Predators vs Jets Prediction 10/18/25 NHL Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a Stars vs Blues Prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, October 18^th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Winnipeg Jets Preview

The Jets have 6 points this season with a 3-1-0 record, and are 2-2-0 ATS and 3-1-0 in over/under. They have a 1-1-0 home record and a 2-0-0 road record and are sitting 2nd in the Central Division. They are coming off a 5-2 road win over the Philadelphia Flyers and will face the Flames, Kraken and Flames next. Offensively, the Jets are averaging 4.25 goals per game and are scoring 25.00% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 2.75 goals per game and are killing 94.44% of their opponent’s power plays.

Mark Scheifele leads Winnipeg with 8 points, five goals and three assists, while Kyle Connor follows with 7 points, 3 goals and 4 assists. Connor Hellebuyck is the starter goalie for the Jets, and he has a 2-1-0 record, with 3.02 GAA and .895 SV%. Eric Comrie is the backup goalie and he has a 1-0-0 record, with 2.00 GAA and .943 SV%.

Nashville Predators Preview

The Predators have 6 points this season with a 2-1-2 record, and are 3-2-0 ATS and 1-4-0 in over/under. They have a 1-0-1 home record and a 1-1-1 road record and are sitting 2nd in the Central Division. They are coming off a 2-3 road loss to the Montreal Canadiens and will face the Ducks, Canucks and Kings next. Offensively, the Predators are averaging 2.80 goals per game and are scoring 10.53% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.00 goals per game and are killing 93.33% of their opponent’s power plays.

Jonathan Marchessault, Erik Haula, and Roman Josi lead Nashville in points with 4 apiece. Marchessault has two goals and two assists, Haula two goals and two assists, and Josi one goal and 3 assists. Juuse Saros is the starter goalie for the Predators, and he has a 2-0-2 record, with 1.94 GAA and .935 SV%. Justus Annunen is the backup goalie and he has a 0-1-0 record, with 5.07 GAA and .808 SV%.

Nashville Predators @ Winnipeg Jets Betting Trends: October 18, 2025

Why the Winnipeg Jets will win

• The favorites have won each of the Jets’ last nine games.
• The Predators have lost 11 of their last 12 road games against opponents on a winning streak.
• The Predators have failed to cover the puck line in eight of their last nine road games against Central Division opponents.
• The home team has covered the puck line in each of the last five games between the Predators and Jets.
• The Jets have won the third period in seven of their last eight games as favorites.

Why the Nashville Predators will win

• The Predators have won four of their last six games as underdogs after coming off overtime.
• The Jets have lost four of their last six games as favorites following a road win.
• The Predators have covered the puck line in nine of their last 10 games as road underdogs after coming off overtime.
• The Jets have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight games as home favorites against opponents on a losing streak.
• The Predators have won the second period in four of their last five games as underdogs.

Total Goals Facts

• Eight of the Predators’ last nine road games against opponents on a winning streak have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Six of the Jets’ last seven games as home favorites against opponents on a losing streak have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Predators’ last seven road games.
• The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in three of the Jets’ last four games as favorites against the Predators.

Winnipeg Jets Player Prop Facts

• Mark Scheifele has scored at least one goal in each of the Jets’ last four games as favorites.
• Mark Scheifele has recorded at least one assist in eight of his last nine home appearances against Central Division opponents.
• Mark Scheifele has recorded at least one point in each of his last 16 appearances in home games.
• Mark Scheifele ranks T1st in the league for multi-goal games (2) this season.

Nashville Predators Player Prop Facts

• Filip Forsberg has scored at least one goal in four of his last five road appearances against the Jets.
• Filip Forsberg has recorded at least one point in eight of the Predators’ last nine games as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
• Luke Evangelista has recorded an assist in four of his last five appearances.
• Ryan O’Reilly ranks T2nd in the league for Game Winning Goals (2) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Winnipeg Jets rank 1st in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (94.44%).
• The Winnipeg Jets rank T2nd in the league for goals per game this season (4.25).
• The Nashville Predators rank 4th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (93.33%).
• The Nashville Predators rank 28th in the league in power play percentage this season (10.53%).

Predators vs Jets Prediction

Both teams were tied 2-2 last season, with each one winning twice at home. The Jets won in Winnipeg by 5-2 and 3-0. Under is 3-1 in their last 4 meetings.

In this Predators vs Jets Prediction, the Jets are coming as -180 home favorites. Both teams are coming into this matchup in opposite trajectories, as the Jets have won three straight after losing their season opener, while on the other hand, the Preds are have back-to-back losses and are playing their fourth straight game on the road. Winnipeg is better both offensively and defensively, and I expect them to dominate this game. Take the Winnipeg Jets on the moneyline in this one.