Winnipeg Jets (50-19-4) vs Vancouver Canucks (34-26-13)
Game Info: Sunday, March 30, 2025 at 3:00 pm (Canada Life Centre)
The Line: Betting Odds: Winnipeg Jets -225 / Vancouver Canucks +185 — Over/Under: 5.5
In this article we will formulate a Canucks vs Jets prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, March 30th at the Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Vancouver Canucks Betting Preview
The Vancouver Canucks are 34-26-13 this year after they lost to Columbus in a shootout by a score of 7-6 in their last game. Vancouver led 3-0 after the first period, but they needed a goal late in the third to tie the game, before losing in the shootout. The Canucks were outshot by a total of 38-37, won 32.4% of the face-offs, and went 2-2 on the power play in the game. Vancouver got goals from Boeser, DeBrusk, Karlsson, Raty (2), and Myers, while Lankinen stopped 32 out of 38 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Canucks defeated the Islanders by a score of 5-2 and the Devils by a score of 4-3. Vancouver has lost three of their last five games and they are currently fourth in the Pacific standings with 81 points. Vancouver has scored 2.86 goals per game and they have allowed 3.07 goals against per game, while also going 22.7% on the power play and 82.6% on the penalty kill this season. Quinn Hughes has led Vancouver with 16 goals, 54 assists, and 172 shots on goal, while Brock Boeser has added 24 goals, 22 assists, and 126 shots on goal. Thatcher Demko is 8-6-3 with a 2.82 goals against average and an .892 save percentage this season.
Winnipeg Jets Betting Preview
The Winnipeg Jets are 50-19-4 this season after they defeated New Jersey by a score of 4-0 in their last game. Winnipeg scored twice in the first period and twice in the second in the shutout win. The Jets were outshot by a total of 24-19, won 50% of the face-offs, and went 1-1 on the power play in the game. Winnipeg got goals from Gustafsson, Iafallo (2), and Scheifele, while Hellebuyck stopped all 24 shots in the game.
Prior to that shutout win, the Jets defeated the Capitals by a score of 3-2, but did lose to the Sabres by a score of 5-3 before that. Winnipeg has won six of their last eight games and they are currently first in the Central standings with 104 points. Winnipeg has scored 3.45 goals per game and they have allowed 2.34 goals against per game, while also going 30.1% on the power play and 79.3% on the penalty kill this season. Kyle Connor has led Winnipeg with 37 goals, 51 assists, and 237 shots on goal, while Mark Scheifele has added 36 goals, 44 assists, and 152 shots on goal. Connor Hellebuyck is 42-10-3 with a 2.03 goals against average and a .925 save percentage this year.
Why the Jets will beat the Canucks
- The Jets have won seven of their last eight home games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Canucks have lost each of their last four games at Canada Life Centre.
- The Jets have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight day games following a win.
- The Canucks have failed to cover the puck line in six of their last seven day games after coming off overtime.
- The Canucks have lost the second period in each of their last five road games when leading after the first period.
Why the Canucks will beat the Jets
- The Canucks have won seven of their last 10 games as underdogs against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Jets have lost each of their last three day games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Canucks have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight games as road underdogs following a shootout win.
- The Jets have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Jets have lost the second period in six of their last eight games against Pacific Division opponents at Canada Life Centre when tied after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Canucks’ last six games have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Jets’ last four day games against Pacific Division opponents at Canada Life Centre have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in 17 of the Jets’ last 18 day games at Canada Life Centre.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Canucks’ last six road games against opponents on a winning streak.
Winnipeg Jets Player Prop Facts
- Mark Scheifele has scored a goal in six of the Jets’ last seven games against Pacific Division opponents at Canada Life Centre.
- Mark Scheifele has recorded at least one point in each of the Jets’ last nine Sunday games at Canada Life Centre.
- Mark Scheifele has recorded at least one assist in each of the Jets’ last four home games.
Vancouver Canucks Player Prop Facts
- Elias Pettersson has recorded at least one assist in each of the Canucks’ last five road games against Central Division opponents.
- Jake DeBrusk has scored at least one goal in each of his last five Sunday day road appearances.
- Elias Pettersson has recorded at least one point in each of the Canucks’ last nine Sunday day road games.
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Canucks vs Jets Prediction
Winnipeg comes into this matchup leading the Central standings, but they need to keep stacking points, as Dallas is just six points back. The Jets are 27-6-4 at home this year, while the Canucks are 19-13-6 on the road. Vancouver is fighting in the Wild Card race in the West, but they have allowed at least four goals in three of their last five games. Winnipeg is one of the top offensive teams in the NHL and their power play is ranked second in the league, while Vancouver has gone over 5.5 goals in six straight. Take the over in this game.