Hurricanes vs Jets Prediction 10/17/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Hurricanes vs Jets prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, October 17th at the Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Carolina Hurricanes Betting Preview

The Carolina Hurricanes are 6-1-1 this season after they defeated the Capitals by a score of 4-2 in their last game. Carolina trailed 2-1 in the second period, but they scored the last three goals for the comeback win. The Hurricanes out shot Washington by a total of 35-22, won 44.3% of the face-offs, and went 1-5 on the power play in the game. Carolina was led by Andrei Svechnikov, who had two goals and one assist, while Pyotr Kochetkov stopped 20 out of 22 shots in the win.

Prior to that game, Carolina defeated the Flyers by a score of 4-1 and the Blackhawks by a score of 5-2. The Hurricanes have scored 3.88 goals per game and they have allowed 2.38 goals against per game, while also going 22.9% on the power play and 93.3% on the penalty kill this season. Sebastian Aho has led the team with six goals and seven assists, while Brandon Bussi is 2-1-1 with a 2.95 goals against average and an .871 save percentage this season.

Winnipeg Jets Betting Preview

The Winnipeg Jets are 4-1-2 this year after they lost to the Blackhawks in overtime by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Winnipeg trailed 3-1 after the first period, but they tied the game in the third, before losing early in OT. The Jets out shot Chicago by a total of 34-28, won 50% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Winnipeg was led by Kyle Connor, who had one goal, while Stuart Skinner stopped 24 out of 28 shots, which was an .857 save percentage in the loss.

Prior to that game, Winnipeg defeated the Wild by a score of 5-2, but lost to the Ducks by a score of 5-1 before that. The Jets have scored 3.00 goals per game and they have allowed 3.00 goals against per game, while also going 31.6% on the power play and 88.2% on the penalty kill this season. Kyle Connor has led the team with eight goals and three assists, while Clay Stevenson is 1-1-0 with a 3.10 goals against average and an .872 save percentage this year.

Why the Winnipeg Jets will win

• The underdogs have won seven of the Jets’ last eight games.
• The Hurricanes have lost five of their last six day games following a home win.
• The Jets have covered the puck line in each of their last 10 games as underdogs against opponents on a winning streak.
• The Hurricanes have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games at Canada Life Centre.
• The Hurricanes have lost the second period in each of their last three road games against Western Conference opponents when tied after the first period.

Why the Carolina Hurricanes will win

• The Hurricanes have won each of their last six games.
• The Hurricanes have covered the puck line in each of their last five games.
• Jets has failed to cover the puck line in each of its last three home matches when playing with a rest disadvantage against Hurricanes.
• The Jets have lost the third period in each of their last five home games when trailing after the second period.

Total Goals Facts

• Eight of the Jets’ last nine games after coming off overtime have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Six of the Hurricanes’ last seven day games following a win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Jets’ last 13 games against opponents on a winning streak.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Hurricanes’ last six games against Central Division opponents.

Winnipeg Jets Player Prop Facts

• Kyle Connor has scored at least one goal in each of the Jets’ last four home games.
• Mark Scheifele has recorded at least one assist in five of the Jets’ last six games as underdogs.

Carolina Hurricanes Player Prop Facts

• Mark Jankowski has scored a goal in each of the Hurricanes’ last five games as favorites.
• Jackson Blake has recorded an assist in nine of the Hurricanes’ last 10 games as road favorites.

Hurricanes vs Jets Prediction

Carolina comes into this matchup on a five game winning streak and they have scored at least four goals in all five wins. The Hurricanes are 4-0-0 on the road this year, while the Jets are 2-1-1 at home. Winnipeg has dropped two of their last three and they have allowed nine goals in those two losses. The Jets are missing their starting goalie, but they have played well to start the season and I think they have some value on home ice.

David Racey's Pick: Jets ML