In this article, we will formulate a Winnipeg Jets vs Anaheim Ducks prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, January 2nd 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 27-11-1 this year after they lost to Colorado by a score of 5-2 in their last game. Winnipeg tied the game at two in the second period, but they allowed the last three goals in the game for the loss. The Jets were outshot by a total of 38-22, won 48.7% of the face-offs, and went 0-0 on the power play in the game. Winnipeg got goals from Kupari and Vilardi, while Comrie stopped 33 out of 36 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Jets defeated the Predators by a score of 3-0 and the Senators by a score of 4-2. Winnipeg has won four of their last five games and they are currently first in the Central standings with 55 points. Winnipeg has scored 3.64 goals per game and they have allowed 2.46 goals against per game, while also going 32.5% on the power play and 78.8% on the penalty kill this season. Kyle Connor has led Winnipeg with 22 goals, 29 assists, and 131 shots on goal, while Mark Scheifele has added 22 goals, 22 assists, and 88 shots on goal this year. Connor Hellebuyck is 24-5-1 with a 2.00 goals-against average and a .930 save percentage this season.
Anaheim Ducks Betting Preview
The Anaheim Ducks are 15-17-4 this season after they defeated New Jersey by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Anaheim led 2-0 in the third period, but they needed a late goal with about four minutes left for the win. The Ducks were outshot by a total of 34-26, won 45.6% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Anaheim got goals from Fabbri, Strome, and Terry, while Dostal stopped 32 out of 34 shots in the win.
Prior to that game, the Ducks defeated the Oilers by a score of 5-3 but did lose to the Flyers by a score of 3-1 before that. Anaheim has split their last six games and they are currently seventh in the Pacific standings with 34 points. Anaheim has scored 2.47 goals per game and they have allowed 3.06 goals against per game, while also going 12.4% on the power play and 74.5% on the penalty kill this season. Troy Terry has led Anaheim with 11 goals, 17 assists, and 94 shots on goal, while Ryan Strome has added seven goals, 12 assists, and 67 shots on goal this year. John Gibson is 5-5-1 with a 2.93 goals-against average and a .909 save percentage this season.
Why the Jets will beat the Ducks
- The Ducks have lost each of their last nine games at Canada Life Centre.
- The Jets have won each of their last eight games as home favorites against the Ducks.
- The home team has covered the puck line in seven of the Jets’ last eight games.
- The Ducks have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five night games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Ducks have lost the second period in seven of their last eight road games against Central Division opponents.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Ducks’ last 12 games following a win has gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Jets’ last seven home games against Western Conference opponents has gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Jets’ last 13 games against Western Conference opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Ducks’ last 11 games against Central Division opponents.
Winnipeg Jets Player Prop Facts
- Gabriel Vilardi has scored at least one goal in four of the Jets’ last five night games.
- Nikolaj Ehlers has recorded at least one point in each of his last seven appearances against Pacific Division opponents.
- Kyle Connor has recorded at least one assist in each of the Jets’ last four home games.
Anaheim Ducks Player Prop Facts
- Pavel Mintyukov has recorded a point in each of his last four road appearances against Western Conference opponents.
- Jackson LaCombe has recorded an assist in each of the Ducks’ last three games.
Winnipeg Jets vs Anaheim Ducks Prediction
Winnipeg comes into this matchup after having their winning streak snapped last time out, but they have been one of the best teams in the NHL this year. The Jets are 14-3-1 at home this season and they have allowed two goals or fewer in four of their last five. Anaheim is 7-6-3 on the road this year and they have won two games in a row against the Devils and Oilers. I do like how Anaheim has played in their last two games, but I have to side with the red-hot Jets at home here.