The Winnipeg Jets host the Minnesota Wild tonight at the MTS Centre to kick off their playoff series. The Jets finished with the second-best record in the West and are red-hot going into the postseason, winning 11 of their last 12 games. The Wild, on the other hand, have struggled on the road at 3-7 SU in their last 10 away games and opened as +185 dogs to steal a win in the ’Peg.
- The Wild are 1-4 SU in their last five games vs the Jets.
- The Jets are 14-3 SU in their last 17 games against their division at home.
- The Wild are 6-22 SU in their last 28 games in the playoffs on the road.
The MTS Centre will be rocking tonight as it’s the Jets’ second time making the postseason since returning to Winnipeg back in 2011 and they finished with the best home record in the NHL this season at 32-9 SU. The Jets offense has been electric this season, averaging 3.3 goals per game overall while that figure increased to 3.8 goals at home. Five players notched more than 20 goals this season with sophomore Patrik Laine stealing the show by scoring 44 goals.
All eyes will be on Connor Hellebuyck, who will be making his first postseason start in net for the Jets. Hellebuyck has won his last nine starts going into the playoffs, only allowing 2.44 goals per game in that stretch, and it shouldn’t be looked at as a coincidence that the Jets allowed only 2.4 goals per game at home this season.
On the flip side, the Wild were a mixed bag coming into the playoffs at 3-5 SU in their last eight and now have to try to stymie a high-powered offense without their leader on the blue line. Defenseman Ryan Suter was ruled out for the postseason after suffering a fractured ankle, which could be a dagger in the heart for Minnesota. The Wild may be in fade territory as they have not played well in Winnipeg, dropping six of their last eight games at the MTS Centre, and have lost 10 of their last 12 games on the road vs divisional teams.
The total opened at 5.5 and the OVER could be the profitable option in this one. Winnipeg’s scoring prowess has been noted and the OVER has hit in 10 of the Jets’ last 14 games at MTS Centre. The total has also gone OVER in five of the last seven games in this matchup with an average combined score of 7.1 goals.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The visiting Minnesota Wild opened as +130 moneyline underdogs in this one at most online sportsbooks tracked at OddsShark, including Sportsbook. The total opened at 6 for those preferring OVER/UNDER betting; watch for the line updates during the day at Sportsbook.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 3-2.6 win for the Jets. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Minnesota Wild vs Winnipeg Jets Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Winnipeg Jets are 52-20-10 so far on the season. The Minnesota Wild, meanwhile, are 45-26-11. OVER/UNDER betting fans have seen Winnipeg go 41-39-2 and the Wild go 41-37-4 on the totals. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Winnipeg vs Minnesota injuries news.
According to new NHL Power Rankings here at OddsShark, it's the No. 12-ranked Jets and the No. 15-rated Wild in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Winnipeg's No. 2-ranked offense, averaging 3.38 goals per game, against a Wild defense that ranks No. 12 at 2.83 goals allowed. The Jets power play is averaging 23.36% while the Wild defense kills off 81.18% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Last time out for Minnesota, they were a 6-3 Sportsbook as they battled the Sharks on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Wild at +153 were rewarded, while the 9 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
In their last action, Winnipeg was a 4-1 Sportsbook at home against the Blackhawks. Bettors on Winnipeg at -253 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
- Minnesota is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Minnesota's last 9 games
- Minnesota is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
- Minnesota is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
- Winnipeg is 2-8 ATS in its last 10 games
- Winnipeg is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
- Winnipeg is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home
- Winnipeg is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Minnesota at Winnipeg, Friday, April 13
