The Pittsburgh Penguins need a win after losing 6 of their last 9 games. The Winnipeg Jets are riding a 5-game losing streak. Let’s preview this game and give out a Pittsburgh Penguins vs Winnipeg Jets prediction.
Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Preview
The Pittsburgh Penguins recently beat the Canadiens and Jets while losing to the Wild. The Pittsburgh Penguins are averaging 2.96 goals per game and are scoring on 14.1 percent of their power play opportunities. Sidney Crosby leads Pittsburgh with 27 goals, Jake Guentzel has 28 assists, and Evgeni Malkin has 126 shots on goal. Defensively, the Pittsburgh Penguins are allowing 2.64 goals per game and are killing 81.4 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Tristan Jarry has allowed 74 goals on 876 shots faced, and Alex Nedelijkovic has given up 39 goals on 474 shots.
Winnipeg Jets Betting Preview
The Winnipeg Jets recently lost to the Maple Leafs, Penguins, and Flyers. The Winnipeg Jets are averaging 3.04 goals per game and are scoring on 15.1 percent of their power play opportunities. Kyle Connor leads Winnipeg with 19 goals, Mark Scheifele has 28 assists and Nikolaj Ehlers has 145 shots on goal. Defensively, the Winnipeg Jets are allowing 2.35 goals per game and are killing 77.1 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Connor Hellebuyck has given up 80 goals on 1,044 shots faced, while Laurent Brossoit has allowed 29 goals on 361 shots.
Winnipeg Jets Team Facts
- The underdogs have won four of the last five games between the Penguins and Jets at Canada Life Centre.
- The road team has covered the puck line in six of the last seven games between the Penguins and Jets.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3’ market has hit in each of the last six games between the Penguins and Jets at Canada Life Centre.
- The underdogs have won the third period in four of the last five games between the Penguins and Jets at Canada Life Centre.
Pittsburgh Penguins Team Facts
- The Penguins have won each of their last seven games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Penguins have covered the puck line in each of their last seven games as underdogs.
- The Penguins have won the third period in each of their last four night games at Canada Life Centre.
- The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in three of the Penguins’ last four games against opponents on a losing streak.
Pittsburgh Penguins vs Winnipeg Jets prediction
The Pittsburgh Penguins and plus money is always intriguing, especially when they just shutout the Jets a couple of days ago. However, the Penguins are on the end of a back to back and this isn’t the spot you want to be on the road. The Winnipeg Jets have been a buzz saw for much of the season, and they’re 16-7-2 at home this season. After a tough road trip, the Jets should like their chances to get back on track at home with the rest advantage. This isn’t an ideal schedule spot for the Penguins, even if history is on their side. Give me the Jets for a nice bounce back home victory.