Winnipeg Jets (40-14-3) vs San Jose Sharks (15-36-7)
Game Info: Monday, February 24, 2025 at 7:30 pm (Canada Life Centre)
The Line: Betting Odds: Winnipeg Jets -440 / San Jose Sharks +340 — Over/Under: 5.5
In this article we will formulate a San Jose Sharks vs Winnipeg Jets prediction for this NHL game on Monday, February 24th at the Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
San Jose Sharks Betting Preview
The San Jose Sharks are 15-36-7 this season after they lost to Calgary by a score of 3-2 in their last game. San Jose led 1-0 in the first period and they tied the game at two in the third, but they allowed the winning goal with about six minutes left in the loss. The Sharks were outshot by a total of 36-29, won 56.9% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. San Jose got goals from Celebrini and Toffoli, while Georgiev stopped 33 out of 36 shots in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Sharks lost to the Stars by a score of 8-3 and the Canucks by a score of 2-1. San Jose has lost five games in a row and they are currently last in the Pacific standings with 37 points. San Jose has scored 2.60 goals per game and they have allowed 3.72 goals per game, while also averaging 17.9% on the power play and 75.4% on the penalty kill this season. Macklin Celebrini has led San Jose with 17 goals, 23 assists, and 150 shots on goal, while William Eklund has added 11 goals, 29 assists, and 97 shots on goal. Vitek Vanecek is 3-9-2 with a 4.01 goals against average and an .878 save percentage this year.
Winnipeg Jets Betting Preview
The Winnipeg Jets are 40-14-3 this year after they defeated St. Louis in a shootout by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Winnipeg trailed 3-2 late in the third period, but they scored with about 30 seconds left to force overtime, before winning in the shootout. The Jets outshot St. Louis by a total of 28-24, won 32.7% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Winnipeg got goals from Ehlers and Vilardi (2), while Comrie stopped 21 out of 24 shots in the win.
Prior to that victory, the Jets defeated the Islanders by a score of 4-3 and the Hurricanes by a score of 3-0. Winnipeg has won nine games in a row and they are currently first in the Central standings with 83 points. Winnipeg has scored 3.60 goals per game and they have allowed 2.40 goals against per game, while also averaging 32.9% on the power play and 79.6% on the penalty kill this season. Kyle Connor has led Winnipeg with 30 goals, 40 assists, and 187 shots on goal, while Mark Scheifele has added 31 goals, 33 assists, and 124 shots on goal this year. Connor Hellebuyck is 34-7-2 with a 2.07 goals against average and a .925 save percentage this season.
Why the Jets will beat the Sharks
- The Sharks have lost each of their last 15 night games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Jets have won each of their last 13 home games following an overtime win.
- The Jets have covered the puck line in each of their last five games against Western Conference opponents after coming off overtime.
- The Sharks have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six games as road underdogs.
- The Jets have won the third period in seven of their last eight games at Canada Life Centre following a road win.
Why the Sharks will beat the Jets
- The Jets have lost each of their last seven games after coming off a shootout.
- The Sharks have won eight of their last 14 games as underdogs against the Jets.
- The Sharks have covered the puck line in each of their last six Monday night games.
- The Jets have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six night games after coming off a shootout.
- The underdogs have won the third period in each of the Jets’ last three games.
Total Goals Facts
- Seven of the Sharks’ last eight games as road underdogs on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Seven of the Jets’ last eight games against opponents on a losing streak have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Sharks’ last six games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in five of the Jets’ last six games.
Winnipeg Jets Player Prop Facts
- Cole Perfetti has recorded at least one point in each of the Jets’ last six games against opponents who are playing on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- Mark Scheifele has scored a goal in seven of the Jets’ last eight games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
- Cole Perfetti has recorded at least one assist in each of the Jets’ last six games.
San Jose Sharks Player Prop Facts
- Tyler Toffoli has recorded at least one point in each of the Sharks’ last six games as underdogs.
- William Smith has recorded an assist in each of the Sharks’ last three games against Central Division opponents.
- Tyler Toffoli has scored a goal in each of his last four appearances with the Sharks as road underdogs.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Winnipeg Jets rank 2nd in the league for goals per game this season (3.60).
- The Winnipeg Jets are one of only three teams in the league to rank top 5 for both goals for and goals against per game this season.
- The San Jose Sharks rank 26th in the league in power play percentage this season (17.58%).
- The San Jose Sharks rank 32nd in the league for Period 3 goals scored per game this season (0.86).
San Jose Sharks vs Winnipeg Jets Prediction
Winnipeg comes into this game looking to keep their winning streak alive and they are massive favorites to get this home win. The Jets are 22-5-3 at home this year, while the Sharks are 6-18-5 on the road. San Jose is coming off of a loss against Calgary on Sunday, so they will be on a back-to-back here. The Sharks have dropped five games in a row and they are allowing over 3.70 goals against per game this year. There is almost no value in taking Winnipeg in this game, so I will take the over, as I do think San Jose can hit two goals.