Jets vs Canucks Prediction
It’s going to be interesting to see how the Jets rebound after a historic comeback win against the Habs. There could be a letdown factor, especially against the worst team in the league. I’m still not backing the Canucks, who not only lose games at a record rate but are the least profitable team in the NHL. No team has lost more money for NHL bettors this season than the Canucks. I just have to bank that the Jets can refocus after the improbable comeback a couple of nights ago. Of course I’ll lay the PL to shave down the hefty price.
Vancouver Canucks Betting Preview
The Vancouver Canucks lost to the Ducks and Maple Leafs, and play the Oilers next. The Canucks have lost 13 of their last 14 games.
The Vancouver Canucks are averaging 3 goals per game and are scoring 21.8 percent of their power-play opportunities. Jonathan Lekkerimaki leads Vancouver with 6 goals, Elias Pettersson has 14 assists, and Jake DeBrusk has 34 shots on goal. Defensively, the Vancouver Canucks are allowing 4.53 goals per game and are killing 63.2 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Leevi Merilainen has given up 32 goals on 312 shots faced, while Kevin Lankinen has allowed 43 goals on 219 shots.
Winnipeg Jets Betting Preview
The Winnipeg Jets lost to the Hurricanes, beat the Habs, and they play the Lightning next. The Jets have lost 9 of their last 10 games.
The Winnipeg Jets are averaging 2.44 goals per game and are scoring 17 percent of their power play opportunities. Kyle Connor leads Winnipeg with 13 goals, Mark Scheifele has 12 assists, and Cole Perfetti has 49 shots on goal. Defensively, the Winnipeg Jets are allowing 3.63 goals per game and are killing 68.8 percent of their opponents’ power plays. Stuart Skinner has given up 35 goals on 296 shots faced, and Clay Stevenson has allowed 16 goals on 123 shots.
Why the Winnipeg Jets will win
- The Canucks have lost each of their last 10 Thursday games.
- The Jets have won each of their last six home games against the Canucks.
- The Jets have covered the puck line in five of their last six home games against the Canucks.
- The Canucks have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five games against Central Division opponents.
- The Canucks have lost the first period in each of their last seven games following a home loss.
Why the Vancouver Canucks will win
- The Jets have lost seven of their last eight games as home favorites.
- The underdogs have won 12 of the Jets’ last 16 games at Canada Life Centre.
- The Jets have failed to cover the puck line in 17 of their last 18 games as favorites.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in 20 of the Jets’ last 22 games at Canada Life Centre.
- The Jets have lost the third period in each of their last eight games as home favorites when trailing after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Jets’ last seven home games after coming off overtime have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Five of the Canucks’ last six road games against the Jets following a loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Canucks’ last nine games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Jets’ last eight home games against opponents on a losing streak.
Winnipeg Jets Player Prop Facts
- Kyle Connor has scored at least one goal in each of the Jets’ last four games as favorites.
- Mark Scheifele has recorded at least one assist in six of the Jets’ last seven games as favorites against Western Conference opponents.
- Kyle Connor ranks T2nd in the league for Goals (13) this season.
Vancouver Canucks Player Prop Facts
- Liam Ohgren has scored a goal in each of the Canucks’ last three games against Western Conference opponents.
- Elias Pettersson has recorded at least one assist in each of the Canucks’ last seven games against Western Conference opponents.
- Elias Pettersson has recorded 10 career blocks against the Jets – most against any opponent (including playoffs).
Matchup/League Facts
- The Winnipeg Jets rank T29th in the league for goals per game this season (2.44).
- The Winnipeg Jets rank 29th in the league for goals against per game this season (3.63).
- The Vancouver Canucks rank 32nd in the league for goals against per game this season (4.53).
- The Vancouver Canucks rank 31st in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (63.16%).