| MATCHUP | Edmonton Oilers | Winnipeg Jets |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 22-16-6 | 15-22-5 |
| Where | Canada Life Centre, Winnipeg, MB | |
| When | Thursday, January 8, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
In this article, we will formulate an Oilers vs Jets Prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, January 8th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Winnipeg Jets Preview
The Jets have 35 points this season with a 15-21-5 record, and are 20-21 ATS and 23-18 in over/under. They have a 8-8-3 home record and a 7-13-2 road record and are sitting 8th in the Central Division. They are coming off a 4-3 home overtime loss to the Golden Knights, and their previous three games were a 4-2 road loss to the Senators, a 6-5 road loss to the Maple Leafs, and a 2-1 road loss to the Red Wings.
Offensively, the Jets are averaging 2.85 goals per game and are scoring 18.8% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.15 goals per game and are killing 77.4% of their opponent’s power plays.
Kyle Connor leads the Jets with 49 points, also leading the team in goals with 20, while Kyle Connor also leads the team in assists with 29. Connor Hellebuyck is the starting goalie for the Jets, and he has a 9-11-4 record, with 2.63 GAA and .903 SV%. Eric Comrie is the backup goalie and he has a 6-9-1 record, with 3.49 GAA and .880 SV%.
Edmonton Oilers Preview
The Oilers have 48 points this season with a 21-16-6 record, and are 18-25 ATS and 25-18 in over/under. They have a 11-5-3 home record and a 10-11-3 road record and are sitting 2nd in the Pacific Division. They are coming off a 6-2 home win over the Predators, and their previous three games were a 5-2 home loss to the Flyers, a 6-2 home loss to the Bruins, and a 3-1 road win over the Jets.
Offensively, the Oilers are averaging 3.37 goals per game and are scoring 33.9% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.33 goals per game and are killing 79.7% of their opponent’s power plays.
Connor McDavid leads the Oilers with 75 points, also leading the team in goals with 28, adding a team-high 47 assists. Tristan Jarry is the starting goalie for the Oilers, and he has a 12-3-1 record, with 2.73 GAA and .906 SV%. Calvin Pickard is the backup goalie and he has a 4-6-2 record, with 3.73 GAA and .873 SV%.
Edmonton Oilers @ Winnipeg Jets Betting Trends: January 8, 2026
Why the Winnipeg Jets will win
- The Jets have won 13 of their last 19 games as home underdogs after coming off overtime.
- The Oilers have lost 10 of their last 15 games as favorites following a win.
- The Jets have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight games as home underdogs.
- The Oilers have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five road games following a home win.
- The Jets have won the second period in each of their last four games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents when leading after the first period.
Why the Edmonton Oilers will win
- The Jets have lost each of their last 10 games.
- The road team has won seven of the last eight games between the Oilers and Jets.
- The Jets have failed to cover the puck line in eight of their last nine games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Oilers have covered the puck line in 11 of their last 12 games against the Jets following a home win.
- The Oilers have won the second period in each of their last eight games when leading after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Seven of the Oilers’ last eight games as road favorites following a win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Five of the Jets’ last six games against Pacific Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Jets’ last 15 home games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Oilers’ last 12 games as favorites against opponents on a losing streak.
Winnipeg Jets Player Prop Facts
- Mark Scheifele has recorded an assist in six of the Jets’ last seven games against the Oilers.
- Kyle Connor has scored at least one goal in three of the Jets’ last four games against Western Conference opponents.
Edmonton Oilers Player Prop Facts
- Connor McDavid has recorded at least one assist in each of the Oilers’ last seven road games against the Jets.
- Jack Roslovic has scored a goal in five of his last six appearances with the Oilers as road favorites.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Winnipeg Jets have recorded the longest losing streak (10 games) in the NHL this season.
- The Winnipeg Jets have recorded the longest road losing streak (9 games) in the NHL this season.
- The Edmonton Oilers rank 1st in the league in power play percentage this season (33.90%).
- The Edmonton Oilers rank 4th in the league for goals per game this season (3.37).
Oilers vs Jets Prediction
The Oilers have won both meetings against the Jets this season, at home by 6-2 and on the road by 3-1 and are 5-2 in their last 7 meetings.
In this Oilers vs Jets Prediction, the Oilers are coming as -113 road favorites. The Oilers have been the better team this season, as they have more points and wins than the Jets and also more road wins than they have at home. The Jets are on a free fall with a 1-13 record in their last 14 games and I am not willing to back them up in any way shape of form right now. The Oilers have already defeated them twice this season with a combined 9-3 score, and I expect them to do so again today. Take the Oilers on the moneyline on the road.