In this article we will formulate a Winnipeg Jets vs Ottawa Senators prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, December 28th 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 25-10-1 this year after they defeated Toronto by a score of 5-2 in their last game. Winnipeg led 2-1 in the third period and they were able to add three goals in the win. The Jets out shot Toronto by a total of 27-25, won 46.9% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. Winnipeg got goals from Connor (2) and Scheifele (3), while Hellebuyck stopped 23 out of 25 shots in the game.
Prior to that win, the Jets defeated the Wild by a score of 5-0, but did lose to the Ducks by a score of 3-2 before that. Winnipeg has scored 3.69 goals per game and they have allowed 2.47 goals against per game, while also going 32.1% on the power play and 79.4% on the penalty kill this season. Kyle Connor has led Winnipeg with 21 goals, 26 assists, and 122 shots on goal, while Connor Hellebuyck is 22-5-1 with a 2.07 goals against average and a .927 save percentage this year.
Ottawa Senators Betting Preview
The Ottawa Senators are 18-14-2 this season after they lost to Edmonton by a score of 3-1 in their last game. Ottawa tied the game at one in the second period, but they couldn’t find any more offense in the loss. The Senators recorded 21 shots on goal, won 60.4% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Ottawa got their lone goal from Cousins, while Ullmark stopped six out of seven shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Senators won six games in a row and allowed two goals or fewer in five of those six wins. Ottawa has scored 3.09 goals per game and they have allowed 2.85 goals against per game, while also going 23.7% on the power play and 77.3% on the penalty kill this season. Tim Stutzle has led Ottawa with 11 goals, 28 assists, and 69 shots on goal, while Leevi Merilainen is 1-1-0 with a 3.72 goals against average and an .846 save percentage this year.
Why the Jets will beat the Senators
- The Jets have won each of their last five games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Senators have lost 11 of their last 13 road games against Central Division opponents.
- The Jets have covered the puck line in each of their last four home games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Senators have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four night games following a road loss.
- The Jets have won the first period in each of their last four games at Canada Life Centre.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the last four games between the Senators and Jets have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Five of the Senators’ last six road games against Central Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Jets’ last 10 home games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in eight of the Senators’ last nine games following a road loss.
Winnipeg Jets Player Prop Facts
- Kyle Connor has scored at least one goal in each of the Jets’ last five games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Kyle Connor has recorded at least one point in each of the Jets’ last nine games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Josh Morrissey has recorded at least one assist in each of the Jets’ last seven home games against Atlantic Division opponents.
Ottawa Senators Player Prop Facts
- Tim Stuetzle has recorded at least one assist in each of the Senators’ last nine road games against Central Division opponents.
- Brady Tkachuk has scored at least one goal in three of the Senators’ last four games against Central Division opponents.
- Tim Stuetzle has recorded at least one point in each of the Senators’ last nine road games against Central Division opponents.
Winnipeg Jets vs Ottawa Senators Prediction
Winnipeg comes into this matchup after winning four of their last five games and they have allowed a total of two goals in their last two games. The Jets are 12-3-1 at home this year, while the Senators are 8-8-1 on the road. Ottawa had their winning streak snapped in their last game and they will be on the fifth game of this road trip. The Senators have played very well over the last two weeks, but Winnipeg is fantastic at home. Take the Jets here.