Jets vs Oilers Prediction 1/8/26 NHL Picks Today

In this article we will formulate a Jets vs Oilers prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, January 8th 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 15-21-5 this season after they lost to Vegas in overtime by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Winnipeg led 2-0 in the second and 3-2 in the third, but they allowed the tying goal with about four minutes left and lost with 13 seconds left in overtime. The Jets were out shot by a total of 31-20, won 56.1% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Winnipeg got goals from Connor, Perfetti, and Schenn, while Hellebuyck stopped 27 out of 31 shots, which was an .871 save percentage.

Prior to that game, Winnipeg lost to the Senators by a score of 4-2 and the Maple Leafs by a score of 6-5. The Jets have lost 10 games in a row and they are currently last in the Central standings with 35 points. Winnipeg has scored 2.85 goals per game and they have allowed 3.15 goals against per game, while also going 18.8% on the power play and 77.4% on the penalty kill this season. Kyle Connor has led Winnipeg with 20 goals and 29 assists, while Mark Scheifele has added 20 goals and 28 assists. The projected starting goalie for Winnipeg is Connor Hellebuyck, who is 9-11-4 with a 2.63 goals against average and a .903 save percentage this season. 

Edmonton Oilers Betting Preview

The Edmonton Oilers are 21-16-6 this year after they defeated Nashville by a score of 6-2 in their last game. Edmonton scored the first four goals of the game and they added two goals in the third to seal the win. The Oilers out shot Nashville by a total of 43-26, won 56.7% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. Edmonton got goals from Draisaitl, Kapanen, Lazar, and McDavid (3), while Ingram stopped 24 out of 26 shots, which was a .923 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Edmonton lost to the Flyers by a score of 5-2 and the Bruins by a score of 6-2. The Oilers have lost three of their last five games and they are currently second in the Pacific standings with 48 points. Edmonton has scored 3.37 goals per game and they have allowed 3.33 goals against per game, while also going 33.9% on the power play and 79.7% on the penalty kill this season. Connor McDavid has led Edmonton with 28 goals and 47 assists, while Leon Draisaitl has added 21 goals and 39 assists. The projected starting goalie for Edmonton is Connor Ingram, who is 3-2-0 with a 3.02 goals against average and an .891 save percentage this year. 

Why the Edmonton Oilers will win

• The Jets have lost each of their last 10 games.
• The road team has won seven of the last eight games between the Oilers and Jets.
• The Jets have failed to cover the puck line in eight of their last nine games against Pacific Division opponents.
• The Oilers have covered the puck line in 11 of their last 12 games against the Jets following a home win.
• The Oilers have won the second period in each of their last eight games when leading after the first period.

Total Goals Facts

• Seven of the Oilers’ last eight games as road favorites following a win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Five of the Jets’ last six games against Pacific Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Jets’ last 15 home games.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Oilers’ last 12 games as favorites against opponents on a losing streak.

Winnipeg Jets Player Prop Facts

• Kyle Connor has scored at least one goal in three of the Jets’ last four games against Western Conference opponents.
• Mark Scheifele has recorded an assist in six of the Jets’ last seven games against the Oilers.

Edmonton Oilers Player Prop Facts

• Jack Roslovic has scored a goal in five of his last six appearances with the Oilers as road favorites.
• Connor McDavid has recorded at least one assist in each of the Oilers’ last seven road games against the Jets.

Jets vs Oilers Prediction 

Winnipeg comes into this matchup trying to snap their 10 game losing streak and they will be at home for this one. The Jets are 8-8-3 at home this year, while the Oilers are 10-11-3 on the road. Edmonton has lost three of their last five games and they have scored two goals or fewer in the three losses. The Jets have scored two goals or fewer in three of their last five games and they have allowed 14 goals in their last three. I know Edmonton has goaltending issues, but I can’t trust anything about Winnipeg right now. Take the Oilers here.