In this article we will formulate a Jets vs Bruins prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, December 11th 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 14-14-1 this season after they lost to Dallas by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Winnipeg trailed 3-0 in the second period, but they played very well over the last 30 minutes, before falling just short in the loss. The Jets out shot Dallas by a total of 33-19, won 38.2% of the face-offs, and went 0-4 on the power play in the game. Winnipeg got goals from Scheifele (2) and Stanley, while Comrie stopped 15 out of 19 shots, which was a .789 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Winnipeg lost to the Oilers by a score of 6-2, but did beat the Sabres by a score of 4-1 before that. The Jets have lost four of their last five games and they are currently sixth in the Central standings with 29 points. Winnipeg has scored 3.00 goals per game and they have allowed 3.03 goals against per game, while also going 20.2% on the power play and 80.0% on the penalty kill this season. Mark Scheifele has led Winnipeg with 16 goals and 22 assists, while Kyle Connor has added 15 goals and 22 assists. The projected starting goalie for Winnipeg is Eric Comrie, who is 6-7-1 with a 3.16 goals against average and an .892 save percentage this season.
Boston Bruins Betting Preview
The Boston Bruins are 18-13-0 this year after they defeated St. Louis by a score of 5-2 in their last game. Boston trailed 1-0 in the first period and was tied at two in the third, but they scored the last three goals to pull away with the win. The Bruins out shot St. Louis by a total of 31-26, won 42.1% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Boston got goals from Kastelic (2), Minten (2), and Zacha, while Swayman stopped 24 out of 26 shots, which was a .923 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Boston defeated the Devils by a score of 4-1 and the Blues again by a score of 5-2. The Bruins have won four of their last five games and they are currently third in the Atlantic standings with 36 points. Boston has scored 3.19 goals per game and they have allowed 3.10 goals against per game, while also going 24.4% on the power play and 82.5% on the penalty kill this season. Morgan Geekie has led Boston with 22 goals and 10 assists, while David Pastrnak has added 11 goals and 20 assists. The projected starting goalie for Boston is Jeremy Swayman, who is 13-7-0 with a 2.67 goals against average and a .913 save percentage this year.
Why the Winnipeg Jets will win
- The Bruins have lost each of their last 13 Thursday road games.
- The Jets have won each of their last six night games at Canada Life Centre following a home loss.
- The Jets have covered the puck line in each of their last six night games at Canada Life Centre following a loss.
- The Bruins have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last three games following a road win.
- The Jets have won the third period in eight of their last nine games against Atlantic Division opponents when leading after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Seven of the Jets’ last eight games as home favorites against opponents on a winning streak have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Five of the Bruins’ last six road games against opponents on a losing streak have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Jets’ last nine home games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in five of the Bruins’ last six games against Central Division opponents.
Winnipeg Jets Player Prop Facts
- Kyle Connor has scored at least one goal in 12 of the Jets’ last 14 games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Mark Scheifele has recorded at least one point in each of the Jets’ last 12 night games.
- Kyle Connor has recorded at least one assist in each of the Jets’ last six night games at Canada Life Centre.
Boston Bruins Player Prop Facts
- David Pastrnak has recorded at least one point in each of his last eight Thursday appearances against Central Division opponents.
- David Pastrnak has recorded at least one assist in six of his last seven appearances in road games.
- David Pastrnak has scored a goal in four of his five previous appearances with the Bruins as road underdogs against the Jets.
Jets vs Bruins Prediction
Boston comes into this contest looking for their fourth win in a row and they have allowed two goals or fewer in four of their last five games. The Bruins are 7-8-0 on the road this year, while the Jets are 7-6-0 at home. Winnipeg has lost four of their last five, but did play very well in the last 30 minutes against Dallas last time out. The Jets continue to struggle so far this season, but I am seeing some positives and I think the results will follow. Take Winnipeg to win at home.