In this article we will formulate an Edmonton Oilers vs Winnipeg Jets betting prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, March 26th at the Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:
- The Oilers recent form and recent player performance
- The Jets recent form and recent play performance
- Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Edmonton
- Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Winnipeg
- Recent betting trends in games played between Edmonton and Winnipeg
- A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between Edmonton and Winnipeg
Oilers Preview
The Edmonton Oilers are 42-23-4 this season after they lost to Ottawa by a score of 5-3 in their last game. Edmonton led 3-1 in the second period, but they allowed the last four goals for the loss. The Oilers out shot Ottawa by a total of 36-16 and went 2-3 on the power play in the game. Edmonton lost to Toronto by a score of 6-3 in the game prior to Ottawa, but did beat Buffalo and Montreal before that. The Oilers are scoring 3.57 goals per game and they are allowing 2.90 goals against per game, while going 27.5% on the power play and 79.3% on the penalty kill. Connor McDavid has led Edmonton with 26 goals, 91 assists, and 226 shots on goal. The projected starting goalie for Edmonton is Stuart Skinner, who is 31-14-4 this year with a 2.65 goals against average and a .905 save percentage.
Jets Preview
The Winnipeg Jets are 44-22-5 this year after they lost to Washington by a score of 3-0 in their last game. Winnipeg allowed three goals in the third period in the shutout loss. The Jets out shot Washington by a total of 27-19 and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Winnipeg lost to the Islanders by a score of 6-3 and the Devils by a score of 4-1 in the two games prior to Washington. The Jets are scoring 3.07 goals per game and they are allowing 2.42 goals against per game, while going 18.8% on the power play and 76.5% on the penalty kill. Mark Scheifele has led Winnipeg with 22 goals, 41 assists, and 141 shots on goal. The projected starting goalie for Winnipeg is Connor Hellebuyck, who is 32-17-3 this year with a 2.39 goals against average and a .920 save percentage.
Winnipeg Jets Team Facts
- The underdogs have won each of the Jets’ last four games.
- The Jets have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight home games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Jets’ last seven games.
- The home team has won the first period in each of the last four games between the Oilers and Jets.
Edmonton Oilers Team Facts
- The Oilers have won each of their last 11 night games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Oilers have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four night games against Central Division opponents.
- The Oilers have lost the first period in each of their last four night games at Canada Life Centre.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in 21 of the Oilers’ last 22 night games.
Oilers vs Jets Betting Prediction
Both of these teams come into this matchup on small losing streaks and will look to turn things around with a win here. Edmonton has been out scored 11-6 in their last two games and they are 19-15-1 on the road, while Winnipeg has been out scored 13-4 in their last three games and they are 23-9-2 at home this year. Both of these teams have very solid defensive numbers on the season, but Winnipeg is only allowing 2.42 goals against per game. Edmonton is the much better offensive team in this game, but I am going to take Winnipeg, as they have been very solid on home ice this season.