In this article we will formulate a Jets vs Panthers prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, January 22nd 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 20-23-6 this season after they defeated St. Louis by a score of 3-1 in their last game. Winnipeg had their lead cut to 2-1 in the second period, but they added an empty net goal to seal the win. The Jets were out shot by a total of 23-16, won 47.4% of the face-offs, and went 2-3 on the power play in the game. Winnipeg got goals from Scheifele (2) and Morrissey, while Comrie stopped 22 out of 23 shots, which was a .957 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Winnipeg lost to the Blackhawks by a score of 2-0 and the Maple Leafs by a score of 4-3. The Jets have won five of their last seven games and they are currently seventh in the Central standings with 46 points. Winnipeg has scored 2.98 goals per game and they have allowed 3.06 goals against per game, while also going 20.3% on the power play and 78.9% on the penalty kill this season. Mark Scheifele has led Winnipeg with 25 goals and 36 assists, while Kyle Connor has added 23 goals and 35 assists. The projected starting goalie for Winnipeg is Connor Hellebuyck, who is 12-13-5 with a 2.71 goals against average and a .902 save percentage this season.
Florida Panthers Betting Preview
The Florida Panthers are 25-20-3 this year after they lost to San Jose by a score of 4-1 in their last game. Florida cut the deficit to 3-1 in the third period, but couldn’t find anymore offense in the loss. The Panthers out shot San Jose by a total of 36-28, won 50.8% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Florida got their lone goal from Luostarinen, while Bobrovsky stopped 24 out of 27 shots, which was an .889 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Florida defeated the Capitals by a score of 5-2, but lost to the Hurricanes by a score of 9-1 before that. The Panthers have lost two of their last three games and they are currently seventh in the Atlantic standings with 53 points. Florida has scored 3.00 goals per game and they have allowed 3.31 goals against per game, while also going 18.2% on the power play and 82.2% on the penalty kill this season. Sam Reinhart has led Florida with 24 goals and 23 assists, while Brad Marchand has added 23 goals and 23 assists. The projected starting goalie for Florida is Sergei Bobrovsky, who is 19-14-1 with a 3.09 goals against average and an .875 save percentage this year.
Why the Winnipeg Jets will win
- The underdogs have won nine of the Panthers’ last 10 games.
- The Panthers have lost each of their last five games as favorites.
- The Panthers have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last eight games as an away favorite when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Jets have covered the puck line in nine of their last 10 games as home underdogs.
- The Jets have won the second period in each of their last six night games against Eastern Conference opponents at Canada Life Centre when tied after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the last six games between the Panthers and Jets at Canada Life Centre have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Panthers’ last six road games following a home loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Panthers’ last 11 games at Canada Life Centre.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in nine of the Jets’ last 10 games as underdogs.
Winnipeg Jets Player Prop Facts
- Kyle Connor has scored at least one goal in each of the Jets’ last five games against the Panthers at Canada Life Centre.
- Kyle Connor has recorded an assist in each of the Jets’ last five games as underdogs.
- Vladislav Namestnikov has scored 10 career goals against the Panthers – equal-most against any opponent (including playoffs).
Florida Panthers Player Prop Facts
- Carter Verhaeghe has scored a goal in four of his five previous road appearances against the Jets.
- Aleksander Barkov has recorded at least one assist in each of his last seven appearances with the Panthers as favorites against Central Division opponents.
- Sam Reinhart ranks T6th in the league for Game Winning Goals (5) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Winnipeg Jets have recorded the equal-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 Florida Panthers rank 25th in the league for goals against per game this season (3.31).
- The Florida Panthers rank 8th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (82.21%).
Jets vs Panthers Prediction
Winnipeg comes into this matchup playing their best hockey of the season and they have allowed two goals or fewer in three of their last four games. The Jets are 12-9-4 at home this year, while the Panthers are 11-10-0 on the road. Florida has been inconsistent in recent games and they have allowed 15 goals in their last three. The Panthers are dealing with some important injuries and with Winnipeg’s defense showing some improvement, I like the Jets to get another win at home here.