| MATCHUP | Winnipeg Jets | Minnesota Wild |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 18-22-5 | 26-12-9 |
| Spread | +1.5 -198 | -1.5 164 |
| Moneyline | +136 | -162 |
| Total | Over 5.5 (-130) | Under 5.5 (110) |
| Where | Grand Casino Arena, Saint Paul, MN | |
| When | Thursday, January 15, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Winnipeg Jets Betting Preview
The Winnipeg Jets beat the Devils and Islanders, and they play the Maple Leafs next. The Jets have won 3 straight games.
The Winnipeg Jets are averaging 2.98 goals per game and are scoring 19 percent of their power play opportunities. Mark Scheifele leads Winnipeg with 22 goals, Kyle Connor has 32 assists, and Gabriel Vilardi has 93 shots on goal. Defensively, the Winnipeg Jets are allowing 3.13 goals per game and are killing 77.9 percent of their opponents’ power plays. Connor Hellebuyck has given up 74 goals on 734 shots faced, and Eric Comrie has allowed 52 goals on 449 shots.
Minnesota Wild Betting Preview
The Minnesota Wild lost to the Islanders and Devils, and they play the Sabres next. The Wild have lost 4 of their last 5 games.
The Minnesota Wild are averaging 3.09 goals per game and are scoring 22.7 percent of their power play opportunities. Matt Boldy leads Minnesota with 27 goals, Kirill Kaprizov has 27 assists and Joel Eriksson Ek has 133 shots on goal. Defensively, the Minnesota Wild are allowing 2.7 goals per game and are killing 77.7 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Filip Gustavsson has allowed 71 goals on 788 shots faced, and Jesper Wallstedt has given up 47 goals on 598 shots.
Why the Minnesota Wild will win
- The Jets have lost each of their last 12 games as road underdogs.
- The favorites have won nine of the last 10 games between the Jets and Wild.
- The Jets have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Jets have lost the third period in six of their last seven games when leading after the second period.
Why the Winnipeg Jets will win
- The Wild have lost each of their last three games as home favorites.
- The Jets have won each of their last five road games against the Wild.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in nine of the Wild’s last 10 games.
- The Wild have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight games as favorites.
- The Wild have lost the third period in six of their last seven games as home favorites when trailing after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Seven of the Wild’s last eight night games have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Jets’ last five games have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Six of the last seven night games between two teams from the Central Division have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in eight of the Jets’ last nine games as underdogs.
- The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in three of the Wild’s last four games as home favorites.
Minnesota Wild Player Prop Facts
- Kirill Kaprizov has scored at least one goal in five of his last six appearances against the Jets at Grand Casino Arena.
- Brock Faber has recorded an assist in each of the Wild’s last four games as favorites.
Winnipeg Jets Player Prop Facts
- Jonathan Toews has scored a goal in each of the Jets’ last three games.
- Kyle Connor has recorded an assist in five of the Jets’ last six games as underdogs.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Minnesota Wild rank 2nd in the league in save percentage this season (.916).
- The Minnesota Wild rank T2nd in the league for Period 1 goals allowed per game this season (0.64).
- The Winnipeg Jets have suffered the equal-most losses when leading after Period 2 this season (6).
- The Winnipeg Jets have recorded the longest losing streak (11 games) in the NHL this season (including playoffs).
Winnipeg Jets vs Minnesota Wild Prediction
The Jets have won 3 straight games to stop the bleeding, but we can’t ignore the endless bad performances before those wins. One decent week doesn’t rewrite a month and a half of pure garbage. Also, the Jets haven’t proven they can get the job done on the road. The Wild have had some ugly hiccups lately, but they’re still the better more trustworthy team in this spot. Assuming the defense shows up, the Wild should win this game. Give me the Wild, and I’ll lay the PL to shave down the juice.