Seattle Kraken at Winnipeg Jets - 5/1/22 NHL Picks and Prediction
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Winnipeg Jets (37-32-11) vs Seattle Kraken (26-48-6)
Game Info: Sunday, May 1, 2022 at 2:00 pm (Canada Life Centre)
Betting Odds: Winnipeg Jets / Seattle Kraken --- Over/Under: Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Seattle Kraken host the Winnipeg Jets in Sunday NHL Action.
The Winnipeg Jets come into this road contest with an overall record of 37-32-11. Through 80 games, the Jets are 6th in the Central Division. On the season, they have found the net 245 times, good for a rank of 18th among NHL teams. Heading into the game, Winnipeg is the 20th-ranked defensive team, allowing opponents to score at an average rate of 3.11 goals per game. So far, the Jets have a strength of schedule rating of 13th in the league. When diving into their opponent-adjusted scoring margin, they come into this game as the 19th-ranked team in the NHL.
The Seattle Kraken get set to host the Winnipeg Jets with an overall record of 26-48-6. This mark places them 8th in the Pacific division. Through 80 games, the Kraken have scored 210 goals, giving them an average of 2.59. This output gives them a rank of 30th among NHL teams. On defense, Seattle is the 24th ranked unit, giving up 3.5 goals per contest. So far, the Kraken have played the 5th toughest schedule in the league. And, when taking into account Seattle's scoring margin relative to the quality of their competition, they come in with a power ranking of 28th in the NHL.
Through 77 games, the Winnipeg Jets goal and overall scoring leader is Kyle Connor with 92 points. He has reached his mark of 46 goals, on a shooting percentage of 14.7%. So far, 17.0% of his goals have come during power play time. Behind him is Mark Scheifele, who has 41 assists to go along with his 29 goals. However, when on the ice, the Jets are -17 in scoring differential. Winnipeg's top goalie is Connor Hellebuyck, who is giving up an average of 3.0 goals per game. In his 65 games played, he has turned in 38 quality starts, giving him a quality start percentage above the league average.
In Winnipeg's 80 games, the over has hit in over half of their games, going 42-36-2. So far, taking the over when the Jets are playing away from home has been a good bet with an over-under record of 21-20. On the season, 59.0% of Winnipeg's games have gone for at least 6 goals or more, with 49.0% of the scoring coming from the Jets. In Seattle's 80 games, the over has hit in over half of their games, going 45-31-4. So far, taking the over when the Kraken are playing at home has been a good bet with an over-under record of 23-15-2. On the season, 61.0% of Seattle's games have gone for at least 6 goals or more, with 43.0% of the scoring coming from the Kraken. Look for this matchup to be a low-scoring game, as Seattle and Winnipeg are the 28th and 23rd in goals scored. I recommend taking the under.
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