Winnipeg Jets vs Vegas Golden Knights Prediction 4/13/2026 Today’s NHL Picks
Chris Ruffolo
Mar 28, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel (9) shoots against the Washington Capitals during the third period at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images
MATCHUP
Winnipeg Jets
Vegas Golden Knights
Team Records
35-32-12
37-26-17
Spread
+1.5 -170
-1.5 142
Moneyline
+154
-185
Total
Over 5.5 (-130)
Under 5.5 (110)
Where
T-Mobile Center
When
Monday, April 13, 2026
Time
10:00 PM EDT
TV
ESPN+
The Winnipeg Jets and the Vegas Golden Knights meet Monday in NHL action from the T-Mobile Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Winnipeg Jets vs. Vegas Golden Knights prediction.
Winnipeg Jets Recap
The Winnipeg Jets come into this game looking to bounce back from a 7-1 loss at the hands of Philadelphia last time out to sit at 35-32-12 this season. After this game, the Jets will head on the road for a game against the Utah Mammoth.
Jets Have Three-Game Win Streak Snapped
Mark Scheifele leads the Jets in scoring with 94 points coming on 34 goals and 60 assists while Kyle Connor has 87 points with 36 goals and 51 assists as well on the year. Gabe Vilardi has 62 points with 28 goals and 34 assists while Josh Morrissey has 52 points with 13 goals and 39 assists. Alex Iafallo has 27 points with 12 goals and 15 assists as well on the year. Connor Hellebuyck has gone 23-22-11 with a 2.80 GAA and an .897 save percentage in goal for Winnipeg while Eric Comrie is 12-9-1 with a 2.90 GAA and an .897 save percentage this season.
Vegas Golden Knights Recap
The Vegas Golden Knights come into this game looking to add on to their 3-2 OT win over Colorado last time out to sit at 37-26-17 this season. After this game, the Golden Knights will take on the Kraken at home.
Golden Knights Win 5 Of Last 6
Jack Eichel leads Vegas with 84 points coming on 26 goals and 58 assists. Mitch Marner has 79 points with 23 goals and 56 assists while Pavel Dorofeyev has 63 points with 36 goals and Ivan Barbashev has 59 points with 22 goals and 37 assists. Tomas Hertl’s added 57 points with 24 goals and 33 assists. Mark Stone also has 70 points with 27 goals and 43 assists. In goal for Vegas so far this season, Adin Hill is 10-9-6 with a 3.04 GAA and an .871 save percentage while Akira Schmid is 16-10-6 with a 2.59 GAA and an .893 save percentage this season. Carter Hart is also 9-3-3 with a 2.87 GAA and an .886 save percentage so far this season.
Winnipeg Jets @ Vegas Golden Knights Betting Trends: April 13, 2026
Why the Vegas Golden Knights will win
The Golden Knights have won each of their last six games against the Jets after coming off overtime.
The Jets have lost four of their last five games at T-Mobile Arena.
The Jets have failed to cover the puck line in 15 of their last 18 road games against Pacific Division opponents.
The Golden Knights have covered the puck line in nine of their last 12 games against the Jets.
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 underdogs have won each of the last four games between the Jets and Golden Knights.
The Golden Knights have lost four of their last five games as favorites against Central Division opponents.
The Golden Knights have failed to cover the puck line in 16 of their last 17 games as favorites following a road win.
The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the last six games between the Jets and Golden Knights.
The Golden Knights have lost the first period in each of their last 10 games as favorites after coming off overtime.
Total Goals Facts
Each of the Golden Knights’ last eight games against Central Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
Four of the Jets’ last five games against Pacific Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Golden Knights’ last 12 games after coming off overtime.
The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Jets’ last seven games following a home loss.
Vegas Golden Knights Player Prop Facts
Mark Stone has scored at least one goal in three of the Golden Knights’ last four games.
Mitch Marner has recorded at least one assist in four of the Golden Knights’ last five games.
Pavel Dorofeyev ranks T2nd in the league for Power Play Goals (19) this season.
Winnipeg Jets Player Prop Facts
Cole Perfetti has scored at least one goal in four of the Jets’ last five games against the Golden Knights.
Kyle Connor has recorded an assist in each of the Jets’ last four games as underdogs against the Golden Knights.
Cole Perfetti has scored two goals against the Golden Knights this season – equal-most against any opponent.
Matchup/League Facts
The Vegas Golden Knights rank 6th in the league in power play percentage this season (24.56%).
The Vegas Golden Knights rank 8th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (81.41%).
The Winnipeg Jets have recorded the equal-longest losing streak (11 games) in the NHL this season.
The Winnipeg Jets have suffered the equal-most losses when leading after Period 2 this season (9).
Winnipeg Jets vs. Vegas Golden Knights Prediction
I’m on the Jets +1.5 here. I think this is going to be a tight, competitive matchup, and the Golden Knights’ last three games have all needed OT/SO or been a one-goal game in regulation. Winnipeg’s fighting for their lives here and I think this is going to be a tight game here so give me the Jets +1.5 in this one.
