Penguins vs. Jets betting preview

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The Pittsburgh Penguins (34-18-16) are favorites when they host the Winnipeg Jets (28-29-11) on Saturday, March 21 at 1 p.m. ET on NHL Network. The Penguins are -155 on the moneyline to win, while the Jets have +130 moneyline odds.

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Penguins to win vs Jets -155

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Penguins vs. Jets Betting Lines

  • Favorite: Penguins (-155)
  • Underdog: Jets (+130)
  • Over/under: 6.5

Penguins vs. Jets Quick Facts

  • Pittsburgh and its opponent have gone over the current 6.5-goal total in 36 of 68 matches (52.9%) so far this season.
  • Winnipeg has combined with its opponent to score more than 6.5 goals in 32 of 68 games this season.
  • These two clubs combine to score 6.2 goals per game, 0.2 less than the over/under set for this match.
  • The 6.0 goals per game that these two clubs concede combined are 0.5 less than the 6.5-goal over/under set for this match.

Penguins Stats, Moneyline & Leaders

Penguins Season Stat Insights

  • The Penguins score the seventh-most goals in the league, averaging 3.4 per game for a total of 234 this season.
  • On defense, Pittsburgh has been one of the best units in NHL action, giving up 200 total goals to rank ninth.
  • The team has the league’s sixth-best goal differential at +34 this season.
  • Pittsburgh’s 49 power-play goals this season (on 195 chances) are the fifth-most in the NHL.
  • The Penguins’ 25.13% power-play conversion rate ranks third-best in the league this season.
  • Pittsburgh has scored a total of five shorthanded goals this season.
  • The Penguins have a league-best 84.16% penalty-kill percentage this season.
  • The Penguins win 48.5% of their faceoffs (24th in the NHL).
  • Pittsburgh has an 11.9% shooting percentage as a team, ranking sixth in the NHL.
  • The Penguins have yet to shut out an opponent this season, averaging 17.8 hits and 15 blocked shots per game.

Penguins Moneyline

  • Pittsburgh has gotten the victory in 15 of the 29 games it’s played as the moneyline favorite this season.
  • The Penguins have a record of 6-2 this season in games with their moneyline odds shorter than -155.
  • There is a 60.8% chance that Pittsburgh wins this contest, per the moneyline.

Penguins Leaders

  • Sidney Crosby: 28 goals and 33 assists
  • Bryan Rust: 26 goals and 28 assists
  • Anthony Mantha: 26 goals and 27 assists
  • Stuart Skinner: 20-13-9 record, .889 save percentage, 117 goals allowed

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Jets Stats, Moneyline & Leaders

Jets Season Stats Insights

  • The Jets have the league’s 25th-ranked scoring offense (191 total goals, 2.8 per game).
  • Winnipeg’s 209 total goals allowed (3.1 per game) rank 15th in the league.
  • They have a -18 goal differential, which ranks 21st in the league.
  • Winnipeg has scored 34 power-play goals this season (24th in the NHL) on 189 chances.
  • The Jets’ power-play conversion rate (17.99%) ranks 23rd in the league.
  • Winnipeg has recorded five shorthanded goals.
  • The Jets’ 19th-ranked penalty kill rate is 78.72%.
  • The Jets have the NHL’s 12th-ranked faceoff win percentage (50.8%).
  • The 10.7% shooting percentage Winnipeg has compiled ranks 20th in the league.
  • The Jets have not yet shut out an opponent this season.

Jets Moneyline Insights

  • The Jets have been made the underdog 27 times this season, and upset their opponent eight times.
  • Winnipeg has won two of its seven games when it is the underdog by +130 or longer on the moneyline.
  • The Jets have a 43.5% chance to win this game (implied from the moneyline).

Jets Leaders

  • Mark Scheifele: 31 goals and 52 assists
  • Kyle Connor: 31 goals and 47 assists
  • Gabriel Vilardi: 26 goals and 30 assists
  • Connor Hellebuyck: 17-19-10 record, .898 save percentage, 130 goals given up
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