In this article, we will formulate a Winnipeg Jets vs Utah Hockey Club prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, November 5th 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 11-1-0 this year after they defeated Tampa Bay by a score of 7-4 in their last game. Winnipeg trailed 2-0 in the first and was tied at four in the third, but they scored the last three goals for the win. The Jets outshot Tampa Bay by a total of 34-30, won 45.8% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Winnipeg got goals from Ehlers, Iafallo, Namestnikov, Perfetti, Scheifele, Samberg, and Stanley, while Hellebuyck stopped 26 out of 30 shots in the win.
Prior to that game, the Jets defeated Columbus by a score of 6-2 and Detroit by a score of 6-2. Winnipeg has scored 4.92 goals per game and they have allowed 2.50 goals against per game, while also going 44.1% on the power play and 76% on the penalty kill this season. Kyle Connor has led Winnipeg with nine goals, ten assists, and 45 shots on goal, while Connor Hellebuyck is 8-1-0 with a 2.33 goals-against average and a .917 save percentage this year.
Utah Hockey Club Betting Preview
The Utah Hockey Club is 5-4-3 this season after they lost to Vegas in overtime by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Utah led 2-0 in the second period, but they needed a third-period goal to tie the game, before losing in overtime. The Hockey Club was outshot by a total of 35-19, won 52.9% of the face-offs, and went 0-0 on the power play in the game. Utah got goals from Cooley, Kerfoot, and Cole, while Ingram stopped 31 out of 35 shots in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Hockey Club defeated Calgary by a score of 5-1 but did lose their previous four games. Utah has scored 3.08 goals per game and they have allowed 3.50 goals against per game, while also going 19.4% on the power play and 79.1% on the penalty kill this season. Clayton Keller has led Utah with six goals, six assists, and 33 shots on goal, while Connor Ingram is 5-2-3 with a 3.57 goals-against average and a .881 save percentage this year.
Why the Jets will beat Utah
- The Jets have won each of their last 11 games as favorites against Western Conference opponents.
- Utah has lost each of its last four road games.
- The favorites have covered the puck line in four of the Jets’ last five games.
- The Jets have won the third period in eight of their last nine games as home favorites.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Jets’ last six games has gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of Utah’s last four games after coming off overtime has gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Seven of the last eight Tuesday games at Canada Life Centre have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Jets’ last five games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2’ market has hit in each of Utah’s last seven games against Western Conference opponents.
Winnipeg Jets Player Prop Facts
- Mark Scheifele has scored at least one goal in five of the Jets’ last six home games.
- Kyle Connor has recorded at least one assist in each of the Jets’ last six games.
- Kyle Connor has recorded at least one point in each of the Jets’ last 17 games as favorites.
Utah Hockey Club Player Prop Facts
- Clayton Keller has scored a goal in four of his last five appearances against Central Division opponents.
- Nick Schmaltz has recorded an assist in four of his last five appearances with his team as a road underdog against the Jets.
- Nick Schmaltz has recorded at least one point in each of his last seven appearances at Canada Life Centre.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Winnipeg Jets rank 1st in the league for goals per game this season (4.92).
- The Winnipeg Jets rank 1st in the league in power play percentage this season (44.12%).
- Utah Hockey Club rank T26th in the league for goals against per game this season (3.50).
- Utah Hockey Club are one of only two teams to lose a game when leading by 2 or more goals after Period 2 this season.
Winnipeg Jets vs Utah Hockey Club Prediction
Winnipeg comes into this matchup as the best team in the NHL to start the season, as they only have one loss through 12 games. The Jets are 5-1-0 at home this season, while Utah is 2-2-2 on the road. Utah has played pretty poorly over the last two weeks and they are allowing 3.50 goals per game, which is bad news against this Winnipeg offense. The Jets have scored at least four goals in six straight games and I like them to win by at least two goals here.