Devils vs Jets Prediction 1/11/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Devils vs Jets prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, January 11th at the Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

New Jersey Devils Betting Preview

The New Jersey Devils are 22-20-2 this season after they lost to Pittsburgh by a score of 4-1 in their last game. New Jersey cut the deficit to 3-1 in the third period, but they couldn’t find anymore offense in the loss. The Devils recorded 29 shots on goal, won 55.9% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. New Jersey got their lone goal from Hughes, while Allen stopped 25 out of 29 shots, which was an .862 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, New Jersey lost to the Islanders by a score of 9-0 and the Hurricanes by a score of 3-1. The Devils have lost three games in a row and they are currently sixth in the Metro standings with 46 points. New Jersey has scored 2.55 goals per game and they have allowed 3.11 goals against per game, while also going 20.7% on the power play and 77.2% on the penalty kill this season. Jesper Bratt has led New Jersey with nine goals and 24 assists, while Nico Hischier has added 12 goals and 20 assists. The projected starting goalie for New Jersey is Jacob Markstrom, who is 10-10-1 with a 3.48 goals against average and an .878 save percentage this season. 

Winnipeg Jets Betting Preview

The Winnipeg Jets are 16-22-5 this year after they defeated Los Angeles by a score of 5-1 in their last game. Winnipeg scored twice in the first period and three times in the second to pull away with the win. The Jets were out shot by a total of 24-19, won 43.1% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. Winnipeg got goals from Koepke, Namestnikov, Scheifele (2), and Toews, while Comrie stopped 23 out of 24 shots, which was a .958 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Winnipeg lost to the Oilers by a score of 4-3 and the Golden Knights also by a score of 4-3. The Jets have lost 11 of their last 12 games and they are currently last in the Central standings with 37 points. Winnipeg has scored 2.91 goals per game and they have allowed 3.12 goals against per game, while also going 19.0% on the power play and 77.5% on the penalty kill this season. Kyle Connor has led Winnipeg with 21 goals and 31 assists, while Mark Scheifele has added 22 goals and 30 assists. The projected starting goalie for Winnipeg is Connor Hellebuyck, who is 9-12-4 with a 2.69 goals against average and a .901 save percentage this year. 

Why the Winnipeg Jets will win

• The Jets have won each of their last nine games as favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Devils have lost each of their last six day games following a road loss.
• The Jets have covered the puck line in eight of their last nine games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Devils have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six day games following a road loss.
• The Devils have lost the second period in each of their last five road games.

Total Goals Facts

• Seven of the Jets’ last eight games against Metropolitan Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Each of the Devils’ last five games against the Jets following a road loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Jets’ last seven home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in seven of the Devils’ last eight road games against the Jets.

Winnipeg Jets Player Prop Facts

• Gabriel Vilardi has scored at least one goal in four of his last five appearances against Metropolitan Division opponents at Canada Life Centre.
• Mark Scheifele has recorded an assist in each of the Jets’ last six games as favorites against the Devils.

New Jersey Devils Player Prop Facts

• Connor Brown has scored a goal in five of his last six road appearances against the Jets.
• Luke Hughes has recorded at least one assist in each of his last nine appearances with the Devils as road underdogs against Central Division opponents.

Devils vs Jets Prediction 

Winnipeg comes into this matchup after snapping their lengthy losing streak with a win last time out, so they will be looking to gain some momentum here. The Jets are 9-9-3 at home this year, while the Devils are 11-12-0 on the road. New Jersey has lost three games in a row and they have been outscored 16-2 during that span. The Devils allowed nine goals to the Islanders two games ago and they are scoring just 2.55 goals per game this season. I know the Jets are the bottom team in the Central, but they have played fine in their last three games and they have the better goalie. Take Winnipeg at home.

David Racey's Pick: Jets ML