In this article, we will formulate a Predators vs Jets prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, February 27th at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Nashville Predators Betting Preview
The Nashville Predators are 20-30-7 this year after they lost to Florida by a score of 4-1 in their last game. Nashville cut the deficit to 2-1 in the third period but allowed two late goals in the loss. The Predators were outshot by a total of 25-18, won 48.3% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Nashville got their lone goal from McCarron, while Saros stopped 21 out of 25 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Predators lost to the Devils by a score of 5-0 but did beat the Avalanche by a score of 2-1 before that. Nashville has lost eight of their last ten games and they are currently second to last in the Central standings with 47 points. Nashville has scored 2.56 goals per game and they have allowed 3.32 goals against per game, while also going 20.4% on the power play and 80.5% on the penalty kill this season. Filip Forsberg has led Nashville with 21 goals, 32 assists, and 205 shots on goal, while Jonathan Marchessault has added 18 goals, 27 assists, and 168 shots on goal this year. Juuse Saros is 12-24-6 with a 2.93 goals against average and an .899 save percentage this season.
Winnipeg Jets Betting Preview
The Winnipeg Jets are 42-14-3 this season after they defeated Ottawa by a score of 4-1 in their last game. Winnipeg scored the first three goals in the game and put the game away with an empty net goal in the third. The Jets outshot Ottawa by a total of 39-25, won 40% of the face-offs, and went 0-4 on the power play in the game. Winnipeg got goals from Appleton, Connor, Perfetti, and Scheifele, while Hellebuyck stopped 24 out of 25 shots in the win.
Prior to that game, the Jets defeated the Sharks by a score of 2-1 and the Blues by a score of 4-3. Winnipeg has won 11 games in a row and they are currently first in the Central standings with 87 points. Winnipeg has scored 3.57 goals per game and they have allowed 2.38 goals against per game, while also going 32.5% on the power play and 79.3% on the penalty kill this season. Kyle Connor has led Winnipeg with 30 goals, 41 assists, and 191 shots on goal, while Mark Scheifele has added 32 goals, 33 assists, and 125 shots on goal. Eric Comrie is 6-7-1 with a 2.59 goals against average and a .910 save percentage this season.
Why the Jets will beat the Predators
- The Jets have won each of their last 11 games.
- The Predators have lost eight of their last 10 games.
- The Jets have covered the puck line in five of their last six road games.
- The Predators have failed to cover the puck line in nine of their last 11 games.
- The Jets have won the second period in each of their last eight road games against Central Division opponents when trailing after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Jets’ last nine night games against opponents on a losing streak has gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Predators’ last four games as underdogs against opponents on a winning streak has gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Four of the last five games between teams from the same division have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Jets’ last nine games as favorites against Central Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3’ market has hit in each of the last seven games between the Jets and Predators.
Nashville Predators Player Prop Facts
- Filip Forsberg has scored at least one goal in each of the Predators’ last six Thursday games against Western Conference opponents at Bridgestone Arena.
- Roman Josi has recorded at least one point in each of the Predators’ last 11 home games against Central Division opponents.
- Roman Josi has recorded at least one assist in each of the Predators’ last seven games as home underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
Winnipeg Jets Player Prop Facts
- Gabriel Vilardi has scored at least one goal in four of the Jets’ last five road games against Western Conference opponents.
- Nikolaj Ehlers has recorded at least one point in each of the Jets’ last nine games as favorites.
- Kyle Connor has recorded at least one assist in each of the Jets’ last four games.
- Josh Morrissey has recorded seven blocks against the Predators this season – most against any opponent.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Nashville Predators rank 30th in the league for goals per game this season (2.56).
- The Nashville Predators rank 27th in the league for goals against per game this season (3.32).
- The Winnipeg Jets rank 1st in the league for goals against per game this season (2.36).
- The Winnipeg Jets rank 1st in the league in power play percentage this season (31.68%).
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Predators vs Jets Prediction
Winnipeg comes into this matchup as one of the top teams in the NHL this season, but they will be on a back-to-back in this game and will be on the road. The Jets have been very strong on the road this season, while the Predators are 14-12-3 at home. Nashville has scored a total of three goals in their last three games and they continue to underachieve. I know Winnipeg is on a back-to-back and has their backup goalie in the net, but there is no way I can back Nashville in their current form. Take the Jets to get another win in this game.