Winnipeg Jets (21-9) vs Vegas Golden Knights (18-7-3)
Game Info: Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 8:00 pm (Canada Life Centre)
The Line: Betting Odds: Winnipeg Jets -135 / Vegas Golden Knights +115 — Over/Under: 6.5
In this article, we will formulate a Vegas Golden Knights vs Winnipeg Jets prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, December 12th at the Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Vegas Golden Knights Betting Preview
The Vegas Golden Knights are 18-7-3 this year after they defeated Dallas by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Vegas had their lead cut to 3-2 late in the game, but they were able to hang on for the win. The Golden Knights were outshot by a total of 40-28, won 50% of the face-offs, and went 2-6 on the power play in the game. Vegas got goals from Eichel, Hertl, and Roy, while Hill stopped 38 out of 40 shots in the game.
Prior to that victory, the Golden Knights defeated Anaheim by a score of 4-1 and Edmonton by a score of 1-0. Vegas has scored 3.50 goals per game and they have allowed 2.89 goals against per game, while also going 27.1% on the power play and 79.3% on the penalty kill this season. Jack Eichel has led Vegas with nine goals, 30 assists, and 80 shots on goal, while Adin Hill is 12-4-2 with a 2.64 goals-against average and a .905 save percentage this year.
Winnipeg Jets Betting Preview
The Winnipeg Jets are 21-9-0 this season after they defeated Boston by a score of 8-1 in their last game. Winnipeg led 3-1 going into the third period, but they scored five goals in the third for the easy win. The Jets outshot Boston by a total of 35-24, won 47.8% of the face-offs, and went 3-6 on the power play in the game. Winnipeg got goals from Appleton, Chibrikov, Connor, Iafallo, Namestnikov, Scheifele (2), and Vilardi, while Hellebuyck stopped 23 out of 24 shots in the win.
Prior to that game, the Jets lost to Columbus by a score of 4-1 but did beat Chicago and Buffalo before that. Winnipeg has scored 3.70 goals per game and they have allowed 2.53 goals against per game, while also going 30.4% on the power play and 77.6% on the penalty kill this season. Kyle Connor has led Winnipeg with 16 goals, 20 assists, and 101 shots on goal, while Connor Hellebuyck is 18-5-0 with a 2.09 goals-against average and a .927 save percentage this year.
Why the Jets will beat the Golden Knights
- The Jets have won each of their last 11 games as favorites following a home win.
- The Jets have covered the puck line in five of their last six home games against the Golden Knights following a win.
- The Golden Knights have lost the second period in three of their last four road games following a home win.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Jets’ last five games as favorites following a home win has gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Golden Knights’ last four games following a win has gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3’ market has hit in 14 of the last 15 games between the Golden Knights and Jets.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Golden Knights’ last seven games at Canada Life Centre.
Winnipeg Jets Player Prop Facts
- Mark Scheifele has scored at least one goal in five of the Jets’ last six games as home favorites against the Golden Knights.
- Mark Scheifele has recorded at least one point in each of his last 18 appearances in home games.
- Kyle Connor has recorded at least one assist in each of the Jets’ last four games against Pacific Division opponents.
Vegas Golden Knights Player Prop Facts
- Mark Stone has recorded at least one assist in each of his last 11 Thursday night appearances.
- Jack Eichel has scored at least one goal in three of the Golden Knights’ last four games at Canada Life Centre.
- Mark Stone has recorded at least one point in each of his last eight appearances.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Winnipeg Jets rank 2nd in the league in power play percentage this season (30.43%).
- The Winnipeg Jets rank 4th in the league for goals per game this season (3.70).
- The Vegas Golden Knights are one of six teams to rank in the top 10 for both goals scored and goals conceded per game this season.
- The Vegas Golden Knights rank T1st in the league for power-play goals against this season (12).
Vegas Golden Knights vs Winnipeg Jets Prediction
Vegas rolls into this matchup on a three-game winning streak and they are coming off of a nice win against the Stars, but they will be on the road here. The Golden Knights are 7-4-3 on the road this year, while the Jets are 10-3-0 at home. Winnipeg has won three of their last four games and it looks like they are officially out of that slump that lasted for about two weeks. The Jets have been great on both ends of the ice this season and they are dominant on home ice. Take Winnipeg to get the win here.