The Vegas Golden Knights and the Winnipeg Jets meet Tuesday in NHL action from the Canada Life Centre. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Vegas Golden Knights vs. Winnipeg Jets prediction.
Vegas Golden Knights Recap
The Vegas Golden Knights come into this game looking to build on a 3-2 win over Dallas last time out to sit at 32-25-14 this season. After this game, Vegas will head home for a game against the Edmonton Oilers.
Golden Knights Snap Three-Game Skid
Jack Eichel leads Vegas with 74 points coming on 24 goals and 50 assists. Mitch Marner has 70 points with 19 goals and 51 assists while Pavel Dorofeyev has 58 points with 34 goals and Ivan Barbashev has 49 points with 20 goals and 29 assists. Tomas Hertl’s added 54 points with 24 goals and 30 assists. Mark Stone also has 62 points with 21 goals and 41 assists. In goal for Vegas so far this season, Adin Hill is 9-8-3 with a 3.03 GAA and an .869 save percentage while Akira Schmid is 16-10-6 with a 2.59 GAA and an .893 save percentage this season. Carter Hart is also 5-3-3 with a 3.28 GAA and an .871 save percentage so far this season.
Why the Vegas Golden Knights will win
- The Golden Knights have won each of their last seven road games against the Jets.
- The Jets have lost each of their last five games following a road win.
- The Golden Knights have covered the puck line in each of their last seven road games against the Jets.
- The Jets have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight night games at Canada Life Centre.
Vegas Golden Knights Player Prop Facts
- Mitch Marner has recorded at least one assist in each of his last four appearances against the Jets.
- Brandon Saad has scored a goal in each of his last three appearances with his team as a road favorite against the Jets.
- Pavel Dorofeyev ranks 2nd in the league for Power Play Goals (18) this season.
Winnipeg Jets Recap
The Winnipeg Jets come into this game looking to build on their 3-2 shootout win over the New York Rangers last time out to sit at 29-29-12 this season. After this game, Winnipeg will take on the Colorado Avalanche at home in the first leg of a home-and-home.
Jets Snap Three-Game Slide
Mark Scheifele leads the Jets in scoring with 78 points coming on team-highs of 30 goals and 48 assists while Kyle Connor has 71 points with 28 goals and 43 assists as well on the year. Gabe Vilardi has 53 points with 24 goals and 29 assists while Josh Morrissey has 44 points with 11 goals and 33 assists. Alex Iafallo has 24 points with 10 goals and 14 assists as well on the year. Connor Hellebuyck has gone 17-19-11 with a 2.85 GAA and an .897 save percentage in goal for Winnipeg while Eric Comrie is 12-9-1 with a 2.90 GAA and an .897 save percentage this season.
Why the Winnipeg Jets will win
- The Jets have won each of their last eight games as home underdogs following an overtime win.
- The Golden Knights have lost each of their last four games as road favorites.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the Jets’ last 11 games at Canada Life Centre.
- The Golden Knights have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last nine games as road favorites following a road win.
Winnipeg Jets Player Prop Facts
- Kyle Connor has scored a goal in each of the Jets’ last three games as home underdogs.
- Kyle Connor has recorded an assist in six of the Jets’ last seven games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
- Adam Lowry has recorded a faceoff win percentage of 73.3% against the Golden Knights this season – most against any opponent.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Golden Knights’ last seven games against Western Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Jets’ last four home games after coming off overtime have gone UNDER the total goals line.
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Winnipeg Jets Prediction
I’m on the under in this one. I get the case to be made for either side in this game, but neither side has been lighting up the scoreboard like crazy as of late, and I think this has the makings of a first to three wins kind of game. Give me the under.