In this article we will formulate a Jets vs Ducks prediction for this NHL game on Friday, October 9th 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 3-0-1 this season after they defeated the Avalanche by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Winnipeg blew a 2-1 lead in the third period, but they scored with 60 seconds left to escape with the win. The Jets were out shot by a total of 34-19, won 49.2% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Winnipeg was led by Kyle Connor, who had two goals and four shots, while Stuart Skinner stopped 32 out of 34 shots, which was a .941 save percentage in the win.
Prior to that game, Winnipeg defeated the Penguins by a score of 3-2 and the Red Wings by a score of 3-2. The Jets have scored 3.00 goals per game and they have allowed 2.50 goals against per game, while also going 40.0% on the power play and 90.0% on the penalty kill this season. Kyle Connor has led the team with five goals and two assists, while Stuart Skinner is 2-0-1 with a 2.62 goals against average and a .920 save percentage this season.
Anaheim Ducks Betting Preview
The Anaheim Ducks are 2-1-0 this year after they lost to the Oilers by a score of 5-2 in their last game. Anaheim led 2-0 after the first period, but they allowed five goals in the second for the loss. The Ducks out shot Edmonton by a total of 31-19, won 41.5% of the face-offs, and went 2-7 on the power play in the game. Anaheim was led by Beckett Sennecke, who had two goals and seven shots, while Lukas Dostal stopped 12 out of 17 shots, which was a .706 save percentage in the loss.
Prior to that game, Anaheim defeated the Panthers by a score of 3-2 and the Golden Knights by a score of 4-3. The Ducks have scored 3.00 goals per game and they have allowed 3.33 goals against per game, while also going 38.5% on the power play and 81.8% on the penalty kill this season. Leo Carlsson has led the team with one goal and six assists, while Lukas Dostal is 2-1-0 with a 3.67 goals against average and an .872 save percentage this year.
Why the Winnipeg Jets will win
- The Ducks have lost seven of their last eight games at Canada Life Centre following a loss.
- The Jets have won 10 of their last 12 home games against the Ducks.
- The Ducks have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games against Central Division opponents.
- The Jets have covered the puck line in four of their last five home games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Ducks have lost the third period in seven of their last eight games as road underdogs against Western Conference opponents when trailing after the second period.
Why the Anaheim Ducks will win
- The underdogs have won each of the Jets’ last four games at Canada Life Centre.
- The Jets have lost six of their last seven games as home favorites.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in 17 of the Jets’ last 18 games at Canada Life Centre.
- The Jets have failed to cover the puck line in 15 of their last 16 games as favorites.
- The Jets have lost the third period in each of their last seven games as home favorites when trailing after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Ducks’ last four games against the Jets following a home loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Six of the Jets’ last seven home games following a home win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Ducks’ last 11 games following a loss.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Jets’ last 10 games as favorites.
Winnipeg Jets Player Prop Facts
- Cole Perfetti has scored a goal in each of the Jets’ last three games.
- Josh Morrissey has recorded at least one assist in five of the Jets’ last six home games against the Ducks.
Anaheim Ducks Player Prop Facts
- Beckett Sennecke has scored the first goal in four of the Ducks’ last five games against Western Conference opponents.
- Beckett Sennecke has scored at least one goal in each of the Ducks’ last five games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
- Leo Carlsson has recorded at least one assist in each of the Ducks’ last four games.
Jets vs Ducks Prediction
Winnipeg comes into this matchup on a three game winning streak and they have won all three by a score of 3-2. The Jets are 1-0-1 at home this year, while the Ducks are 1-0-0 on the road. Anaheim played a very bad second period against the Oilers in their last game, but they have been decent to start the season. I think the Ducks are the better team, so give me Anaheim and the small plus money here.