Predators vs Jets Prediction 3/17/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Predators vs Jets prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, March 17th 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 29-28-9 this season after they lost to the Oilers by a score of 3-1 in their last game. Nashville cut the deficit to 2-1 early in the third period, but they allowed an empty net goal to seal the loss. The Predators were out shot by a total of 30-27, won 42.3% of the face-offs, and went 0-4 on the power play in the game. Nashville got their lone goal from Svechkov, while Annunen stopped 27 out of 29 shots, which was a .931 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Nashville lost to the Canucks by a score of 4-3, but did beat the Kraken by a score of 4-2 before that. The Predators have lost three of their last four games and they are currently fifth in the Central standings with 67 points. Nashville has scored 2.91 goals per game and they have allowed 3.39 goals against per game, while also going 22.2% on the power play and 80.6% on the penalty kill this season. Ryan O’Reilly has led Nashville with 22 goals and 39 assists, while Filip Forsberg has added 28 goals and 25 assists. The projected starting goalie for Nashville is Juuse Saros, who is 23-19-7 with a 3.15 goals against average and an .893 save percentage this season. 

Winnipeg Jets Betting Preview

The Winnipeg Jets are 28-28-10 this year after they defeated the Blues by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Winnipeg led 2-0 after the second period, but they barely hung on for the win in the third. The Jets were out shot by a total of 31-16, won 66.0% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Winnipeg got goals from Connor, Scheifele, and Fleury, while Comrie stopped 29 out of 31 shots, which was a .935 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Winnipeg defeated the Avalanche by a score of 3-1, but lost to the Rangers by a score of 6-3 before that. The Jets have won five of their last seven games and they are currently sixth in the Central standings with 66 points. Winnipeg has scored 2.83 goals per game and they have allowed 3.03 goals against per game, while also going 17.7% on the power play and 79.0% on the penalty kill this season. Mark Scheifele has led Winnipeg with 31 goals and 51 assists, while Kyle Connor has added 31 goals and 44 assists. The projected starting goalie for Winnipeg is Connor Hellebuyck, who is 17-18-9 with a 2.76 goals against average and a .901 save percentage this year. 

Why the Winnipeg Jets will win

• The Jets have won seven of their last eight games against the Predators at Canada Life Centre.
• The Predators have lost each of their last four night games at Canada Life Centre against opponents on a winning streak.
• The Jets have covered the puck line in 10 of their last 12 home games against the Predators.
• The Predators have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six night games at Canada Life Centre.
• The Jets have won the third period in seven of their last eight night games against the Predators at Canada Life Centre when leading after the second period.

Why the Nashville Predators will win

• The underdogs have won each of the Jets’ last four games at Canada Life Centre.
• The Jets have lost 12 of their last 18 games as favorites.
• The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the Jets’ last 10 games at Canada Life Centre.
• The Jets have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last eight games as favorites.
• The Predators have won the second period in four of their last five road games against Western Conference opponents when tied after the first period.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Jets’ last six home games against Western Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Seven of the last eight night games between teams from the same division have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Each of the Predators’ last three night games against the Jets following a road loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in nine of the Predators’ last 10 games as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in each of the last four games between the Predators and Jets.

Winnipeg Jets Player Prop Facts

• Mark Scheifele has scored at least one goal in five of the Jets’ last six home games against Central Division opponents.
• Kyle Connor has recorded at least one assist in five of the Jets’ last six home games against Central Division opponents.

Nashville Predators Player Prop Facts

• Steven Stamkos has scored at least one goal in seven of the Predators’ last eight games against Central Division opponents.
• Adam Wilsby has recorded at least one assist in four of his last five appearances in road games.

Predators vs Jets Prediction

Winnipeg comes into this matchup continuing to play their best hockey of the season and they have allowed two goals or fewer in three of their last five. The Jets are 17-13-5 at home this year, while the Predators are 12-15-6 on the road. Nashville has lost three of their last four games and this is the fifth game of their road trip. The Predators have scored two goals or fewer in two of their last four games and I think they will have trouble scoring again here. Take Winnipeg to get the win.

David Racey's Pick: Jets ML