Winnipeg Jets vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction 10/4/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Jets vs Red Wings Prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, October 4th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Detroit Red Wings Preview

The Red Wings have 0 points this season with a 0-1-0 record, and are 0-1 ATS and 0-1 in over/under. They are coming off a 2-0 home loss to the Rangers and will face the Senators and Kraken next. Offensively, the Red Wings are averaging 0.00 goals per game and are scoring 0.00% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 2.00 goals per game and are killing 75.00% of their opponent’s power plays. John Gibson is the starting goalie for the Red Wings, and he has a 0-1-0 record, with 1.02 GAA and .950 SV%.

Winnipeg Jets Preview

The Jets have one point this season with a 0-0-1 record, and are 0-1 ATS and 1-0 in over/under. They are coming off a 3-4 home overtime loss to the Bruins and will face the Penguins and Blackhawks next. Offensively, the Jets are averaging 3 goals per game and are scoring 33.3% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 4 goals per game and are killing 100% of their opponent’s power plays. Kyle Connor leads the Jets with 2 points and a team-high one goal, while Adam Lowry leads the team in assists with 2. Stuart Skinner is the starting goalie for the Jets, and he has a 0-0-1 record, with 3.79 GAA and .867 SV%.

Winnipeg Jets @ Detroit Red Wings Betting Trends: October 4, 2026

Why the Detroit Red Wings will win

• The Jets have lost eight of their last nine road games after coming off overtime.
• The Red Wings have won each of their last three games against the Jets.
• The Jets have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six games.
• The Red Wings have covered the puck line in 11 of their last 13 day games against opponents on a losing streak.
• The Jets have lost the third period in each of their last seven road games when leading after the second period.

Why the Winnipeg Jets will win

• The Red Wings have lost eight of their last nine games as home favorites against opponents on a losing streak.
• The Jets have won four of their last five games as underdogs against the Red Wings.
• The Red Wings have failed to cover the puck line in 17 of their last 18 games as home favorites against opponents on a losing streak.
• The underdogs have covered the puck line in eight of the Red Wings’ last nine games at Little Caesars Arena.
• The Red Wings have lost the third period in each of their last six games as favorites against Western Conference opponents when trailing after the second period.

Total Goals Facts

• Seven of the Jets’ last eight games after coming off overtime have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Six of the Red Wings’ last seven games have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Red Wings’ last eight games as home favorites against opponents on a losing streak.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Jets’ last seven games.

Detroit Red Wings Player Prop Facts

• Viktor Arvidsson has scored at least one goal in each of his last four appearances against Central Division opponents.
• Moritz Seider has recorded at least one assist in seven of the Red Wings’ last eight games against the Jets.
• Alex DeBrincat ranked T7th in the league for Power Play Goals (15) last season.

Winnipeg Jets Player Prop Facts

• Kyle Connor has scored a goal in three of the Jets’ last four games against Atlantic Division opponents.
• Mark Scheifele has recorded at least one assist in each of the Jets’ last four road games.
• Mark Scheifele ranked 4th in the league for multi-point games (35) last season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Detroit Red Wings recorded the largest comeback win last season – trailed by four goals vs Blues on October, 25.
• The Detroit Red Wings ranked 32nd in the league for Period 1 goals scored per game last season (0.60).
• The Winnipeg Jets ranked T25th in the league for goals per game last season (2.79).
• The Winnipeg Jets have recorded the equal-longest losing streak (11 games) in the NHL last season.

Jets vs Red Wings Prediction

The Red Wings have won their last three meetings against the Jets but have lost two of their last three meetings in Detroit.  

In this Jets vs Red Wings Prediction, the Red Wings are coming as -110 home favorites. Both teams are coming off losses in their opening games of the season but I am not rushing to the window to back the Jets on the road, especially for almost even money. Without Hellebuyck they are a different team and I don’t trust Stuart Skinner, especially on the road. The Red Wings are playing the second straight game at home and will be looking for the first win of the season in front of their home crowd and outscored the Jets by 7-2 goals in their two meetings last season. Take the Red Wings to win.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Detroit Red Wings ML