In this article we will formulate a Jets vs Maple Leafs prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, January 17th 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 19-22-5 this season after they defeated Minnesota by a score of 6-2 in their last game. Winnipeg scored three goals in the first period and three goals in the second to get a very nice road win. The Jets were out shot by a total of 34-29, won 50% of the face-offs, and went 2-4 on the power play in the game. Winnipeg got goals from Pearson, Scheifele, Toews, Vilardi, Morrissey, and Stanley, while Hellebuyck stopped 32 out of 34 shots, which was a .941 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Winnipeg defeated the Islanders by a score of 5-4 and the Devils by a score of 4-3. The Jets have won four games in a row and they are currently last in the Central standings with 43 points. Winnipeg has scored 3.04 goals per game and they have allowed 3.11 goals against per game, while also going 20.0% on the power play and 78.3% on the penalty kill this season. Mark Scheifele has led Winnipeg with 23 goals and 35 assists, while Kyle Connor has added 22 goals and 33 assists. The projected starting goalie for Winnipeg is Connor Hellebuyck, who is 12-12-4 with a 2.73 goals against average and a .901 save percentage this season.
Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Preview
The Toronto Maple Leafs are 23-16-8 this year after they lost to Vegas in overtime by a score of 6-5 in their last game. Toronto led 3-1 in the first, 4-2 in the second, and 5-3 in the third, but they blew the lead and lost in overtime. The Maple Leafs were out shot by a total of 33-28, won 62.3% of the face-offs, and went 1-1 on the power play in the game. Toronto got goals from Laughton, Matthews, Nylander, Tavares, and Rielly, while Woll stopped 27 out of 33 shots, which was an .818 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Toronto lost to the Mammoth by a score of 6-1, but did beat the Avalanche by a score of 4-3 before that. The Maple Leafs have lost two games in a row and they are currently sixth in the Atlantic standings with 54 points. Toronto has scored 3.36 goals per game and they have allowed 3.28 goals against per game, while also going 17.2% on the power play and 83.9% on the penalty kill this season. William Nylander is the leading scorer for Toronto, but he is out with an injury, while John Tavares has added 17 goals and 25 assists. The projected starting goalie for Toronto is Joseph Woll, who is 11-4-3 with a 2.73 goals against average and a .914 save percentage this year.
Why the Winnipeg Jets will win
- The Maple Leafs have lost each of their last six road games after coming off overtime.
- The home team has won 14 of the Maple Leafs’ last 16 games.
- The Maple Leafs have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight road games against Central Division opponents.
- The Jets have covered the puck line in three of their last four night games.
- The Jets have won the first period in each of their last five night games.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Jets’ last six games have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Maple Leafs’ last six Saturday games as underdogs have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Jets’ last 12 games as home favorites.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Maple Leafs’ last four road games against the Jets.
Winnipeg Jets Player Prop Facts
- Mark Scheifele has recorded at least one assist in seven of his last eight appearances against the Maple Leafs.
- Mark Scheifele has scored a goal in each of his last six appearances with the Jets as home favorites against the Maple Leafs.
Toronto Maple Leafs Player Prop Facts
- Oliver Ekman-Larsson has recorded at least one assist in each of the Maple Leafs’ last three games against Central Division opponents.
- William Nylander has scored at least one goal in five of his last six appearances.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Winnipeg Jets have recorded the longest losing streak (11 games) in the NHL this season.
- The Winnipeg Jets have recorded the longest road losing streak (9 games) in the NHL this season.
- The Toronto Maple Leafs rank 4th in the league for goals per game this season (3.36).
- The Toronto Maple Leafs rank 4th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (83.87%).
Jets vs Maple Leafs Prediction
Winnipeg comes into this matchup last in the Central standings, but they have won four games in a row and they have scored 4+ in all four wins. The Jets are 11-9-3 at home this year, while the Maple Leafs are 7-11-3 on the road. Toronto has lost two games in a row and they allowed six goals in each loss. The Maple Leafs have gone to overtime in three of their last five games, but this Winnipeg team is playing their best hockey of the season. Take the Jets to win here.