Winnipeg Jets vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction 12/31/2025 Today’s NHL Picks
Chris Ruffolo
Dec 21, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Winnipeg Jets left wing Kyle Connor (81) holds the follow through on a shot that scores a goal against the Utah Mammoth during the second period at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images
MATCHUP
Winnipeg Jets
Detroit Red Wings
Team Records
15-18-4
23-14-3
Spread
+1.5 -285
-1.5 230
Moneyline
-112
-108
Total
Over 5.5 (-135)
Under 5.5 (114)
Where
Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI
When
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Time
06:30 PM EST
TV
ESPN+
The Winnipeg Jets and the Detroit Red Wings meet Wednesday in NHL action from the Little Caesars Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Winnipeg Jets vs. Detroit Red Wings prediction.
Winnipeg Jets Recap
The Winnipeg Jets come into this game looking to shake off a 3-1 loss at the hands of Edmonton last time out to sit at 15-18-4 this season. After this game, Winnipeg will head on the road for a game against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Jets Lose 6 In A Row
Kyle Connor leads the Jets in scoring with 45 points coming with 18 goals and a team-high 27 assists while Mark Scheifele has 45 points with a team-high 18 goals and 27 assists. Gabe Vilardi has 33 points with 16 goals and 17 assists while Josh Morrissey has 30 points with 6 goals and 24 assists. Nino Niederreiter has 15 points with 6 goals and 9 assists as well on the year. Connor Hellebuyck has gone 9-9-3 with a 2.53 GAA and a .908 save percentage in goal for Winnipeg while Eric Comrie is 6-8-1 with a 3.30 GAA and an .886 save percentage this season.
Detroit Red Wings Recap
The Detroit Red Wings come into this game looking to add on to their 3-2 win over Toronto last time out to sit at 23-14-3 this season. After this game, Detroit will head on the road for the first leg of a home-and-home against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Red Wings Win 6 Of Last 8
Lucas Raymond leads the Red Wings in scoring with 42 points coming on 11 goals and a team-high 31 assists while Alex DeBrincat has 40 points with 20 goals and 20 assists. Dylan Larkin has 36 points with 20 goals and 16 assists and Moritz Seider has 30 points with 7 goals and 23 assists. Patrick Kane has 23 points with 6 goals and 17 assists. Cam Talbot has gone 11-6-2 with a 2.94 GAA and an .889 save percentage while John Gibson is 12-8-1 with a 3.07 GAA and an .891 save percentage so far this season in goal for Detroit.
Winnipeg Jets @ Detroit Red Wings Betting Trends: December 31, 2025
Why the Detroit Red Wings will win
The Jets have lost each of their last 10 games as road underdogs.
The Red Wings have won eight of their last nine night games at Little Caesars Arena after coming off overtime.
The Jets have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six games against Atlantic Division opponents.
The favorites have covered the puck line in four of the last five games between the Jets and Red Wings.
The Jets have lost the first period in each of their last seven games as road underdogs.
Why the Winnipeg Jets will win
The Red Wings have lost each of their last four games as home favorites against Central Division opponents.
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 each of their last 12 games as home favorites against opponents on a losing streak.
The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the Red Wings’ last six games at Little Caesars Arena.
The Red Wings have lost the third period in each of their last six games as home favorites following a home win.
Total Goals Facts
Each of the Red Wings’ last seven games against opponents on a losing streak have gone OVER the total goals line.
Each of the Jets’ last four games against the Red Wings following a loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
Seven of the last eight Wednesday night games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Red Wings’ last 12 games against opponents on a losing streak.
The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Jets’ last seven games against Atlantic Division opponents.
Detroit Red Wings Player Prop Facts
Emmitt Finnie has scored a goal in each of the Red Wings’ last three games against Central Division opponents.
Moritz Seider has recorded at least one assist in each of the Red Wings’ last six games against the Jets.
Dylan Larkin ranks T2nd in the league for Game Winning Goals (5) this season.
Winnipeg Jets Player Prop Facts
Kyle Connor has scored at least one goal in each of the Jets’ last seven road games against Atlantic Division opponents.
Jonathan Toews has recorded at least one assist in eight of his last nine road appearances against the Red Wings.
Neal Pionk has scored five career goals against the Red Wings – most against any opponent (including playoffs).
Matchup/League Facts
The Detroit Red Wings rank T4th in the league in power play percentage this season (25.00%).
The Detroit Red Wings rank 32nd in the league in short handed goals this season (0).
The Winnipeg Jets rank T6th in the league in short handed goals this season (4).
The Winnipeg Jets rank T27th in the league for Period 3 goals scored per game this season (0.92).
Winnipeg Jets vs. Detroit Red Wings Prediction
I’m on the Detroit Red Wings here. I genuinely thought Winnipeg getting Connor Hellebuyck back would help this team but it’s done nothing, which leads me to think that the Jets have a problem here. Detroit’s been rock solid at home this season and I think they take care of business in this one to secure the W. Give me Detroit here.
