Carolina Hurricanes (37-22-4) vs Winnipeg Jets (44-16-4)
Game Info: Sunday, March 9, 2025 at 5:00 pm (Lenovo Center)
The Line: Betting Odds: Carolina Hurricanes -135 / Winnipeg Jets +114 — Over/Under: 5.5
In this article, we will formulate a Jets vs Hurricanes prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, March 9th at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Winnipeg Jets Betting Preview
The Winnipeg Jets are 44-16-4 this year after they defeated New Jersey by a score of 6-1 in their last game. Winnipeg had their lead cut to 3-1 early in the third period, but they added three more goals in the third to pull away with the win. The Jets outshot New Jersey by a total of 35-23, won 45.1% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. Winnipeg got goals from Connor, Ehlers, Iafallo, Lowry, Perfetti, and Morrissey, while Hellebuyck stopped 22 out of 23 shots in the win.
Prior to that victory, the Jets defeated the Flyers by a score of 4-1 but did lose to the Islanders by a score of 3-2 before that. Winnipeg has lost three of their last four games and they are currently first in the Central standings with 92 points. Winnipeg has scored 3.52 goals per game and they have allowed 2.30 goals against per game, while also averaging 32.2% on the power play and 79.5% on the penalty kill this season. Kyle Connor has led Winnipeg with 33 goals, 47 assists, and 210 shots on goal, while Mark Scheifele has added 35 goals, 37 assists, and 138 shots on goal. Connor Hellebuyck is 37-8-3 with a 1.99 goals-against average and a .927 save percentage this year.
Carolina Hurricanes Betting Preview
The Carolina Hurricanes are 37-22-4 this season after they defeated Boston by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Carolina allowed Boston to tie the game at two in the third period, but they capitalized on a Boston turnover and scored the winning goal with about 20 seconds left in regulation. The Hurricanes were outshot by a total of 34-23, won 39.3% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Carolina got goals from Aho, Jarvis, and Burns, while Kochetkov stopped 32 out of 34 shots in the win.
Prior to that game, the Hurricanes defeated the Red Wings by a score of 2-1 and the Flames by a score of 2-1. Carolina has won three games in a row and they are currently second in the Metro standings with 78 points. Carolina has scored 3.17 goals per game and they have allowed 2.71 goals against per game, while also going 18.7% on the power play and 83.9% on the penalty kill this season. Sebastian Aho has led Carolina with 24 goals, 36 assists, and 167 shots on goal, while Seth Jarvis has added 24 goals, 23 assists, and 144 shots on goal. Frederik Andersen is 7-5-0 with a 2.18 goals against average and a .911 save percentage this year.
Why the Jets will beat the Hurricanes
- The Jets have won each of their last four games as underdogs.
- The Hurricanes have lost each of their last three games as home favorites following a home win.
- The Hurricanes have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last seven games following a home win.
- The Jets have covered the puck line in each of their last five games as underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Hurricanes have lost the second period in three of their last four games against Western Conference opponents at Lenovo Center when trailing after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Seven of the Hurricanes’ last eight games against the Jets following a home win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Six of the Jets’ last seven games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in 12 of the Jets’ last 13 road games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Hurricanes’ last six home games against opponents on a winning streak.
Carolina Hurricanes Player Prop Facts
- Sebastian Aho has scored at least one goal in each of the Hurricanes’ last five games at Lenovo Center.
- Andrei Svechnikov has recorded at least one assist in each of his last three home appearances against the Jets.
- Sebastian Aho has recorded at least one point in each of the Hurricanes’ last five games at Lenovo Center.
Winnipeg Jets Player Prop Facts
- Nikolaj Ehlers has scored a goal in each of the Jets’ last three games.
- Kyle Connor has recorded at least one assist in eight of the Jets’ last nine games.
- Kyle Connor has recorded at least one point in each of the Jets’ last seven road games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
Jets vs Hurricanes Prediction
Winnipeg comes into this matchup after dominating their last two opponents and bouncing back from a small losing streak, but they will be back on the road here. The Jets are 21-11-0 on the road this year, while the Hurricanes are 24-7-1 at home. Carolina has won three games in a row, but they have scored just seven goals in those three wins. Both of these teams are having great seasons, but Winnipeg is allowing just 2.30 goals against per game and has the best goalie in the world right now. Take the Jets here.