In this article, we will formulate a Winnipeg Jets vs Nashville Predators prediction for this NHL game on Monday, December 30th 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 26-10-1 this year after they defeated Ottawa by a score of 4-2 in their last game. Winnipeg trailed 2-0 in the second period, but they were able to score the last four goals in the game for the win. The Jets were outshot by a total of 35-23, won 39.1% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Winnipeg got goals from Connor, Ehlers, Scheifele, and Vilardi, while Hellebuyck stopped 33 out of 35 shots in the game.
Prior to that win, the Jets defeated the Maple Leafs by a score of 5-2 and the Wild by a score of 5-0. Winnipeg has scored 3.70 goals per game and they have allowed 2.46 goals against per game, while also going 31.3% on the power play and 80.2% on the penalty kill this season. Kyle Connor has led Winnipeg with 22 goals, 27 assists, and 124 shots on goal, while Connor Hellebuyck is 23-5-1 with a 2.06 goals-against average and a .928 save percentage this year.
Nashville Predators Betting Preview
The Nashville Predators are 11-18-7 this season after they lost to St. Louis by a score of 7-4 in their last game. Nashville allowed four goals in the first period and could never find the tying goal in the loss. The Predators outshot St. Louis by a total of 30-29, won 47.6% of the face-offs, and went 2-4 on the power play in the game. Nashville got goals from Jankowski, Marchessault, Stamkos, and Blankenburg, while Saros stopped 10 out of 15 shots in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Predators defeated the Hurricanes by a score of 5-2 and the Kings by a score of 3-2. Nashville has scored 2.44 goals per game and they have allowed 3.17 goals against per game, while also going 19.2% on the power play and 86.9% on the penalty kill this season. Filip Forsberg has led Nashville with nine goals, 21 assists, and 122 shots on goal, while Juuse Saros is 8-15-6 with a 2.81 goals-against average and a .903 save percentage this year.
Why the Jets will beat the Predators
- The Predators have lost eight of their last nine road games.
- The Jets have won 11 of their last 12 games following a home win.
- The home team has covered the puck line in five of the Jets’ last six games.
- The Predators have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five road games.
- The Jets have won the first period in each of their last five games as favorites following a home win.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Jets’ last nine night games against Central Division opponents has gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Six of the last seven night games between teams from the same division have gone OVER the total goal line.
- Five of the Predators’ last six road games following a road loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Jets’ last 11 games against Western Conference opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Predators’ last nine road games against Central Division opponents.
Winnipeg Jets Player Prop Facts
- Josh Morrissey has recorded at least one point in each of the Jets’ last eight home games.
- Josh Morrissey has recorded at least one assist in seven of the Jets’ last eight home games.
- Mark Scheifele has scored at least one goal in four of the Jets’ last five games.
Nashville Predators Player Prop Facts
- Roman Josi has recorded at least one assist in each of his last six appearances with the Predators as underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
- Jonathan Marchessault has recorded at least one point in each of the Predators’ last eight games.
- Jonathan Marchessault has scored at least one goal in each of the Predators’ last five games.
Winnipeg Jets vs Nashville Predators Prediction
Winnipeg comes into this matchup looking for their fourth straight win and they have allowed a total of four goals in their previous three games. The Jets are 13-3-1 at home this year, while the Predators are 3-11-4 on the road. Nashville has played slightly better over the last two weeks, but they are still way too inconsistent and really struggle away from home. Take the Jets -1.5 here.