Winnipeg Jets at Arizona Coyotes - 2/27/22 NHL Picks and Prediction
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Arizona Coyotes (14-34-4) vs Winnipeg Jets (22-21-9)
Game Info: Sunday, February 27, 2022 at 4:00 pm (Gila River Arena)
Betting Odds: Arizona Coyotes +186 / Winnipeg Jets -233 --- Over/Under: 5.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Arizona Coyotes host the Winnipeg Jets in Sunday NHL Action.
The Winnipeg Jets come into this road contest with an overall record of 22-21-9. Through 52 games, the Jets are 6th in the Central Division. On the season, they have found the net 150 times, good for a rank of 19th among NHL teams. Heading into the game, Winnipeg is the 19th ranked defensive team, allowing opponents to score at an average rate of 2.98 goals per game. So far, the Jets have a strength of schedule rating of 4th in the league. When diving into their opponent-adjusted scoring margin, they come into this game as the 20th ranked team in the NHL.
The Arizona Coyotes get set to host the Winnipeg Jets with an overall record of 14-34-4. This mark places them 8th in the Central division. Through 52 games, the Coyotes have scored 119 goals, giving them an average of 2.27. This output gives them a rank of 31st among NHL teams. On defense, Arizona is the 27th ranked unit, giving up 3.58 goals per contest. So far, the Coyotes have played the 3rd toughest schedule in the league. And, when taking into account Arizona's scoring margin relative to the quality of their competition, they come in with a power ranking of 31st in the NHL.
Through 52 games, the Winnipeg Jets goal and overall scoring leader is Kyle Connor with 56 points. He has reached his mark of 30 goals, on a shooting percentage of 13.2%. So far, 20.0% of his goals have come during power play time. Behind him is Mark Scheifele, who has 24 assists to go along with his 18 goals. However, when on the ice, the Jets are -20 in scoring differential. Winnipeg's top goalie is Connor Hellebuyck, who is giving up an average of 2.88 goals per game. In his 44 games played, he has turned in 28 quality starts, giving him a quality start percentage above the league average.
Through 52 games, the Arizona Coyotes' goal and overall scoring leader is Clayton Keller, with 46 points. He has reached his mark of 21 goals, on a shooting percentage of 14.2%. So far, 14% of his goals have come during power play time. Behind him is Phil Kessel, who has 27 assists to go along with his 6 goals. However, when on the ice, the Coyotes are -11 in scoring differential. Arizona's top goalie is Scott Wedgewood, who is giving up an average of 3.0 goals per game. In his 21 games played, he has come up with a quality start just 50 percent of the time.
On the season, the Coyotes are covering the spread in less than half their games, with an ATS record of just 23-27. Despite playing at home, they have covered just 11 of their 25 home games. On the season, the Arizona Coyotes have a per-game scoring differential of -1.37. Things haven't gone any better at home, as they are losing home games by an average of -1.48 goals. As the Arizona Coyotes get set to take on the Jets, they have a below .500 record over their past five games, going 2-3. During this stretch, they have scored 14 goals, accounting for 50.0% of the scoring in these contests. Look for the Jets to take down a struggling Coyotes unit, as they cover the puck line.
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Joe’s Pick Jets -233
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