In this article, we will formulate a Jets vs Red Wings Prediction for this NHL game on Wednesday, December 31st. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Detroit Red Wings Preview
The Red Wings have 49 points this season with a 23-14-3 record, and are 19-21 ATS and 20-15 in over/under. They have a 13-7-1 home record and a 10-7-2 road record and are sitting 2nd in the Atlantic Division. They are coming off a 3-2 home overtime win over the Maple Leafs, and their previous three games were a 5-2 road loss to the Hurricanes, a 4-3 home overtime win over the Stars, and a 3-2 home overtime win over the Capitals.
Offensively, the Red Wings are averaging 3.08 goals per game and are scoring 25% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.18 goals per game and are killing 80% of their opponent’s power plays.
Lucas Raymond leads the Red Wings with 42 points, also leading the team in assists with 31, while Alex DeBrincat leads the team in goals with 20. John Gibson is the starting goalie for the Red Wings, and he has a 12-8-1 record, with 3.07 GAA and .891 SV%. Cam Talbot is the backup goalie and he has a 11-6-2 record, with 2.94 GAA and .889 SV%.
Winnipeg Jets Preview
The Jets have 34 points this season with a 15-18-4 record, and are 17-20 ATS and 20-17 in over/under. They have a 8-8-2 home record and a 7-10-2 road record and are sitting 7th in the Central Division. They are coming off a 3-1 home loss to the Oilers, and their previous three games were a 4-3 home overtime loss to the Wild, a 4-3 road overtime loss to the Coyotes, and a 3-2 road loss to the Avalanche.
Offensively, the Jets are averaging 2.86 goals per game and are scoring 19.8% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.05 goals per game and are killing 80% of their opponent’s power plays.
Mark Scheifele leads the Jets with 45 points, also leading the team in goals with 18, adding a team-high 27 assists. Connor Hellebuyck is the starting goalie for the Jets, and he has a 9-9-3 record, with 2.53 GAA and .908 SV%. Eric Comrie is the backup goalie and he has a 6-8-1 record, with 3.30 GAA and .886 SV%.
Winnipeg Jets @ Detroit Red Wings Betting Trends: December 31, 2025
Why the Detroit Red Wings will win
- The Jets have lost each of their last 10 games as road underdogs.
- The Red Wings have won eight of their last nine night games at Little Caesars Arena after coming off overtime.
- The Jets have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The favorites have covered the puck line in four of the last five games between the Jets and Red Wings.
- The Jets have lost the first period in each of their last seven games as road underdogs.
Why the Winnipeg Jets will win
- The Red Wings have lost each of their last four games as home favorites against Central Division opponents.
- The Jets have won four of their last five games as underdogs against the Red Wings.
- The Red Wings have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last 12 games as home favorites against opponents on a losing streak.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the Red Wings’ last six games at Little Caesars Arena.
- The Red Wings have lost the third period in each of their last six games as home favorites following a home win.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Red Wings’ last seven games against opponents on a losing streak have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Jets’ last four games against the Red Wings following a loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Seven of the last eight Wednesday night games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Red Wings’ last 12 games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Jets’ last seven games against Atlantic Division opponents.
Detroit Red Wings Player Prop Facts
- Emmitt Finnie has scored a goal in each of the Red Wings’ last three games against Central Division opponents.
- Moritz Seider has recorded at least one assist in each of the Red Wings’ last six games against the Jets.
- Dylan Larkin ranks T2nd in the league for Game Winning Goals (5) this season.
Winnipeg Jets Player Prop Facts
- Kyle Connor has scored at least one goal in each of the Jets’ last seven road games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Jonathan Toews has recorded at least one assist in eight of his last nine road appearances against the Red Wings.
- Neal Pionk has scored five career goals against the Red Wings – most against any opponent (including playoffs).
Matchup/League Facts
- The Detroit Red Wings rank T4th in the league in power play percentage this season (25.00%).
- The Detroit Red Wings rank 32nd in the league in short handed goals this season (0).
- The Winnipeg Jets rank T6th in the league in short handed goals this season (4).
- The Winnipeg Jets rank T27th in the league for Period 3 goals scored per game this season (0.92).
Jets vs Red Wings Prediction
The Jets are 4-1 in their last 5 meetings against the Red Wings and the over is 5-1 in their last 6 meetings.
In this Jets vs Red Wings Prediction, the Red Wings are coming as -129 home favorites. The Red Wings have been the better team this season as they have more points and wins than the Jets and almost twice as many home wins as the Jets have on the road. They have been in very good form lately, with a 6-2 record in their last 8 games, including three straight home wins, while on the other hand, the Jets are on a free fall, with a 1-9 record in their last 10 games and six consecutive defeats on the road. Take the Red Wings to get the job done at home in this one.