NHL wagering interest swings to the Nashville vs Winnipeg battle on Saturday at Bridgestone Arena as the Predators try to defend home turf and reward moneyline bettors.

The Predators currently sports a record of 42-24-8. The Jets are 35-31-8. Betting totals have seen the Predators post a 31-34-9 OVER/UNDER record this season, while the Jets have gone 34-37-3 against the number.



View Winnipeg vs Nashville Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
The visitors opened as +-200 moneyline underdogs in this one at most online sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark. The total opened at 5.5 for those preferring over under wagers.

Power Rankings:
The Predators - Jets odds would favor the Predators if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Nashville is rated No. 14 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Winnipeg is at No. 18.



How They Match Up:
The game also pits Nashville's No. 9-ranked offense, averaging 2.8 goals per game, against a Jets defense that ranks No. 23 at 2.9 goals allowed. The Predators power play is averaging 21.5% while the Jets defense kills off 79.7% of their penalties.

In their last action, Winnipeg was a 4-3 Sportsbook on the road against the Capitals. Bettors on Winnipeg at +110 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (7) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.

The Predators were a 5-1 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Penguins. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Pittsburgh at -175 on the moneyline, while the total score (6) was good news for OVER bettors.


Winnipeg Jets Trends:
When playing on Saturday are 3-7
Before playing NY Rangers are 2-8
After playing Washington are 6-4
After a win are 5-5

Nashville Predators Trends:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
Before playing Minnesota are 4-6
After playing Pittsburgh are 6-4
After a loss are 6-4

A few Jets at Predators trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Winnipeg's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Winnipeg's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Winnipeg's last 7 games when playing on the road against Nashville
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Winnipeg's last 6 games when playing Nashville
Nashville is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games at home
Nashville is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Winnipeg
Nashville is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Winnipeg
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Nashville's last 7 games when playing at home against Winnipeg


Next up:
Winnipeg home to Ottawa, Monday, March 26
Nashville at Chicago, Sunday, March 25