Predators vs Jets Prediction 10/18/2025 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Predators vs Jets prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, October 18th 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 2-1-2 this year after they lost to Montreal in overtime by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Nashville led 1-0 and 2-1, but they allowed the tying goal with 20 seconds left in regulation and lost in overtime. The Predators were out shot by a total of 30-19, won 55.3% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. Nashville got goals from Stamkos and Perbix, while McCarron led the way with four hits. The Predators started Saros in goal, who stopped 27 out of 30 shots in the game, which was a .900 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Nashville lost to the Maple Leafs by a score of 7-4, but did beat the Senators by a score of 4-1 before that. The Predators have lost three of their last four games and they are currently tied for second in the Central standings with six points. Nashville has scored 2.80 goals per game and they have allowed 3.00 goals against per game, while also going 10.5% on the power play and 93.3% on the penalty kill this season. Roman Josi, Erik Haula, and Jonathan Marchessault have led Nashville with four points each. The projected starting goalie for the Predators is Juuse Saros, who is 2-0-2 with a 1.94 goals against average and a .935 save percentage this year. 

Winnipeg Jets Betting Preview

The Winnipeg Jets are 3-1-0 this season after they defeated Philadelphia by a score of 5-2 in their last game. Winnipeg led 1-0 after the first and 3-1 after the second, before adding two more in the third for the win. The Jets were out shot by a total of 17-15, won 53.3% of the face-offs, and went 1-1 on the power play in the game. Winnipeg got goals from Barron, Namestnikov, Pearson, and Scheifele (2), while Schenn led the team with five hits. The Jets started Hellebuyck in net, who stopped 15 out of 17 shots, which was an .882 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, the Jets defeated the Islanders by a score of 5-2 and the Kings by a score of 3-2. Winnipeg has won three games in a row and they are currently tied for second in the Central standings with six points. The Jets have scored 4.25 goals per game and they have allowed 2.75 goals against per game, while also going 25% on the power play and 94.4% on the penalty kill this season. Mark Scheifele has led Winnipeg with five goals and three assists, while Kyle Connor has added three goals and four assists. The projected starting goalie for Winnipeg is Connor Hellebuyck, who is 2-1-0 with a 3.02 goals against average and an .895 save percentage this season. 

Why the Winnipeg Jets will win

The Predators have lost eight of their last nine road games against Central Division opponents.
The Jets have won 13 of their last 15 home games against Central Division opponents.
The Jets have covered the puck line in each of their last four night games.
The Predators have failed to cover the puck line in six of their last seven games as road underdogs against Central Division opponents.
The Predators have lost the second period in each of their last five road games against Western Conference opponents when leading after the first period.

Why the Nashville Predators will win

The Jets have lost four of their last five games against Central Division opponents.
The Predators have won two of their last three games as underdogs against opponents on a winning streak.
The Jets have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five games as home favorites against opponents on a losing streak.
The Predators have covered the puck line in each of their last four games as underdogs against opponents on a winning streak.

Total Goals Facts

Six of the Jets’ last seven night games at Canada Life Centre against opponents on a losing streak have gone UNDER the total goals line.
Five of the Predators’ last six games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Predators’ last seven games as road underdogs.
The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Jets’ last six games following a road win.

Winnipeg Jets Player Prop Facts

Mark Scheifele has scored at least one goal in five of the Jets’ last six games.
Mark Scheifele has recorded at least one point in each of his last 16 appearances at Canada Life Centre.
Mark Scheifele has recorded at least one assist in eight of his last nine appearances against Central Division opponents at Canada Life Centre.

Nashville Predators Player Prop Facts

Filip Forsberg has scored at least one goal in four of his last five appearances at Canada Life Centre.
Filip Forsberg has recorded at least one point in seven of the Predators’ last eight games against Central Division opponents.
Luke Evangelista has recorded an assist in four of the Predators’ last five games as underdogs.

Predators vs Jets Prediction 

Winnipeg comes into this matchup looking for their fourth straight win and they have scored five goals in each of their last two. The Jets are 1-1-0 at home this year, while the Predators are 1-1-1 on the road. Nashville completely fell apart in the last minute against Montreal, but they have done a great job of getting points this year. We have seen Winnipeg go over 5.5 goals in three of their four games and I like the over once again in this one.