Winnipeg Jets vs Minnesota Wild prediction 12-30-23 NHL Picks

The Minnesota Wild and Winnipeg Jets face off on Saturday in an NHL showdown at the Canada Life Centre. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free  Wild vs Jets prediction.

Coaching Change Was All the Wild Needed

It seems all the Wild needed was a coaching change and now all they seem to do is win games. The Wild have won four games in a row including two games against the Boston Bruins. In the last game against the Detroit Red Wings, the offense scored six goals and they ended up winning by three goals. Marcus Johansson scored two goals and also added an assist to pace Minnesota. The Wild on the season are averaging 3.12 goals while their defense is giving up 3.15 goals per game. If the offense continues to find success, the Wild will be in a good spot to pick up another win. 

Can the Jets Offense Bounce Back?

The Jets had won two games in a row heading into the last game and the offense had scored five goals each. In the last game though against the Chicago Blackhawks, the offense only scored one goal and they ended up losing by a goal. The Jets overall this season are averaging 3.33 goals while their defense is giving up 2.52 goals per game. The offense is ranked 11th while the defense is ranked 2nd. The offense will need to be good, but the defense also needs to step up to slow down the offense of the Wild. Falling behind and giving up the first goal could spell some bad news for the Jets here. After this back-to-back set against the Wild, the Jets will meet the Lightning.

Wild vs Jets Betting Prediction

The Wild are going to find success here. The Jets are coming off a game where thety struggled to score and they are going to struggle to score again here. The Wild on the season are averaging 3.12 goals and their offense has a ton of confidence heading into this game. Look for the Wild to score at least four goals here, and the Jets won’t be keeping up. Back the Wild on the money line to cash here.