Jets vs. Predators betting preview

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Thursday’s NHL lineup features a matchup between the Winnipeg Jets (42-14-3) and the Nashville Predators (20-30-7) at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. The Jets are -135 on the moneyline to win on the road against the Predators (+114) in the game, which starts at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Jets to win vs Predators -135

Bet $20, Payout $34.81

Jets vs. Predators Betting Lines

  • Favorite: Jets (-135)
  • Underdog: Predators (+114)
  • Over/under: 5.5

Jets vs. Predators Quick Facts

  • Winnipeg has combined with its opponent to score more than 5.5 goals in 30 of 59 games this season.
  • In 45.6% of Nashville’s previous games this season (26/57), the teams combined to score over Thursday’s over/under of 5.5 goals.
  • The combined goals scored average of these two clubs, 6.1, is 0.6 above Thursday’s over/under.
  • These two clubs concede a combined 5.7 goals per game, 0.2 more than this game’s over/under.

Jets Stats, Moneyline & Leaders

Jets Season Stat Insights

  • The Jets’ 211 goals this season make them the second-best scoring team in the league.
  • On defense, Winnipeg has been the strongest squad in NHL play, giving up 139 total goals (only 2.4 per game).
  • Their +72 goal differential is the best in the league.
  • Winnipeg has put up 51 power-play goals this season, leading the NHL (on 161 chances).
  • The Jets have a NHL-leading 31.68% power-play conversion rate this season.
  • Winnipeg has scored a total of four shorthanded goals this season.
  • The Jets have the league’s 14th-ranked penalty-kill percentage at 79.61%.
  • The Jets win 48.8% of their faceoffs (23rd in the NHL).
  • Winnipeg has a 12.5% shooting percentage as a team, ranking second in the NHL.
  • The Jets have yet to shut out an opponent this season, averaging 19.1 hits and 15.8 blocked shots per game.

Jets Moneyline

  • Through 43 games as the moneyline favorite this season, Winnipeg has won 34 of those games.
  • In 36 games with moneyline oddds lower than -135, the Jets have 29 wins.
  • There is a 57.4% chance that Winnipeg wins this game, per the moneyline.

Jets Leaders

  • Kyle Connor: 31 goals and 42 assists
  • Mark Scheifele: 33 goals and 33 assists
  • Gabriel Vilardi: 26 goals and 28 assists
  • Connor Hellebuyck: 36-7-2 record, .926 save percentage, 91 goals allowed

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Predators Stats, Moneyline & Leaders

Predators Season Stats Insights

  • The Predators have the NHL’s 31st-ranked scoring offense (146 total goals, 2.6 per game).
  • Nashville has given up 189 total goals (3.3 per game) to rank 24th.
  • Their -43 goal differential ranks 29th in the league.
  • Nashville has recorded 33 power-play goals this season (19th in the NHL) on 162 chances.
  • The Predators have the NHL’s 20th-ranked power-play conversion rate of 20.37%.
  • Nashville has scored one shorthanded goal this season (29th among all NHL teams).
  • The 80.47% penalty-kill percentage the Predators have registered is the league’s 10th-best rate.
  • The Predators have the league’s eighth-best faceoff win rate (51.9%).
  • Nashville’s collective 8.7% shooting percentage ranks 32nd in the league.
  • The Predators have not yet shut out an opponent this season.

Predators Moneyline Insights

  • The Predators have been an underdog in 22 games this season, with five upset wins (22.7%).
  • Nashville has a record of 3-10 in games when sportsbooks list the team at +114 or longer on the moneyline.
  • The moneyline implies a 46.7% chance to win for the Predators.

Predators Leaders

  • Filip Forsberg: 21 goals and 32 assists
  • Jonathan Marchessault: 18 goals and 28 assists
  • Roman Josi: nine goals and 29 assists
  • Juuse Saros: 12-24-6 record, .898 save percentage, 121 goals allowed
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