In this article, we will formulate a Winnipeg Jets vs Boston Bruins prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, December 10th 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 20-9-0 this year after they lost to Columbus by a score of 4-1 in their last game. Winnipeg led 1-0 in the second period, but they allowed the last four goals in the loss. The Jets were outshot by a total of 28-25, won 67.4% of the face-offs, and went 1-4 on the power play in the game. Winnipeg got their lone goal from Connor, while Comrie stopped 24 out of 27 shots in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Jets defeated Chicago by a score of 4-2 and Buffalo by a score of 3-2. Winnipeg has scored 3.55 goals per game and they have allowed 2.59 goals against per game, while also going 29.1% on the power play and 78.4% on the penalty kill this season. Kyle Connor has led Winnipeg with 15 goals, 18 assists, and 97 shots on goal, while Connor Hellebuyck is 17-5-0 with a 2.14 goals-against average and a .925 save percentage this year.
Boston Bruins Betting Preview
The Boston Bruins are 15-11-3 this season after they defeated the Flyers in overtime by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Boston trailed 3-1 in the third period, but they were able to force overtime, where they got the win. The Bruins outshot Philadelphia by a total of 31-26, won 48.5% of the face-offs, and went 1-6 on the power play in the game. Boston got goals from Frederic (2), Marchand, and Zacha, while Swayman stopped 23 out of 26 shots in the win.
Prior to that game, the Bruins won three games in a row against Chicago, Detroit, and Montreal. Boston has scored 2.59 goals per game and they have allowed 3.00 goals against per game, while also going 12% on the power play and 79% on the penalty kill this season. David Pastrnak has led Boston with nine goals, 18 assists, and 115 shots on goal, while Jeremy Swayman is 9-9-2 with a 3.02 goals against average and an .893 save percentage this year.
Why the Bruins will beat the Jets
- The Bruins have won seven of their last eight games against the Jets.
- The Jets have lost three of their last four games as home favorites against opponents on a winning streak.
- The road team has covered the puck line in six of the Bruins’ last seven games.
- The Jets have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five games.
- The Bruins have won the third period in each of their last six games against the Jets following a win.
Total Goals Facts
- Seven of the Jets’ last eight night games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Bruins’ last four games against the Jets following a win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Jets’ last eight home games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Bruins’ last seven games as road underdogs.
Winnipeg Jets Player Prop Facts
- Mark Scheifele has recorded at least one point in each of his last 17 appearances at Canada Life Centre.
- Mark Scheifele has scored at least one goal in each of the Jets’ last four home games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Josh Morrissey has recorded at least one assist in seven of the Jets’ last eight games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
Boston Bruins Player Prop Facts
- David Pastrnak has recorded at least one point in seven of the Bruins’ last eight road games.
- Charlie Coyle has recorded at least one assist in five of the Bruins’ last six games against the Jets.
- Brad Marchand has scored at least one goal in each of the Bruins’ last three road games.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Winnipeg Jets are the only team in the league to rank top 5 for both goals for and goals against per game this season.
- The Winnipeg Jets rank 3rd in the league in power play percentage this season (29.07%).
- The Boston Bruins rank 32nd in the league in power play percentage this season (12.04%).
- The Boston Bruins rank T25th in the league for goals per game this season (2.59).
Winnipeg Jets vs Boston Bruins Prediction
Boston comes into this game on a four-game winning streak and they are playing their best hockey of the season. The Bruins are 6-5-1 on the road, while the Jets are 9-3-0 at home this year. Winnipeg has won two of their last three games, but they have lost five of their last seven and they have scored two goals or fewer in four of their last seven. The Jets started the season as the hottest team in the NHL, but they have cooled off and can’t score consistently right now. Take the Bruins on the road.