The Winnipeg Jets have never won a playoff series in franchise history, but with the Jets holding a 3-1 series lead over the Minnesota Wild, that could change in Game 5 on Friday. After dropping the Sportsbook two games of the series in Winnipeg, the Wild will be looking to reverse their ugly 0-5 SU record in their last five trips to Manitoba.
Sportsbook opened the Jets as -212 home favorites with a total of 5.5.
Excluding an ugly Game 3 loss, the Jets have been the superior team in this series. The Jets’ top line of Mark Scheifele, Blake Wheeler and Kyle Connor combined to finish with two goals, two assists and a plus-5 rating in Game 4. Five Jets players have three points or more in the series – led by forward Patrik Laine’s four points. Vezina Trophy candidate Connor Hellebuyck got pulled after two periods in Game 3 but responded by making 30 saves for his first postseason shutout in Game 4.
The Wild, who are playing without Zach Parise and Ryan Suter, realize the odds are stacked against them to come back, but their defense needs to step up if they’re going to accomplish the feat. Minnesota goaltender Devan Dubnyk has faced an average of 35.5 shots per game in the series, and the netminder has saved 132 of 142 shots for a .930 save percentage so far.
Winnipeg’s home-ice advantage has been huge for bettors. In the Jets’ past 11 at Bell MTS Place, they are 11-0 SU.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had the Winnipeg Jets as -250 favorites earlier today. The OVER/UNDER opened at 5.5 at Sportsbook for betting fans hoping to turn a profit on totals.
Prediction-scoring formulas run on this game pick a potential 4-1.2 result in favor of 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
55-21-10 Winnipeg battles the Wild, currently with a 46-29-11 mark. The OVER/UNDER records, important for totals bettors, are 42-42-2 for the Jets and 42-40-4 for the Wild. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Winnipeg vs Minnesota injuries news.
The NHL Power Rankings at OddsShark show the No. 15-rated Wild taking on the No. 12-rated Jets in this contest.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Winnipeg's No. 3-ranked offense, averaging 3.35 goals per game, against a Minnesota defense that ranks No. 10 at 2.83 goals allowed. The Jets power play is averaging 23.24% while the Wild defense kills off 81.14% of their penalties.
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Minnesota home to Winnipeg, Sunday, April 22