Winnipeg Jets (27-12-2) vs Nashville Predators (13-20-7)
Game Info: Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 8:00 pm (Canada Life Centre)
The Line: Betting Odds: Winnipeg Jets -140 / Nashville Predators +120 — Over/Under: 5.5
In this article we will formulate a Nashville Predators vs Winnipeg Jets prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, January 7th at the Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Nashville Predators Betting Preview
The Nashville Predators are 13-20-7 this year after they defeated Calgary by a score of 4-1 in their last game. Nashville scored twice in the second and added two goals in the third to pull away for the win. The Predators were out shot by a total of 32-28, won 47.1% of the face-offs, and went 2-2 on the power play in the game. Nashville got goals from O’Reilly (3) and Svechkov, while Annunen stopped 31 out of 32 shots in the game.
Prior to that win, the Predators defeated the Canucks by a score of 3-0, but did lose to the Wild by a score of 5-3 before that. Nashville has lost three of their last five games and they are currently second to last in the Central standings with 33 points. Nashville has scored 2.45 goals per game and they have allowed 3.08 goals against per game, while also going 19.8% on the power play and 84.7% on the penalty kill this season. Filip Forsberg has led Nashville with nine goals, 24 assists, and 132 shots on goal, while Jonathan Marchessault has added 14 goals, 15 assists, and 116 shots on goal this year. Juuse Saros is 9-16-6 with a 2.72 goals against average and a .906 save percentage this season.
Winnipeg Jets Betting Preview
The Winnipeg Jets are 27-12-2 this season after they lost to Detroit by a score of 4-2 in their last game. Winnipeg cut the deficit to 2-1 in the second and 3-2 in the third, but allowed an empty net goal to seal the loss. The Jets were out shot by a total of 29-23, won 41.3% of the face-offs, and went 2-3 on the power play in the game. Winnipeg got goals from Ehlers and Morrissey, while Hellebuyck stopped 25 out of 28 shots in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Jets lost to the Ducks by a score of 4-3 and the Avalanche by a score of 5-2. Winnipeg has lost three games in a row and they are currently first in the Central standings with 56 points. Winnipeg has scored 3.59 goals per game and they have allowed 2.54 goals against per game, while also going 31.5% on the power play and 77.6% on the penalty kill this season. Kyle Connor has led Winnipeg with 22 goals, 30 assists, and 136 shots on goal, while Mark Scheifele has added 23 goals, 23 assists, and 92 shots on goal this year. Connor Hellebuyck is 24-6-2 with a 2.09 goals against average and a .926 save percentage this season.
Why the Jets will beat the Predators
- The Jets have won eight of their last nine night games against the Predators following a loss.
- The Predators have lost each of their last four road games against Central Division opponents.
- The Predators have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four road games against Central Division opponents.
- The Jets have covered the puck line in five of their last six games as favorites against Central Division opponents.
- The Jets have won the second period in five of their last six games as favorites against Central Division opponents.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Jets’ last seven night games against Central Division opponents at Canada Life Centre have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Twenty-two of the Predators’ last 29 road games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Jets’ last 14 games against Western Conference opponents.
- The ‘Under 0.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in five of the Predators’ last six games as road underdogs.
Winnipeg Jets Player Prop Facts
- Mason Appleton has scored a goal in three of his last four appearances against the Predators at Canada Life Centre.
- Kyle Connor has recorded at least one assist in five of the Jets’ last six home games.
- Mark Scheifele has recorded at least one point in each of the Jets’ last 10 Tuesday night home games.
Nashville Predators Player Prop Facts
- Ryan O’Reilly has recorded at least one point in each of his last nine Tuesday night appearances against Central Division opponents.
- Ryan O’Reilly has scored at least one goal in each of his last eight Tuesday night appearances against Central Division opponents.
- Filip Forsberg has recorded at least one assist in seven of the Predators’ last nine night games.
Nashville Predators vs Winnipeg Jets Prediction
Nashville comes into this matchup on a rare winning streak and they will look for their third win in a row here. The Predators are 5-13-4 on the road this year, while the Jets are 14-4-2 at home. Winnipeg has lost three games in a row and while they are a great defensive team, they have allowed 13 goals in those three losses. Nashville won the first meeting by a score of 4-1, while Winnipeg won the second by a score of 3-0 last week. I do think the Predators are improving from their slow start to the season, but this is a major jump up in competition from their last two games. Take the Jets at home.