Pittsburgh Penguins (7-10-4) vs Winnipeg Jets (16-3)
Game Info: Friday, November 22, 2024 at 7:00 pm (PPG Paints Arena)
The Line: Betting Odds: Pittsburgh Penguins +130 / Winnipeg Jets -150 — Over/Under: 6.5
In this article, we will formulate a Winnipeg Jets vs Pittsburgh Penguins prediction for this NHL game on Friday, November 22nd at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Winnipeg Jets Betting Preview
The Winnipeg Jets are 16-3-0 this year after they defeated Florida by a score of 6-3 in their last game. Winnipeg scored the first three goals in the game, but barely hung on in the third period, before pulling away with two empty net goals. The Jets outshot Florida by a total of 27-23, won 42.6% of the face-offs, and went 1-4 on the power play in the game. Winnipeg got goals from Barron (2), Connor, and Scheifele (3), while Hellebuyck stopped 20 out of 23 shots in the game.
Prior to that win, the Jets lost to Florida by a score of 5-0 and Tampa Bay by a score of 4-1. Winnipeg has scored 4.21 goals per game and they have allowed 2.42 goals against per game, while also going 35.7% on the power play and 79.2% on the penalty kill this season. Mark Scheifele and Kyle Connor have led Winnipeg with 24 points each, while Connor Hellebuyck is 13-2-0 with a 2.20 goals-against average and a .923 save percentage this year.
Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Preview
The Pittsburgh Penguins are 7-10-4 this season after they lost to Tampa Bay in overtime by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Pittsburgh scored the first two goals in the game and led 2-0 in the third, but couldn’t hang on and lost in overtime. The Penguins were outshot by a total of 35-19, won 40.8% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. Pittsburgh got goals from Puljujarvi and Rakell, while Jarry stopped 32 out of 35 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Penguins defeated San Jose by a score of 3-2 but did lose the three games before that. Pittsburgh has scored 2.67 goals per game and they have allowed 3.86 goals against per game, while also going 19.6% on the power play and 82.5% on the penalty kill this season. Sidney Crosby has led Pittsburgh with seven goals, 13 assists, and 65 shots on goal, while Alex Nedeljkovic is 3-3-3 with a 3.17 goals-against average and a .886 save percentage this year.
Why the Jets will beat the Penguins
- The Jets have won each of their last 10 games as favorites following a home win.
- The Penguins have lost each of their last six games as home underdogs.
- The Jets have covered the puck line in five of their last six night games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Penguins have failed to cover the puck line in eight of their last 10 games at PPG Paints Arena.
- The Penguins have lost the third period in four of their last five games.
Total Goals Facts
- Seven of the last eight night games between the Jets and Penguins have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Jets’ last four games as favorites following a home win has gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Jets’ last eight games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in six of the Penguins’ last seven games as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
Pittsburgh Penguins Player Prop Facts
- Erik Karlsson has recorded at least one assist in five of his last six appearances with his team as an underdog against the Jets.
- Erik Karlsson has recorded at least one point in each of his last six appearances with his team as an underdog against the Jets.
Winnipeg Jets Player Prop Facts
- Nikolaj Ehlers has scored at least one goal in three of the Jets’ last four games as road favorites.
- Gabriel Vilardi has recorded at least one point in each of the Jets’ last eight games as favorites.
- Colin Miller has recorded at least one assist in each of his last four appearances with his team as a favorite against the Penguins.
Winnipeg Jets vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction
Winnipeg comes into this game after snapping their two-game losing streak with a win last time out, and they continue to be the best team in the NHL so far this season. The Jets have been great on both ends of the ice and they are 35.7% on their power play. Pittsburgh has not played very well this season and they are just 4-4-2 at home this year. The Penguins are scoring just 2.67 goals per game right now and I don’t see how that gets any better against a team like the Jets. Take Winnipeg here.