In this article, we will formulate a Winnipeg Jets vs Minnesota Wild Prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, October 13th, at the Canada Life Centre.
Wild Fell Just Short
After winning the first game, the Wild was competitive on Saturday against the Seattle Kraken, but they ended up falling short. The Kraken scored four goals against them and ended up beating the Wild in a shootout. At the end of the second period they were tied 2-2 but in the third period the defense struggled. Kirill Kaprizov had a strong game, scoring a goal and adding two assists. Matt also scored a goal and added an assist. Marc Andre Fleury started in a goal, and he saved 30 of the 34 shots that he faced. In the first game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, the Wild were able to secure the 3-2 victory.
Jets Have Won Two Straight
The Jets have won two straight games to start the season, and they are looking for their third straight win here. In the first game against the Edmonton Oilers they secured the 6-0 victory and in the last game against the Chicago Blackhawks they were able to secure the 2-1 victory. Mark Scheifele was the star of the show for the Jets, scoring two goals and finishing with six shots on goal. Connor Hellebuyk was the star of the show, and he saved 25 of the 26 shots he faced. The Jets have the more well rested legs heading into this game, and that is something they are going to need to get advantage of.
Why the Jets Will Beat the Wild
- The Jets have won each of their last nine home games following an overtime win.
- The Wild have lost 14 of their last 15 games as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
- The Wild have failed to cover the puck line in six of their last seven road openers.
- The Jets have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight Sunday night games.
- The Wild have lost the first period in seven of their last nine games as underdogs after coming off overtime.
Winnipeg Jets vs Minnesota Wild Prediction
The Jets were already home while the Wild were playing an overtime game on Saturday, and the tired legs are going to hurt them. The Jets’ offense is going to have no issue running up the score here, and that is going to be the difference here. The Wild are going to struggle to get even two goals here, and it’s going to be Minnesota that comes out on top. Back the Jets on the puck line to cash.