| MATCHUP | Winnipeg Jets | Pittsburgh Penguins |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 1-0-1 | 2-0-0 |
| Spread | +1.5 -180 | -1.5 150 |
| Moneyline | +142 | -170 |
| Total | Over 6.5 (102) | Under 6.5 (-122) |
| Where | PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, PA | |
| When | Monday, October 5, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:30 PM EDT | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Winnipeg Jets Betting Preview
The Winnipeg Jets lost to the Bruins, beat the Red Wings, and play the Avs next. The Jets have lost 5 of their last 6 games.
The Winnipeg Jets are averaging 3 goals per game and are scoring 57.1 percent of their power play opportunities. Kyle Connor leads Winnipeg with 3 goals, Cole Perfetti has 3 assists, and Josh Morrissey has 11 shots on goal. Defensively, the Winnipeg Jets are allowing 3 goals per game and are killing 85.7 percent of their opponents’ power plays. Stuart Skinner has given up 6 goals on 65 shots faced.
Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Preview
The Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Flyers and Habs, and they play the Capitals next. The Penguins haven’t won their first three games since the 2013-14 season.
The Pittsburgh Penguins are averaging 6.5 goals per game and are scoring 50 percent of their power play opportunities. Evgeni Malkin leads Pittsburgh with 2 goals, Erik Karlsson has 3 assists, and Kris Letang has 7 shots on goal. Defensively, the Pittsburgh Penguins are allowing 2.5 goals per game and are killing 100 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Arturs Silovs has allowed 5 goals on 44 shots faced.
Why the Pittsburgh Penguins will win
- The Penguins have won eight of their last nine home games when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Jets have lost each of their last five night games.
- The Jets have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six night games.
- The Penguins have covered the puck line in five of their last six games at PPG Paints Arena when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Penguins have won the second period in eight of their last nine games against Western Conference opponents when tied after the first period.
Why the Winnipeg Jets will win
- The underdogs have won three of the Penguins’ last four games at PPG Paints Arena.
- The Penguins have lost four of their last five night games following an overtime win.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in seven of the Penguins’ last eight games.
- The Penguins have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four home games after coming off overtime.
- In four of the Jets’ last five night games, the team leading after the second period has won the third period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Penguins’ last seven night games against Central Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Jets’ last five night games have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Jets’ last 10 games as underdogs against opponents on a winning streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in 19 of the Penguins’ last 20 games after coming off overtime.
Pittsburgh Penguins Player Prop Facts
- Yegor Chinakhov has scored a goal in three of the Penguins’ last four home games against Central Division opponents.
- Sidney Crosby has recorded at least one assist in five of the Penguins’ last six games.
Winnipeg Jets Player Prop Facts
- Vladislav Namestnikov has scored a goal in each of his last three appearances against the Penguins.
- Gabriel Vilardi has recorded at least one assist in each of the Jets’ last four road games.
Winnipeg Jets vs Pittsburgh Penguins Injury Report
The Jets will be without Connor Hellebuyck, Garrett Brown, Walker Duehr, and Elias Salomonsson.
The Penguins will be without Bryan Rust, Justin Brazeau, and Ryan Graves.
Winnipeg Jets vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction
The Jets have had success against the Penguins which includes winning 4 of the last 5 meetings and earning points in all 5 games. I’m also waiting for the Penguins to turn into a pumpkin given the age of this roster. Just how long can the Penguins keep this up? However, the Penguins look great out of the gate and have some pep in their step offensively. The Penguins have the rest advantage at home, as the Jets played last night. Give me the Penguins and this offense that’s rolling right now.