In this article we will formulate a Jets vs Blue Jackets prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, November 18th at the Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Winnipeg Jets Betting Preview
The Winnipeg Jets are 11-7-0 this season after they defeated Calgary in a shootout by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Winnipeg led 1-0, 2-1, and 3-2, before finally getting the win in the shootout. The Jets were out shot by a total of 34-23, won 50% of the face-offs, and went 1-1 on the power play in the game. Winnipeg got goals from Pearson, Perfetti, and Scheifele, while Hellebuyck stopped 31 out of 34 shots, which was a .912 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Winnipeg lost to the Kraken by a score of 5-3, but did beat the Canucks by a score of 5-3 before that. The Jets have won two of their last three games and they are currently third in the Central standings with 22 points. Winnipeg has scored 3.22 goals per game and they have allowed 2.78 goals against per game, while also going 24.1% on the power play and 84.1% on the penalty kill this season. Mark Scheifele has led Winnipeg with 11 goals and 13 assists, while Kyle Connor has added 10 goals and 12 assists. The projected starting goalie for Winnipeg is Connor Hellebuyck, who is 8-6-0 with a 2.51 goals against average and a .913 save percentage this season.
Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Preview
The Columbus Blue Jackets are 10-7-2 this year after they defeated Montreal in a shootout by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Columbus led 3-1 after the second period, but they allowed two goals in the third, before winning in the shootout. The Blue Jackets were out shot by a total of 32-23, won 40.4% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. Columbus got goals from Fantilli, Voronkov, and Werenski, while Greaves stopped 29 out of 32 shots, which was a .906 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Columbus lost to the Rangers by a score of 2-1, but did beat the Oilers by a score of 5-4 before that. The Blue Jackets have won three of their last four games and they are currently fifth in the Metro standings with 22 points. Columbus has scored 3.00 goals per game and they have allowed 3.11 goals against per game, while also going 16.3% on the power play and 72.9% on the penalty kill this season. Kirill Marchenko has led Columbus with eight goals and 14 assists, while Dmitri Voronkov has added eight goals and eight assists. The projected staring goalie for Columbus is Elvis Merzlikins, who is 4-3-0 with a 3.14 goals against average and a .908 save percentage this year.
Why the Winnipeg Jets will win
- The Jets have won each of their last six games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Blue Jackets have lost four of their last five road games.
- The home team has covered the puck line in eight of the Jets’ last nine games.
- The Jets have won the second period in seven of their last eight games as favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.
Why the Columbus Blue Jackets will win
- The Jets have lost four of their last five games as favorites after coming off a shootout.
- The Blue Jackets have won each of their last five games after coming off overtime.
- The Blue Jackets have covered the puck line in each of their last seven road games following a win.
- The Jets have failed to cover the puck line in eight of their last nine games after coming off a shootout.
- The Blue Jackets have won the third period in seven of their last eight road games when leading after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Eight of the Jets’ last nine night games against Metropolitan Division opponents at Canada Life Centre have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Seven of the Blue Jackets’ last eight games as underdogs following a win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Jets’ last nine games following a road win.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Blue Jackets’ last nine road games following a shootout loss.
Winnipeg Jets Player Prop Facts
- Josh Morrissey has recorded at least one assist in nine of the Jets’ last 10 games as favorites.
- Kyle Connor has scored the first goal in three of his last four appearances against the Blue Jackets.
- Jonathan Toews has scored a goal in each of his last four home appearances against the Blue Jackets.
- Josh Morrissey has recorded at least one point in each of the Jets’ last 10 games as favorites.
Columbus Blue Jackets Player Prop Facts
- Adam Fantilli has scored a goal in four of the Blue Jackets’ last five games.
- Kirill Marchenko has recorded at least one point in each of the Blue Jackets’ last 12 games.
- Kirill Marchenko has recorded at least one assist in each of the Blue Jackets’ last six games.
Jets vs Blue Jackets Prediction
Columbus was able to get a dramatic win on Monday night against Montreal, but they will be on a back to back here. The Blue Jackets are 5-4-1 on the road this year, while the Jets are 5-3-0 at home. Winnipeg has won two of their last three games, but they have not played well over the last two weeks. The Jets have allowed 3+ goals in four straight games and their offense has been inconsistent. I think Winnipeg will lock down on defense against a tired Columbus squad, while the Blue Jackets know they have to be conservative with a lower scoring offense of their own. Take the under here.