A key battle on the NHL odds menu sees visiting Winnipeg Jets dueling the Minnesota Wild on Friday at Xcel Energy Center.
Odds Shark prediction models pick the Wild to win this game 2.9-2.2. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Winnipeg Jets vs Minnesota Wild Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Winnipeg Jets will try to spoil to the party on Friday; they are 20-21-3 this season, while the Wild are 22-13-8. Winnipeg is 19-22-3 on the totals; Minnesota is 14-20-9. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Minnesota vs Winnipeg injuries news.
This game matches up the No. 22 (Minnesota Wild) and the No. 19 (Winnipeg Jets) teams according to our current NHL Power Rankings.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Minnesota's No. 16-ranked offense, averaging 2.63 goals per game, against a Jets defense that ranks No. 25 at 2.93 goals allowed. The Wild power play is averaging 17.89% while the Jets defense kills off 76.97% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Jets were a 5-4 Sportsbook in their most recent outing at home against the Predators. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Winnipeg at +108 on the moneyline, while the total score (9) was good news for OVER bettors.
Minnesota lost its last outing, a 3-2 result against the Sabres on January 12. Bettors who backed the Sabres at +188 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (5) sent PUSH bettors to the payout window.
Next Betting Matchups
Winnipeg home to Colorado, Monday, January 18th
Minnesota at Nashville, Saturday, January 16th