The Winnipeg Jets and Pittsburgh Penguins meet Saturday in NHL action at the PPG Paints Arena. Here’s a Penguins vs. Jets Prediction. This article will include a Penguins vs. Jets Pick.
Winnipeg Jets Betting Preview
The Winnipeg Jets lost to the Predators and Bruins and play the Rangers next. The Jets have lost 4 of their last 6 games.
The Winnipeg Jets are averaging 2.81 goals per game and are scoring 18 percent of their power play opportunities. Mark Scheifele leads Winnipeg with 31 goals, Kyle Connor has 47 assists, and Gabriel Vilardi has 131 shots on goal. Defensively, the Winnipeg Jets are allowing 3.07 goals per game and are killing 78.7 percent of their opponents’ power plays. Connor Hellebuyck has given up 130 goals on 1,268 shots faced, and Eric Comrie has allowed 58 goals on 554 shots.
Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Preview
The Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Avs and lost to the Hurricanes and play the Canes next. The Penguins have lost 6 of their last 9 games.
The Pittsburgh Penguins are averaging 3.44 goals per game and are scoring 25.1 percent of their power play opportunities. Sidney Crosby leads Pittsburgh with 28 goals, Erik Karlsson has 43 assists, and Bryan Rust has 158 shots on goal. Defensively, the Pittsburgh Penguins are allowing 2.94 goals per game and are killing 84.2 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Arturs Silovs has allowed 90 goals on 849 shots faced, while Tristan Jarry has given up 36 goals on 396 shots.
Why the Pittsburgh Penguins will win
- The Penguins have won seven of their last eight home games when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Jets have lost six of their last seven away games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Penguins have covered the puck line in each of their last six games against Central Division opponents.
- The Jets have failed to cover the puck line in six of their last seven day games following a road loss.
- The Jets have lost the third period in each of their last six road games against Metropolitan Division opponents when tied after the second period.
Why the Winnipeg Jets will win
- The underdogs have won five of the Jets’ last six games.
- The Penguins have lost eight of their last nine Saturday games as favorites.
- The Penguins have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last 10 Saturday games as home favorites.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in 14 of the Jets’ last 15 games.
- The Penguins have lost the second period in seven of their last eight home games when trailing after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Penguins’ last seven games has gone OVER the total goals line.
- Eleven of the Jets’ last 12 games against Metropolitan Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Penguins’ last eight games as home favorites following a shootout loss.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Jets’ last seven games as underdogs.
Pittsburgh Penguins Player Prop Facts
- Anthony Mantha has scored a goal in each of the Penguins’ last four games against Central Division opponents.
- Evgeni Malkin has recorded at least one assist in each of his last six appearances with the Penguins as home favorites.
- Bryan Rust has scored a goal in each of his last three appearances—the equal-longest active streak in the league.
Winnipeg Jets Player Prop Facts
- Mark Scheifele has scored at least one goal in each of the Jets’ last five road games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Kyle Connor has recorded at least one assist in 11 of the Jets’ last 13 road games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Brad Lambert has recorded two hits against the Penguins this season—the most against any opponent.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Pittsburgh Penguins rank 1st in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (84.16%).
- The Pittsburgh Penguins rank 3rd in the league in power play percentage this season (25.13%).
- The Winnipeg Jets have recorded the equal-longest losing streak (11 games) in the NHL this season.
- The Winnipeg Jets have suffered the equal-most losses when leading after Period 2 this season (9).
Penguins vs Jets Prediction
The Jets have won four straight games against the Penguins, but they’ve had issues on the road this season and their playoff chances are fading with each loss. the Jets have also had issues on the road all season. The Penguins are getitng healthier and they’re at home with the early start time. These spots usually benefit the home team. The Penguins need to take advantage of spots like this as they close in on a potential playoff spot. Give me the Penguins and the somewhat reasonable price.