas got goals from Dorofeyev and Roy, while Hill stopped 17 out of 20 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Golden Knights defeated the Predators by a score of 3-1 and the Blackhawks by a score of 5-3. Vegas has won six of their last seven games, and they are currently first in the Pacific standings with 98 points. Vegas has scored 3.39 goals per game, and they have allowed 2.64 goals against per game, while also going 30.6% on the power play and 75.5% on the penalty kill this season. Jack Eichel has led Vegas with 27 goals, 66 assists, and 221 shots on goal, while Mark Stone has added 19 goals, 47 assists, and 126 shots on goal. Adin Hill is 29-12-5 with a 2.47 goals against average and a .908 save percentage this season.
Winnipeg Jets Betting Preview
The Winnipeg Jets are 51-20-4 this year after they lost to Los Angeles by a score of 4-1 in their last game. Winnipeg cut the deficit to 2-1 in the second period, but they allowed the last two goals in the game for the loss. The Jets were outshot by a total of 20-19, won 53.1% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Winnipeg got their lone goal from Perfetti, while Hellebuyck stopped 16 out of 19 shots in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Jets defeated the Canucks by a score of 3-1 and the Devils by a score of 4-0. Winnipeg has won three of their last four games, and they are currently first in the Central standings with 106 points. Winnipeg has scored 3.41 goals per game, and they have allowed 2.35 goals against per game, while also going 29.2% on the power play and 79.8% on the penalty kill this season. Kyle Connor has led Winnipeg with 38 goals, 52 assists, and 242 shots on goal, while Mark Scheifele has added 36 goals, 45 assists, and 158 shots on goal. Connor Hellebuyck is 43-10-3 with a 2.03 goals against average and a .924 save percentage this year.
Why the Jets will beat the Golden Knights
- The Golden Knights have lost each of their last three games as favorites following a home loss.
- The Jets have won four of their last six games as underdogs.
- The road team has covered the puck line in each of the Golden Knights’ last four games.
- The Golden Knights have failed to cover the puck line in six of their last eight games as home favorites against Central Division opponents.
- The Jets have won the second period in each of their last four games when leading after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Jets’ last four games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Five of the Golden Knights’ last six games against Central Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Seven of the last eight Thursday night games between teams from different divisions have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Jets’ last eight night games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3’ market has hit in 15 of the last 16 games between the Jets and Golden Knights.
Vegas Golden Knights Player Prop Facts
- Tomas Hertl has scored at least one goal in each of his last seven appearances with the Golden Knights as favorites against Western Conference opponents.
- Tomas Hertl has recorded at least one point in each of his last 12 appearances against Western Conference opponents.
- Mark Stone has recorded at least one assist in each of his last seven appearances against the Jets after playing less than 20 minutes in the Golden Knights’ last game.
Winnipeg Jets Player Prop Facts
- Mark Scheifele has recorded an assist in five of the Jets’ last six games.
- Cole Perfetti has scored a goal in four of the Jets’ last five games against Western Conference opponents.
- Cole Perfetti has recorded at least one point in each of his last four appearances against the Golden Knights.
Golden Knights vs Jets Prediction
Winnipeg comes into this matchup with one of the best records in the NHL, but Dallas is just four points behind them in the Central, so they need to string some wins together. The Jets are 23-14-0 on the road this year, while the Golden Knights are 27-8-3 at home. Vegas has won six of their last seven games, and they are pulling away in the Pacific standings. The Golden Knights have won the first two meetings with Winnipeg by scores of 4-3 and 3-2, but I think we are going to see a desperate Winnipeg team get back on track here. Both teams are great, but I think Winnipeg has the value in this contest.