Nashville Predators (45-29-4) vs Winnipeg Jets (47-24-6)
Game Info: Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at 8:00 pm (Bridgestone Arena)
Betting Odds: Nashville Predators -125 / Winnipeg Jets +101 --- Over/Under: 5.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
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In this article, we will formulate a Jets vs Predators prediction for this NHL showdown on Tuesday, April 9th at the Bridgestone Arena. We will take a look at:
-The Winnipeg Jets recent form and recent player performance
-The Nashville Predators recent form and recent player performance
-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for today’s game between the Jets and Predators.
Jets Have Won Three Games in a Row
The Jets have won three games in a row, and they have a ton of confidence. On Saturday, they faced off against the Minnesota Wild and they wearable to secure a 4-2 victory. Vladislav Namestnikov had a strong game, scoring one goal and adding two assists. The Jets are averaging 3.08 goals, while their pitching is giving up 2.68 goals per game. The offense is ranked 17th while the defense is ranked 1st.
Predators Coming off a Shootout win
The Predators faced off against the New Jersey Devils in the last game, and they were able to secure the 3–2 victory in a shootout. Juuse Saros was in goal, and he saved 23 of the 25 shots that he faced. The Predators are averaging 3.21 goals, while their pitching is 3.01 runs per game. The offense is ranked 14th, while the pitching is ranked 14th. Filip Forsberg has scored 43 goals and added 46 assists.
Nashville Predators Player Prop Facts
- Ryan O'Reilly has scored at least one goal in each of his last six Tuesday appearances against Central Division opponents.
- Filip Forsberg has recorded at least one assist in each of the Predators' last six games against Western Conference opponents.
- Gustav Nyquist has recorded at least one point in each of the Predators' last seven games against Western Conference opponents.
- Ryan O'Reilly ranks T1st in the Western Conference for shootout goals (3) this season.
Winnipeg Jets Player Prop Facts
- Kyle Connor has scored at least one goal in six of his last eight appearances against Central Division opponents.
- Sean Monahan has recorded a point in each of his last six appearances against Western Conference opponents.
- Dylan DeMelo has recorded an assist in four of the Jets' last five games.
- Dylan DeMelo ranks T1st in the Western Conference for Plus/Minus (+41) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Nashville Predators are one of only two teams to win 10+ games when tied or trailing after Period 2 this season.
- The Nashville Predators are one of only three teams to win 12+ games when tied or trailing after Period 2 this season.
- The Winnipeg Jets rank 1st in the league for goals against per game this season (2.47).
- The Winnipeg Jets rank 26th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (76.42%).
Jets vs Predators Betting Prediction
The Jets defense has been strong all season, giving up only 2.68 goals per game, and they are going to step up in a big way here. The Predators are averaging 3.21 runs per game, but they are going to really struggle to get anything going against the Jets here. The Jets will score at least three goals and that will be the difference here as Winnipeg will get the job done. Back the Jets.