Winnipeg Jets (14-7-1) vs Anaheim Ducks (6-16-2)
Game Info: Sunday, December 4, 2022 at 3:00 pm (Canada Life Centre)
Betting Odds: Winnipeg Jets -227 / Anaheim Ducks +185 --- Over/Under: 6 Click Here for the Latest Odds
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The Anaheim Ducks and Winnipeg Jets face off on Sunday in an NHL showdown at the MTS Centre. When these two teams faced off on November 17th it was Winnipeg that secured the 3-2 victory.
The Jets come into this game with a 14-7-71 record, and at home this season they have gone 8-3-0. On Friday night, the Jets faced off against the Columbus Blue Jackets, and the offense could only score one goal on the way to the loss. The Jets are averaging 3.14 goals per game, while their defense is giving up 2.59 goals per game. The offense is ranked 16th, and the defense is ranked 4th. In this game, they are going to need a strong defense. Josh Morrissey has had a solid season, scoring five goals and adding 20 assists.
On the other side of this matchup is the Ducks, who sit with a 6-16-3 record overall, and they are coming off another loss on Saturday. They gave up two goals to the Minnesota Wild in the 3rd period and that was the difference as they were defeated 5-4 in a shootout. Troy Terry finished with one assist, one goal, and six shots on goal. The Ducks are averaging 2.38 goals, while their defense is giving up 4.17 goals per game. Troy Terry has been the top player, scoring 11 goals and adding 15 assists.
The Jets are 12-3 in their last 15 home games. The over is 8-1 in the Duck's last nine games on Sunday. The over is 4-1 in the Jet's last five games played on one day of rest. The under is 5-0 in Jet's last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
The Ducks defense has been a problem all season, and it’s not going to get any easier on the second night of a back to back. The Ducks are also going to struggle to score and that will be the difference as Winnipeg is going to have no issue getting the job done here. Back Winnipeg on the puck line to cash here.