| MATCHUP | San Jose Sharks | Winnipeg Jets |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 39-35-8 | 35-35-12 |
| Where | Canada Life Centre, Winnipeg, MB | |
| When | Thursday, April 16, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
The San Jose Sharks and Winnipeg Jets meet Thursday in NHL action at the Canada Life Centre. Here’s a San Jose Sharks vs. Winnipeg Jets Prediction. This article will include a San Jose Sharks vs. Winnipeg Jets Pick.
San Jose Sharks Betting Preview
The San Jose Sharks beat the Predators and lost to the Blackhawks. The Sharks have lost 5 of their last 7 games.
The San Jose Sharks are averaging 3.00 goals per game and are scoring 20.9 percent of their power play opportunities. Macklin Celebrini leads San Jose with 44 goals, Alexander Wennberg has 37 assists and Tyler Toffoli has 172 shots on goal. Defensively, the San Jose Sharks are allowing 3.57 goals per game and are killing 76.1 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Yaroslav Askarov has given up 157 goals on 1,341 shots faced, and Alex Nedeljkovic has allowed 108 goals on 1,022 shots.
Winnipeg Jets Betting Preview
The Winnipeg Jets lost to the Golden Knights and the Mammoth. The Jets have lost 3 straight games.
The Winnipeg Jets are averaging 2.81 goals per game and are scoring 18.8 percent of their power play opportunities. Kyle Connor leads Winnipeg with 39 goals, Mark Scheifele has 67 assists, and Gabriel Vilardi has 150 shots on goal. Defensively, the Winnipeg Jets are allowing 3.09 goals per game and are killing 77.9 percent of their opponents’ power plays. Connor Hellebuyck has given up 162 goals on 1,547 shots faced, and Eric Comrie has allowed 66 goals on 621 shots.
Why the Winnipeg Jets will win
- The Sharks have lost eight of their last nine road games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Jets have won each of their last four games against the Sharks at Canada Life Centre.
- The Sharks have failed to cover the puck line in 14 of their last 16 night games against Western Conference opponents.
- The home team has covered the puck line in eight of the last 10 games between the Sharks and Jets.
- The Jets have won the second period in nine of their last 11 night games against Pacific Division opponents at Canada Life Centre when trailing after the first period.
Why the San Jose Sharks will win
- The underdogs have won seven of the Jets’ last nine games at Canada Life Centre.
- The Jets have lost eight of their last 12 games as a favorite when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Jets have failed to cover the puck line in 12 of their last 13 games as favorites.
- The Sharks have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight games against the Jets.
- The Sharks have won the third period in four of their last five games as underdogs against Central Division opponents when trailing after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Seven of the Sharks’ last eight games as underdogs against opponents on a losing streak have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Six of the Jets’ last seven games as favorites following a road loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in seven of the Sharks’ last eight games as road underdogs against opponents on a losing streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in five of the Jets’ last six home games.
Winnipeg Jets Player Prop Facts
- Gabriel Vilardi has recorded at least one assist in each of the Jets’ last four games against Western Conference opponents.
- Josh Morrissey has scored a goal in three of the Jets’ last four home games against the Sharks.
San Jose Sharks Player Prop Facts
- Macklin Celebrini has recorded an assist in each of the Sharks’ last four games as underdogs against the Jets.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Winnipeg Jets have recorded the equal-longest losing streak (11 games) in the NHL this season (including playoffs).
- The Winnipeg Jets are one of only four teams to lose 8+ games when leading after Period 2 this season.
- The San Jose Sharks have recorded the largest comeback win this season—trailed by four goals vs. the Penguins on December 13.
- The San Jose Sharks have suffered the equal-most losses by a margin of 5+ goals this season (6).
San Jose Sharks vs Winnipeg Jets Prediction
Two teams that have nothing to play for, with them both out of the playoff race. I’m going to side with the Jets because of home ice. It’s the one motivation factor for teams in this spot. Guys usually want to send the fans home on a high note. The home team has also won 8 of the last 10 games between the Sharks and Jets. The Sharks have 21 road losses this season. The price isn’t crazy. Give me the Jets to get a win on the last day of the regular season.